P1299 on FORD EDGE
Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active
What P1299 Means on Your FORD EDGE
P1299 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active. This code relates to the manufacturer-specific powertrain system. FORD describes this as: Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Detected Engine Overheating Condition. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real FORD EDGE Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"The component that has failed is the engine. It is available upon request to be inspected. I believe the safety issue lies in that the motor overheats and is possibly a fire risk. I have had my car engine inspected by an ASE mechanic and confirmed engine block needs replaced."
"The vehicle began making water sloshing sounds behind the dashboard and the check engine light came on. Upon inspection the mechanic found the car was very low on coolant. They had to add nearly 1 gallon back. The check engine light code was due to a cylinder misfire on start up."
"Coolant leak into cylinder. Manufacture defect. Known issue by Ford but will not cover any replacement as vehicle is out of warranty by 7000 miles. A 2017 with 67000 driven by a grandma 5 mph under the speed limit should not need a new engine. Engine light comes on. Misfires. Puffs of white smoke."
"My engine had to be replaced because coolant was leaking into cylinder 2. this is a known issue to ford and a recall should have been issued."
"10162071 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2208 Summary Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on FORD EDGE
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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