DTC P0087 - Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low (Bank 1)

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0087 - Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low (Bank 1)
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P0087 - FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE - TOO LOW (BANK 1)

Description:  The PCM regulates the fuel rail pressure by controlling the fuel volume control valve and fuel pressure control valve. This DTC sets when the PCM is no longer capable of maintaining the fuel pressure.
Possible Causes: 
  • Restricted fuel filter
  • Low pressure fuel system
  • Fuel pressure control valve stuck open
  • Fuel volume control valve stuck closed
  • Leaking fuel injector
Diagnostic Aids:  The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power. After repair, the vehicle may still display a system warning message. Drive the vehicle until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center.
This DTC sets when the fuel rail pressure exceeds the minimum calibrated threshold.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST MA .
RENDER: 1.0x

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