P0352 on Ford
Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0352 on Ford vehicles indicates ignition coil b primary/secondary circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Ford model — most commonly on Explorer. This is an ignition/engine code. Each ignition coil takes the car's low battery voltage and steps it up into the high-voltage spark that fires a spark plug. P0352 means the engine computer detected a problem in the primary or secondary circuit of ignition coil 'B' — it isn't getting the proper electrical signal back when the coil is commanded to fire. This often causes a misfire, rough running, hesitation or reduced power, and if left unaddressed can lead to unburned fuel damaging the catalytic converter. Typical repair costs on Ford range from $120 to $900, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0352
- •Failed ignition coil 'B'
- •Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the coil
- •Open or short in the coil primary/secondary circuit
- •Worn or fouled spark plug increasing coil stress
- •Poor power or ground supply to the coil
- •Faulty ignition control circuit/driver in the ECM (less common)
P0352 on Ford by Model
Ford Explorer(1 issue)
- 3.5L EcoBoost Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Misfire (Often Caused by Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs)2013-2020
Explorers (especially the Sport and Platinum) with the twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost are widely reported to develop cylinder misfires, a flashing check-engine light, rough idle and a loss of power that owners frequently chase by replacing ignition coils and spark plugs. The turbocharged, high-heat environment is hard on plugs; the factory Motorcraft SP-534 plug wears its ground strap prematurely and pre-2018 engines (which lacked port injection) suffered intake-valve carbon buildup that aggravates misfires. A recurring root cause traced on the forums is broken/seized exhaust manifold studs that create a vacuum-style exhaust leak right at the cylinder head, which repeatedly destroys coils and triggers misfire codes until the bolts are addressed. Ford never issued a recall for the manifold studs.
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What does P0352 mean on Ford?▼
P0352 stands for "Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction." This is an ignition/engine code. Each ignition coil takes the car's low battery voltage and steps it up into the high-voltage spark that fires a spark plug. P0352 means the engine computer detected a problem in the primary or secondary circuit of ignition coil 'B' — it isn't getting the proper electrical signal back when the coil is commanded to fire. This often causes a misfire, rough running, hesitation or reduced power, and if left unaddressed can lead to unburned fuel damaging the catalytic converter. On Ford specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0352 on Ford vehicles?▼
Common causes on Ford: Failed ignition coil 'B', Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the coil, Open or short in the coil primary/secondary circuit, Worn or fouled spark plug increasing coil stress, Poor power or ground supply to the coil. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0352 on a Ford?▼
Repair costs on Ford range from $120 to $900, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Ford models have P0352 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0352 on 1 Ford model: Explorer.