Ford 28 Loss of ignition diagnostic module signal on the right bank
How to read it
Code 28 reads as 2 flashes, pause, 8 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
New to flash codes? The How to Read Ford EEC-IV Self-Test Codes walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does Ford code 28 mean?
Loss of ignition diagnostic module signal on the right bank
Common causes of 28
- Faulty ignition coil or ignition control module
- Open or shorted ignition diagnostic wiring
- Faulty vane air temperature sensor on some models
- Corroded ignition wiring connector
- PCM input fault
How to fix 28
- Confirm the code and identify the affected ignition bank
- Inspect the coil and module connectors and the diagnostic wiring
- Test the diagnostic signal from the coil or module
- Repair wiring before replacing the coil or module
- Replace the failed component only after the signal test fails
Source
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Sources and review
Review: checked against the recorded source material.
- EEC-IV Ford trouble code table (MIL, description, type)
archived reference page (troublecodes.net via Wayback Machine)
Supports: code identity and meaning
Fetched directly. Code row matches the description used in the data file.
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Last updated 2026-09-25.
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