Frigidaire Oven F10 Error Code: Runaway Temperature

The Logic Verdict: Sensor or Board Failure

The F10 error code is terrifying because it means the oven believes the bake element is running away. The control board detects a temperature that keeps climbing even though it is trying to shut the element off. That usually means one of two things:

1. Bad Sensor (Thermistor): The probe inside the oven is reporting the wrong temperature, making the board think it is hotter than reality.
2. Stuck Relay (Control Board): The relays on the Electronic Oven Control (EOC) have welded shut, keeping power on even when the oven should be off.

You should shut the oven off immediately at the breaker and diagnose before using it again.

Common Causes

• Failed Temperature Sensor: Should read ~1080–1100 Ω at room temp. If it reads far less (for example 7 kΩ, as in the video) it is bad.
• Bad Control Board: The main relay can weld itself closed from heat, keeping the element energized.
• Loose Harness Connection: Rare, but burned/loose sensor wires can cause bogus readings.

Step-by-Step Fix

Step 1: Safety First

1. Kill Power: Flip the breaker or unplug the range. The video starts with this reminder—do not skip it.
2. Pull the Oven Out (If Slide-In): Give yourself room to access the rear panel.

Step 2: Replace/Test the Temperature Sensor

1. Locate the Sensor: It’s the metal rod protruding into the oven cavity (top back wall). Remove the two Phillips screws inside the oven to free it.
2. Test It: Disconnect the harness and meter it. You want roughly 1100 Ω at 70°F. If it reads wildly off (video example: 7 kΩ) or open, replace it.
3. Reinstall or Swap: Feed the new sensor through the hole, reconnect the harness, and secure it with the screws.

Step 3: Replace the Control Board (If Needed)

If the new sensor doesn’t clear the F10, the EOC is bad.

1. Remove the Rear Panel: Takes about ten screws around the perimeter.
2. Document the Wiring: Take a photo. Remove each harness carefully.
3. Swap Boards: Install the replacement board, transfer wires, and reinstall the panel.

Required Parts

1. Temperature Sensor (Most Likely Cause) Frigidaire Oven Sensor (316217002)

2. Electronic Oven Control Board Frigidaire Control Board (316557205)

Summary

1. Kill power immediately when F10 appears.
2. Test or replace the temperature sensor first (cheap fix).
3. Replace the control board if the code returns after a new sensor.