P0290 Ford

Ford P0290 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:

P0290 Cylinder 10 Contribution Balance

P0290 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:

OBD Trouble Code P0290
Cylinder 10 Contribution/Balance
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0290 definition:
Code P0290 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #10 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 P0290
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0290
– Fuel Injector #10 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #10 Connector – Plugged #10 Fuel Injector – Dirty #10 Fuel Injector
Solutions – Clean Fuel Injector #10 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #10 – Replaced Fuel Injector