P1281 FORD Possible Causes
- Faulty Injection Control Pressure (ICP) sensor
- Injection Control Pressure sensor harness is open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the Injection Control Pressure sensor circuit
- Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
How is the P1281 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)
P1281 FORD Meaning
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the injection control pressure circuit. This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicates that the injector control signal is out of the self-test range (high).