P0244 on Ford
Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B Range/Performance
P0244 on Ford vehicles indicates turbocharger wastegate solenoid b range/performance. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Ford model — most commonly on F-150. This code indicates the engine computer detected that turbocharger wastegate solenoid B is not performing within its expected range, so boost control is not behaving as commanded. The wastegate solenoid regulates boost pressure by controlling the wastegate; the computer compares actual boost to the target. When the solenoid's performance is out of range, this code sets. It can cause overboost or underboost, reduced power, and possible engine protection mode. Typical repair costs on Ford range from $1,800 to $5,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0244
- •Faulty turbocharger wastegate solenoid (B)
- •Stuck or seized wastegate actuator
- •Boost or vacuum hose leak/disconnection
- •Wiring or connector fault to the solenoid
- •Faulty boost pressure (MAP) sensor
- •Restricted or clogged solenoid passages
- •Faulty turbocharger
P0244 on Ford by Model
Ford F-150(1 issue)
- 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharger Wastegate Failure — Stuck Wastegate / Reduced Engine Power2011-2024
The wastegate on the 3.5L EcoBoost turbochargers fails, either sticking (carbon/corrosion binding the valve and actuator arm) on early vacuum-operated designs or through electronic actuator/position-sensor faults on 2015-and-newer electric-actuator turbos. A stuck-closed wastegate causes overboost (P0234) and a metallic rattle, while a stuck-open wastegate or sensor/actuator faults cause underboost (P0299) and trip the powertrain into reduced-power limp mode. Because Ford does not sell the electronic wastegate actuator as a separate service part on later trucks, the accepted dealer repair is replacement of the entire affected turbocharger assembly, making it an expensive failure. Ford also issued TSB guidance (e.g., wastegate-arm rattle spring kits on 2017 3.5L) for related linkage slack.
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What does P0244 mean on Ford?▼
P0244 stands for "Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B Range/Performance." This code indicates the engine computer detected that turbocharger wastegate solenoid B is not performing within its expected range, so boost control is not behaving as commanded. The wastegate solenoid regulates boost pressure by controlling the wastegate; the computer compares actual boost to the target. When the solenoid's performance is out of range, this code sets. It can cause overboost or underboost, reduced power, and possible engine protection mode. On Ford specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0244 on Ford vehicles?▼
Common causes on Ford: Faulty turbocharger wastegate solenoid (B), Stuck or seized wastegate actuator, Boost or vacuum hose leak/disconnection, Wiring or connector fault to the solenoid, Faulty boost pressure (MAP) sensor. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0244 on a Ford?▼
Repair costs on Ford range from $1,800 to $5,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Ford models have P0244 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0244 on 1 Ford model: F-150.