2003 Ford Falcon (BA) — Repair Solution

4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto · Misfire / Misfire Codes · Engine

Ford Falcon (BA) Misfire / Misfire Codes Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Falcon (BA)
Year: 2003
Engine: 4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Misfire / Misfire Codes

Customer Complaint

Runs good on start for 5 seconds and then runs rough.

Problem Summary

Checked for misfire, on startup we found after 5 seconds it cuts injector pulse on cylinder 2 and 4. It doesn't loose spark.

ECU has a repair sticker on from early 2018.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORBA03130
Vehicle2003 Ford Falcon (BA)
Engine4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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