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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS - (HYBRID))DTC DIAGNOSISP1299 - CYLINDER HEAD OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ACTIVE
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
P1299 - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Protection Active
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION P1299 - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Protection Active
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P1299 - CYLINDER HEAD OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ACTIVE
| Description: | Indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor. An FMEM strategy called fail-safe cooling was activated to cool the engine. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Refer toPOWERTRAIN CONTROL SOFTWARE , for more information on the fail-safe cooling strategy and the CHT sensor. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | - | refer to PINPOINT TEST DL . | refer to PINPOINT TEST DL . | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.