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P0388: P0388: Ignition System Misfire

on 2019 Ford F150 PICKUP

Fix Cost
$200 - $800
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2019 Ford
F150 PICKUP
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📖 What Does P0388 Mean on 2019 Ford F150 PICKUP?

A misfire detected in one or more cylinders, affecting combustion efficiency, which can cause decreased engine performance, rough idling, and decreased fuel efficiency.
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Symptoms

  • • Rough idling
  • • decreased engine performance
  • • decreased fuel efficiency
  • • engine misfires
  • • decreased power
  • • and decreased acceleration.
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty spark plugs
  • • ignition coils
  • • fuel injectors
  • • vacuum leaks
  • • faulty oxygen sensors
  • • and ignition module failure.
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How to Fix P0388 on 2019 Ford F150 PICKUP

1. Check and replace spark plugs, ignition coils, and fuel injectors. 2. Inspect and repair vacuum leaks. 3. Check and replace oxygen sensors. 4. Check and replace ignition module.

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with P0388

P0386 Sequential Code

P0386: Ignition System Misfire

Medium
P0387 Sequential Code

P0387: Ignition System Misfire

Medium
P0389 Sequential Code

P0389: Ignition System Misfire

Medium
P0390 Sequential Code

P0390: Ignition System Misfire

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system