DTC P0300 - Random Misfire Detected

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0300 - Random Misfire Detected
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P0300 - RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED

Description:  This DTC sets when there is a full loss of combustion for a calibrated amount of time in greater than 1 cylinder.
Possible Causes: 
  • Fuel concern
  • Damaged fuel injector
  • Damaged high pressure fuel injection pump
  • Base engine
Diagnostic Aids:  Access the PCM and record the freeze frame data. The misfire freeze frame data may be used to determine the operating conditions when the misfire DTC was set.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
RENDER: 1.0x

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