Check engine light before 2k miles - P2282 Air leak

[Vettereddie]

Adding a new thread to the growing list of "the engine control system has detected air leak into engine that should not be present." check engine lights members are experiencing. I'm in a 2023 Maverick XLT hybrid that just delivered in July, 2 months before getting a check engine light has not been the norm for ANY of my or my wife's previous vehicles (2018 Subaru Outback, 2016 Kia Sorento, 2011 Nissan Juke, 2009 Lexus RX350, 2006 Scion xB, 1996 Ford Contour, 1985 Chevy Spectrum). The closest I've come is the 5 TSBs on the 2011 Nissan being a first model year, but all were prior notice with no failures experienced.

I took a 6 1/2 hour road trip for labor day and had the check engine light show up on Friday after 5 hours of mostly highway driving. Fordpass stated air leak in the engine but not much other detail. After reading other comments I did take the emergency funnel and put it in the gas filler port a few times on Friday to re-seal the door / valve if that was causing the issue.

Took it to the closest dealer on vacation for inspection on Saturday, they cleared the code and did a vacuum test, could not find an issue. On the drive home on Monday, code showed up again after about 3 hours of highway driving (70 mph speed limits). I now have an appointment at my home dealer for Sept. 14. I did fill up the gas tank again after the dealer check.

A few observations:
- oil cap is a quarter turn, not full threaded and does have some slight play
- oil dipstick is simply push in and again some slight play
- PCV valve on the camshaft cover similarly has some play, did not disconnect and the hose is latched
- there's another hose connector after the throttle body that connects to the fuel rail (purge valve?) with A LOT of play, I can slide it about 3/8" but the two white / grey tabs on the side stay engaged

Will keep this group posted on the outcome, repeat code indicates it's not a one-off, either there's a leak from somewhere or a bad sensor.

On a side note, the dealer I went to on vacation broke the thin plastic stand-off holding the rigid metal tube that goes in front of the fuel rail, it is now flopping by the two rubber hose ends. I'm getting more concerned by the widespread use of plastic fastener and zip ties in the engine bay to maintain separation.

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[MinntoMich]

Yes, please update when you can. I'll be following this thread.

Over the long term and through extremes of heat and cold plastic will fail and easily too.

 

[23grayXLT84]

any updates on this ?

think a TSB would be issued by now with how many of these have been popping up.

 

[Vettereddie]

No update until the Ford service appointment next week on the 14th. I have noticed MPG with the engine running is down in the teens, even under partial (~10%) throttle at 50 mph. It's definitely having an impact on engine performance.

In the interim, the windshield got hit by what looked to be a metallic cylinder (D battery?) on Tuesday and got a replacement this morning. Unfortunately aftermarket going through insurance, and apparently the 2023 Luxury package includes a wiper de-icer that needs different windshield. At least it was in stock as an overnight.

 

[Vettereddie]

FYI, here is the amount of play on the hose connector after the throttle body. The white/grey retaining tabs are still fully engaged and it doesn't pull off. Can anyone else with a hybrid confirm this is normal for this connector? There is an o-ring inside the connection.

 

[Vettereddie]

Update: code cleared before the dealer appointment in September 2023 so I cancelled it.

Code re-appeared on my next long drive south to Savannah during Thanksgiving but again cleared itself during the drive back.

I took the vehicle into the local Ford dealer today for the 23C41 turn signal recall and when I got it back the work order said they also did a PCM reprogramming per a separate recall. Will see if it sticks or the code pops up again on my next long drive.

Short version: If still getting the code ask about the dealer doing PCM reprogramming under the 23P18 recall, looks like the update went out Dec. 11, 2023 but I have not received a letter yet.

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