Powertrain control module PCM engine misfire

[IDK]

My service engine light comes on intermittently. I use 87 octane fuel that is from a Top Tier Gasoline station. I thought it was maybe some water in the fuel, so I refueled and the light went off for awhile. The next time I refueled, at the same station, it came on again. Should I take it into the dealer? I mainly drive in the city and have had the truck for 2 months now.

I got this message:

"The Service Engine Soon light indicates the powertrain control module has detected an engine misfire condition caused by poor fuel quality or a powertrain malfunction. This can result in excessive exhaust temperatures that could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components."

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[Thomasp99]

It sounds to me that if your gas is OK, it could be a plug/coil problem. Any autoparts store can pull the code for you. A OBD-II code P0316 is a misfire if I recall is should capture cylinder it is misfiring on.

 

[Kanuck]

My service engine light comes on intermittently. I use 87 octane fuel that is from a Top Tier Gasoline station. I thought it was maybe some water in the fuel, so I refueled and the light went off for awhile. The next time I refueled, at the same station, it came on again. Should I take it into the dealer? I mainly drive in the city and have had the truck for 2 months now.

I got this message:

"The Service Engine Soon light indicates the powertrain control module has detected an engine misfire condition caused by poor fuel quality or a powertrain malfunction. This can result in excessive exhaust temperatures that could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components."

To me, that is a warranty issue, and would take it to the dealer.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My service engine light comes on intermittently. I use 87 octane fuel that is from a Top Tier Gasoline station. I thought it was maybe some water in the fuel, so I refueled and the light went off for awhile. The next time I refueled, at the same station, it came on again. Should I take it into the dealer? I mainly drive in the city and have had the truck for 2 months now.

I got this message:

"The Service Engine Soon light indicates the powertrain control module has detected an engine misfire condition caused by poor fuel quality or a powertrain malfunction. This can result in excessive exhaust temperatures that could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components."

Hi there. Can you send us a DM with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into this on my end.

 

[Skeldog99]

I got the same thing. This is the second time, the first time was a month ago. Happens when I remote start my vehicle. I use 93 from Exxon.

 

[StevenL]

Just got the message this morning. Maybe it's the Russians. I called service and they said bring it in next week. It's not flashing so it's not an emergency according to the dealer. I put Exxon 87 in a few days ago, never had a problem with their fuel.

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