P1278 FORD Possible Causes
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty Injector Driver Module (IDM)
- Fuel injector harness is open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the fuel injector circuit
How is the P1278 FORD code repaired?
Start by checking the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the wiring harness and associated connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine light on (or service engine soon warning light)
P1278 FORD Meaning
The Injector Control Module (IDM) is capable of detecting individual injector open circuits and short circuits to ground or power while the engine is running. The Injector Control Module is also capable of detecting open circuits or short circuits to ground in the left or right bank high side circuit. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicates a low to high side open circuit between the Injector Control Module and the injector.