P0280moderate severityPowertrain
Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit Low
on 2015 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · RWD
What this code means
The PCM detected a low voltage or open condition in the fuel injector control circuit for cylinder 6. This usually means the injector is not being driven properly.
Symptoms
- Engine misfire
- Rough idle
- Reduced power
Common causes
- Faulty fuel injector
- Open or shorted injector wiring
- Poor connector contact
- Failed injector driver in PCM
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for related injector codes
- Check injector connector and wiring
- Measure injector coil resistance
- Test injector driver signal at PCM
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