The Lemon IndexThe computer sees an electrical fault in ignition coil C (usually the coil for cylinder 3).
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Failed ignition coil. Then: damaged coil wiring or connector; worn spark plug overloading the coil.
Owners named P0353 in 13 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0353, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2005 Ford Escape · 2006 Ford Escape
The details
What P0353 means
The computer sees an electrical fault in ignition coil C (usually the coil for cylinder 3). That cylinder may misfire. If the check engine light flashes, ease off and get it checked right away.
Can I drive with P0353?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
62% of the owner complaints that name P0353 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 P0353
- Failed ignition coil
- Damaged coil wiring or connector
- Worn spark plug overloading the coil
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 62% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 31% of complaints
- Won't start or hard to start: 23% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 23% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0353 most
2005 Ford Escape (3), 2006 Ford Escape (2).
Related codes
P0352 P0354 P0351 P0355 P0356 P0345 P0344 P0341
Quick answers
What does P0353 mean?
Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit. The computer sees an electrical fault in ignition coil C (usually the coil for cylinder 3). That cylinder may misfire. If the check engine light flashes, ease off and get it checked right away.
Can I drive with P0353?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes P0353?
Failed ignition coil; Damaged coil wiring or connector; Worn spark plug overloading the coil.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0353. 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.