P0026moderate severityPowertrain
Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
on 2015 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · RWD
What this code means
The intake camshaft control solenoid on bank 1 is not responding as expected. This affects variable valve timing and can hurt performance and fuel economy.
Symptoms
- Rough idle
- Poor acceleration
- Check engine light on
Common causes
- Dirty or stuck VVT solenoid
- Low or dirty engine oil
- Faulty oil control valve
- Wiring or connector fault
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for VVT codes
- Check engine oil level and condition
- Test solenoid resistance and operation
- Inspect wiring and connectors
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