P1249 Wastegate Control Valve Performance (Diesel)
What does P1249 mean on a Ford?
P1249 — Wastegate Control Valve Performance (Diesel). This Ford-enhanced code applies to F-250/F-350 Super Duty diesel with wastegated turbos.
Common causes of P1249
- Sticking wastegate valve
- Failed wastegate solenoid
- Split control hose
- Carbon-locked valve
- Weak actuator spring
How to fix P1249
- Test wastegate movement by hand
- Check solenoid operation
- Inspect control hoses
- Clean carbon from the valve
- Replace the solenoid or wastegate per tests