Dorman 911-270 Vapor Canister

Dorman 911-270 Vapor Canister

This Dorman vapor canister is built to match the original equipment evap canister on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It restores evaporative emissions system function with a black plastic housing, charcoal filter element, and two-port layout for the listed applications.

Key Features

• OE-style replacement vapor canister for evaporative emissions control
• Charcoal filter element included
• Black plastic housing
• Two-port design with 0.749 in. port outside diameter
• 7.5 in. overall length
• Direct fit for select Ford Taurus, Explorer, Windstar, Mercury Sable, Mountaineer, and Lincoln Continental applications
• Part number: 911-270

Detailed Description

Dorman 911-270 is a replacement vapor canister made to match the original equipment evap canister used on certain vehicle years, makes, and models. It is designed for evaporative emissions system service on applications such as 1998-2003 Ford Taurus, 1996-2001 Ford Explorer with dual rear mounted canisters, 1997-2002 Mercury Mountaineer with dual rear mounted canisters, and other listed Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln fitments. The charcoal media helps capture fuel vapors within the evaporative system, supporting proper emissions control operation. If you are replacing a damaged or saturated canister on a compatible vehicle, this Dorman 911-270 vapor canister provides the correct OE-style form and port layout for the specified applications.

This part cross-references Ford (e.g., F50Z9D653AA) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Check engine light related to evaporative emissions faults
• Fuel vapor odor from a failing EVAP canister
• Cracked or damaged canister housing
• Charcoal saturation from age or fuel system contamination
• Emissions inspection failures tied to EVAP system performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s canister shape, port count, and port diameter before installation. This listing includes fitments with smaller vapor canister size, horizontal canister, rectangular canister, and dual rear mounted canister configurations, so matching the original unit on the vehicle is important. Confirm the application against the vehicle year, make, model, and notes before ordering. Part number 911-270 is listed for specific Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications only.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this vapor canister to match original equipment specifications for the listed applications, helping restore emissions control function on the correct vehicle fitments.