DTC P1299 - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Protection Active

2019 Ford Explorer XLT, 2.3L Eng VIN H, FWDSECTION DTC P1299 - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Protection Active
DTC DESCRIPTION P1299 - CYLINDER HEAD OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ACTIVE

Description: 
Possible Causes: 
Diagnostic Aids:  Refer to the Engine Cooling article to diagnose the engine overheats symptom.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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