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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer communications
5Original wording in English
FORD
Reported code forms P1299
This bulletin supersedes 24-2441. Reason for update: consolidation of prior bulletins and an update the Service Procedure to diagnose and replace the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor with an updated version. Some…
FORD
Reported code forms P1299
Some 2024-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine, built on or after 27-Aug-2024 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1285 and/or P1299…
FORD
Reported code forms P1299
Some 2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine over-temperature warning displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTCs P1299 and/or P2C39 stored in the PCM.
FORD
Reported code forms P1299
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116,…
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms P1299
Some 2015-2020 F150/Edge/Fusion, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, and 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine…
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Can I keep driving?
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