What does P1295 mean on a Ford?

P1295. Multiple Faults Bank 1 With Low Side Shorts (Diesel). Applies to F-250/F-350 Super Duty with 7.3L Power Stroke.

What causes P1295 on a Ford?

Bank 1 harness crushed or melted shorting low sides Multiple injector faults on bank 1 Valve cover gasket failure shorting circuits Severe oil contamination IDM bank failure

How do I fix P1295 on a Ford?

Remove the bank 1 valve cover and inspect everything Test each injector and wire separately Replace the gasket harness assembly if compromised Clean oil contamination Verify with a buzz test after repair

Code

P1295

Multiple Faults Bank 1 With Low Side Shorts (Diesel)

Category: Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: F-250/F-350 Super Duty with 7.3L Power Stroke
Related: No single generic twin. See OBD Codes List

Findings, check these first

Bank 1 harness crushed or melted shorting low sides
Multiple injector faults on bank 1
Valve cover gasket failure shorting circuits
Severe oil contamination
IDM bank failure

Standard procedure

Remove the bank 1 valve cover and inspect everything
Test each injector and wire separately
Replace the gasket harness assembly if compromised
Clean oil contamination
Verify with a buzz test after repair

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Last updated 2026-09-05.

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