The Lemon IndexOn Fords, the engine got hot enough that the computer turned on its overheat protection, which can shut off cylinders and cut power.
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 thermostat or water pump; cooling fan problem.
Owners named P1299 in 69 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Models that report it most
Complaints that name P1299, 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.
P1299 by model: P1299 Ford Escape (41) · P1299 Ford Fusion (15)
Years owners report it on most: 2013 Ford Escape · 2014 Ford Escape · 2018 Ford Escape · 2017 Ford Escape · 2017 Ford Edge · 2016 Ford Fusion
The details
What P1299 means
On Fords, the engine got hot enough that the computer turned on its overheat protection, which can shut off cylinders and cut power. Pull over and let it cool.
This meaning applies to Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. On other makes P1299 can mean something different.
Can I drive with P1299?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
52% of the owner complaints that name P1299 also say the car overheats. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P1299
- Low coolant or a leak
- Failed thermostat or water pump
- Cooling fan problem
- Faulty cylinder head temperature sensor
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Overheats: 52% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 39% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 16% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 9% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P1299 most
2013 Ford Escape (9), 2014 Ford Escape (9), 2018 Ford Escape (9), 2017 Ford Escape (8), 2017 Ford Edge (4), 2016 Ford Fusion (4).
Related codes
Quick answers
What does P1299 mean?
Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active. On Fords, the engine got hot enough that the computer turned on its overheat protection, which can shut off cylinders and cut power. Pull over and let it cool.
Can I drive with P1299?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
What causes P1299?
Low coolant or a leak; Failed thermostat or water pump; Cooling fan problem; Faulty cylinder head temperature sensor.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P1299. 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.