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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 DIAGNOSISP2279 - INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
P2279 - Intake Air System Leak
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION P2279 - Intake Air System Leak
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P2279 - INTAKE AIR SYSTEM LEAK
| Description: | This DTC indicates the engine was overproducing torque and overcharging the traction battery when its operating temperature was within normal range. To protect the traction battery the PCM disabled the fuel injectors. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | This DTC is informational only. Check for any unmetered air leaks. Diagnose any intake air system related DTCs. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | - | refer to PINPOINT TEST HU . | refer to PINPOINT TEST HU . | |
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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.