Possible causes

– Faulty Crankshaft Position (CKP)
– Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor harness is open or shorted
– Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Ignition System
– Fuel Injectors
– Running out of fuel
– Fuel Quality
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine fails to start
– Engine runs rough

P0316 MERCURY Description

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal is monitored by the Engine Control Module (ECM) for errors. The P0316 code is set when ECM is detects a misfire during the first 1,000 revolution test interval following engine start.

MERCURY Technical Service Bulletins for P0316 code