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2004 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1250moderate severityPowertrain

PRC Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

on 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

What this code means

The Pressure Regulator Control solenoid circuit has a malfunction. This solenoid controls fuel pressure in the returnless fuel system used on many Ford vehicles.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • High or low fuel pressure
  • Rich or lean running
  • Poor performance

Common causes

  • Faulty PRC solenoid
  • Wiring issue
  • Corroded connector
  • PCM driver failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test PRC solenoid resistance
  2. Inspect wiring and connector
  3. Command solenoid with scan tool
  4. Check fuel pressure

Repair notes

Replace PRC solenoid if faulty. Repair wiring.

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