P0284 Ford

Ford P0284 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:

P0284 Cylinder 8 Contribution Balance

P0284 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:

OBD Trouble Code P0284
Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0284 definition:
Code P0284 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #8 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 P0284
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0284
– Fuel Injector #8 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #8 Connector – Plugged #8 Fuel Injector – Dirty #8 Fuel Injector
Solutions – Clean Fuel Injector #8 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #8 – Replaced Fuel Injector