P0316 on FORD RANGER
What P0316 Means on Your FORD RANGER
Real FORD RANGER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Sitting at a stop light engine started running rough the check engine light was flashing. i took off and it was not running well and couldn't get speed going until around a 1/4 mile down the road."
"Vehicle stalled in middle of an intersection at 46,00 miles and was found to have lean codes p0171 and p0174-they replaced the intertia switch. vehicle went in for service and a po306 cylinder misfire, but paperwork stated could not duplicate."
"2006 ford ranger 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 ford technical service bulletin reference number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05 my 2006 ranger with 35,000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this tsb."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0316 on FORD RANGER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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