P1299 on FORD ESCAPE — Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active

Q: "What does P1299 mean on a FORD ESCAPE?"

"P1299 indicates: Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active. This is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. 39 FORD ESCAPE owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P1299 on FORD ESCAPE?"

"Based on 39 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P1299 serious on my FORD ESCAPE?"

"Of 39 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD ESCAPE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my FORD ESCAPE shows P1299?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P1299 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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.

39 FORD ESCAPE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2013-2019. Most reports come from the 2013, 2014 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (76.9% of reports).

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to a safe place. The contact shifted to neutral(N), turned off, and restarted the vehicle, and the contact was able to continue driving."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · Filed 02/16/2025

"This Car has had non-stop coolant problems for years.Constantly looses coolant and low coolant light comes on and have to refill.I replaced coolant bypass valve 7/8/21,and again on 3/22/23.Its ok awhile then starts loosing coolant again."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · Filed 03/25/2024

"Vehicle overheating and shutting down creating a hazardous traffic situation and potential for vehicle fire. Coolant level dropping, P1299 diagnostic code displayed on code reader. Vehicle has been inspected by a local repair shop who refused to work on it."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner · ENGINE · Filed 03/14/2023

"Anytime I am driving for an extended amount of time, inevitably, the vehicle will come up with a P1299 fault code and the vehicle will reduce power by 50%, causing me to have to pull over on the side of the road."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner · ENGINE · Filed 09/14/2021

"Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. while driving at any speed, the engine shook and the "cylinder 1 misfire" indicator illuminated. the vehicle overheated and the engine shut off. the contact stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated and flashed occasionally."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner · ENGINE · Filed 02/20/2019

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

10

'13

9

'14

1

'15

1

'16

7

'17

9

'18

2

'19

Common Causes on FORD ESCAPE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 76.9%

ENGINE and ENGINE COOLING 7.7%

UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 5.1%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2.6%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2.6%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P1299 mean on a FORD ESCAPE? ▾

P1299 indicates: Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active. This is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. 39 FORD ESCAPE owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P1299 on FORD ESCAPE? ▾

Based on 39 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P1299 serious on my FORD ESCAPE? ▾

Of 39 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD ESCAPE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my FORD ESCAPE shows P1299? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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