DTC P0316 - Misfire Detected On Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)

2019 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION DTC P0316 - Misfire Detected On Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)
DTC DESCRIPTION P0316 - MISFIRE DETECTED ON STARTUP (FIRST 1000 REVOLUTIONS)

Description:  This DTC sets in addition to any type B misfire DTC which occurs in the first 1, 000 revolution test interval following engine start.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
  • Damaged ignition system
  • Damaged fuel injectors
  • Running out of fuel
  • Fuel quality
  • Base engine
Diagnostic Aids:  Freeze frame data and the DTC P03xx are also stored, indicating which cylinder the misfire occurred.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HD .
RENDER: 1.0x

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