Ford
Misfire in the first 1000 revs after starting. On EcoBoost engines a cold-start misfire can point to coolant leaking into a cylinder.
P0316 fault code: what it means
P0316: Misfire detected during the first 1000 revolutions after start-up.
Usual causes, most likely first
- worn plugs or coils
- carbon or moisture on a cold start
- leaking injector
- low fuel pressure at start
P0316 by make
What the repair usually costs
- Water pump replacement (belt-driven, not behind timing cover)NZ$340–NZ$770 · A$340–A$760
- Water pump with timing belt kit (timing-belt-driven pump)NZ$770–NZ$1,970 · A$780–A$1,970
- Radiator replacement (Japanese car / small SUV)NZ$470–NZ$960 · A$450–A$940
- Radiator replacement (ute / 4WD / European)NZ$780–NZ$1,850 · A$750–A$1,780
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Before you clear it
Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer and workshop sources. A fault code points to where a fault may be; a workshop confirms it with a diagnosis. Browse all fault codes.