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P0284 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for May 2012

Cylinder 8 Balance System Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0284
Help Request Posted
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FTNX21P03
P0284: Cylinder 8 Balance / Contribution. Vehicle came in for misfire under load. Power balance test on IDS shows #2, 4, 6 (driver's bank) missing regularly but not always. Condition only present with engine hot, 205-50% throttle. Idles ok with SLIGHT miss on #8 hot seldom/sometimes. Above 50% throttl...
May 29, 2012