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Lincoln P1287

Fuel Pulse In Range But Higher Than Expected

What P1287 means on a Lincoln

On Lincoln vehicles, P1287 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the fuel system: “Fuel Pulse In Range But Higher Than Expected”. P1287 is a manufacturer-specific Lincoln code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Lincoln and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a fuel system code like P1287 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1287 and ECU tuning

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