What does P1296 mean on a Ford?

P1296. Multiple Faults Bank 2 With Low Side Shorts (Diesel). Applies to F-250/F-350 Super Duty with 7.3L Power Stroke.

What causes P1296 on a Ford?

Bank 2 harness damage Multiple bank 2 injector faults Gasket connector failure Oil contamination IDM bank failure

How do I fix P1296 on a Ford?

Open bank 2 for full inspection Test each circuit individually Replace the gasket harness if damaged Clean contamination Buzz test to confirm the repair

Code

P1296

Multiple Faults Bank 2 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 2 harness damage
Multiple bank 2 injector faults
Gasket connector failure
Oil contamination
IDM bank failure

Standard procedure

Open bank 2 for full inspection
Test each circuit individually
Replace the gasket harness if damaged
Clean contamination
Buzz test to confirm the repair

Code lookup

Type a code above, or start from a symptom or a common code.

Press / to jump to the box. Ford-enhanced powertrain, body, chassis and network codes. Generic P0xxx codes live on OBD Codes List.

Sources and review

Review: qualified. Read the source limits below.

OBDII.pro: P1296 Ford definition
live reference page (obdii.pro)
Supports: Ford-family meaning for P1296: Multi-faults - Bank 2 - With Low Side Shorts
Fetched directly. obdii.pro is a publisher independent of the engine-codes family.

Last updated 2026-09-05.

Report a correction for P1296. Include your vehicle, the issue and a source if you have one.