The Lemon IndexThe engine is overheating.
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
Low coolant or a leak. Then: failed water pump or thermostat; cooling fan not working.
Owners named P0217 in 41 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Models that report it most
Complaints that name P0217, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints. Tap a model for its years, mileage and what owners say fixed it.
P0217 by model: P0217 Ford Escape (18)
Years owners report it on most: 2017 Ford Escape · 2017 Ford Edge · 2018 Ford Escape · 2019 Ford Escape · 2017 Ford Fusion · 2018 Ford Edge
The details
What P0217 means
The engine is overheating. Pull over safely and shut it off: driving an overheating engine can warp or crack it.
Can I drive with P0217?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
68% of the owner complaints that name P0217 also say the car shakes, runs rough or misfires. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0217
- Low coolant or a leak
- Failed water pump or thermostat
- Cooling fan not working
- Blown head gasket
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 68% of complaints
- Overheats: 39% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 12% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 7% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0217 most
2017 Ford Escape (7), 2017 Ford Edge (6), 2018 Ford Escape (4), 2019 Ford Escape (4), 2017 Ford Fusion (2), 2018 Ford Edge (2).
Related codes
P0218 P0219 P0221 P0222 P0204 P0203 P0202 P0201
Quick answers
What does P0217 mean?
Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition. The engine is overheating. Pull over safely and shut it off: driving an overheating engine can warp or crack it.
Can I drive with P0217?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
What causes P0217?
Low coolant or a leak; Failed water pump or thermostat; Cooling fan not working; Blown head gasket.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0217. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.