Frigidaire Range Error Code F4: Meaning and Fix

How F4 appears on a Frigidaire range display.

Frigidaire range F4: example oven temperature sensor (part 316217002), representative part photo for this code — AppliancePartsPros.com product photo, part 316217002

Reading the range display

On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. Frigidaire models show E, F or i codes depending on the appliance.

Frigidaire is an Electrolux brand and shares platforms with the Electrolux line. Washers and dryers use E codes, ranges use F codes, dishwashers use i codes, and refrigerators show SY codes. The codes apply to model numbers such as FGID2466QF, FFBD2412SW and FFRE4120SW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F4

Pinched sensor wire
Damaged connector
Failed RTD sensor

How to fix it

Disconnect power and pull the oven back panel access.
Check the harness for pinches or burns.
Measure the sensor; a near-zero reading is a short.
Replace the sensor.

Parts you may need

Part	Part no.	Buy
Oven temperature sensor	316217002	Find part

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Questions

What does the F4 code mean on a Frigidaire range?

The sensor circuit reads shorted, again leaving the control blind to oven temperature.

Can I fix the F4 code myself?

Often yes. The most likely repair is the oven temperature sensor, a part most owners can swap with basic hand tools after unplugging the appliance, and it is usually quicker than a service visit.

How do I clear the F4 code?

Press Clear/Off, then cut power to the oven at the breaker for five minutes before restoring it. If F4 comes back, the underlying fault is still there; start with this: pinched sensor wire.

Other Frigidaire range codes

Frigidaire range F0: example oven control board (part 316442119), representative part photo for this code

F0Electronic oven control failure

Frigidaire range F1: example oven control board (part 316442119), representative part photo for this code

F1Electronic oven control failure

Frigidaire range F2: example oven temperature sensor (part 316217002), representative part photo for this code

F2Oven too hot

Frigidaire range F3: example oven temperature sensor (part 316217002), representative part photo for this code

F3Open oven temperature sensor

Frigidaire range F5: example oven control board (part 316442119), representative part photo for this code

F5Electronic oven control failure

Frigidaire range F6: example oven control board (part 316442119), representative part photo for this code

F6Electronic oven control failure

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including FFEF3054TS, FFGH3054US, FCRE3052AS, FGEF3036TF.