P0272 Ford

Ford P0272 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:

P0272 Cylinder 4 Contribution Balance

P0272 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:

OBD Trouble Code P0272
Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0272 definition:
Code P0272 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #4 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the PCM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0272
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0272
– Fuel Injector #4 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #4 Connector – Plugged #4 Fuel Injector – Dirty #4 Fuel Injector
Solutions – Clean Fuel Injector #4 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #4 – Replaced Fuel Injector