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. Full P1299 page
15 owner complaints · one of 159 codes Ford Fusion owners name · 3% of Ford Fusion complaints that name a code (every car: 0.5%)
Middle of 100,000 miles · most between 68,000 and 105,000 (7 owners gave it)
Ford Fusion owners named P1299 in 15 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2016, 2018 and 2015 model years, at a middle of 100,000 miles. The part they name most is the head gasket (10 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Ford Fusion model years that report P1299
Owner complaints naming P1299, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
Mileage when it happened
100,000 miles is the middle of what 7 owners entered. Half were between 68,000 and 105,000 miles.
The mileage on the complaint form, when the owner gave one.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the head gasket, in 10 of the 15 complaints (67%). 5 of those mention it being replaced or repaired. Next: engine (replaced or rebuilt) (8), ignition coils (2) and spark plugs (2).
- Head gasket or coolant in a cylinder10 complaints5 mention a repair or replacement · what Ford Fusion owners paid
- Engine replaced or rebuilt8 complaints8 mention a repair or replacement, 2 of them say the problem came back · what Ford Fusion owners paid
- Ignition coils2 complaints1 mentions a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what Ford Fusion owners paid
- Spark plugs2 complaints1 mentions a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what owners paid
3 complaints mention a recall.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P1299
47% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Overheats80%12 of 15 complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires40%6 of 15 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P1299 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
P0300 6 P0316 6 P1285 6 P0304 5 P0301 5 P0217 5
Other codes named in the same Ford Fusion complaints, and in how many.
Repair costs
Ford Fusion head gasket replacement cost · Ford Fusion engine replacement cost · Ford Fusion ignition coil replacement cost
Recalls on these Ford Fusion years
- Engine · 2013, 2014 · issued 2017
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. NHTSA 17V209000 - Engine · 2013 · issued 2012
Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids. NHTSA 12V551000
2 recalls for the same systems (engine) on the Ford Fusion model years above. A recall for the same system isn't proof it's behind P1299. Recall work is free at any dealer: check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with our VIN check.
Keep going
- P1299: meaning, causes and every car that reports it
- Ford Fusion reliability by year
- 2016 Ford Fusion problems and recalls
Other codes Ford Fusion owners report
P2111 P2112 P0302 P1450 U3000 P0301 P0303 P0300 C1277 P0316
P1299 on other cars
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The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
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.
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
- Failed thermostat or water pump
- Cooling fan problem
- Faulty cylinder head temperature sensor
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11672866, 11649929, 11625213, 11609723, 11591694, 11581532, 11567788, 11546038, 11497725, 11491560, 11485331, 11443449 and 3 more.
Quick answers
What does P1299 mean on a Ford Fusion?
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.
Which Ford Fusion years have the most P1299 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2016 (4), 2018 (3), 2015 (3) Ford Fusion named P1299 most (15 complaints in all, 2013–2019). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P1299 on a Ford Fusion?
Owners most often name the head gasket (10 of 15 complaints), then engine (replaced or rebuilt) and ignition coils. That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
At what mileage does P1299 show up on a Ford Fusion?
Owners who gave their mileage reported a middle of 100,000 miles; half were between 68,000 and 105,000 (7 owners).
Can I drive my Ford Fusion with P1299?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P1299 on the Ford Fusion, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.