- Engine / equipment
- Kuga (III) 1.5 EcoBoost (Escape in the US)
- Period mentioned
- 2023–2025
- Symptoms
- Under full throttle or climbing a hill loaded, the coolant over-temperature warning appears and the engine light comes on, with P1285 or P1299; the coolant level is fine.
- Possible cause described
- Machining chips trapped in the cylinder head partly block a coolant passage next to cylinder head temperature sensor 2 (CHT2). Ford describes it in technical message SSM 54114 for 2023–2025 Escape 1.5 EcoBoost cars built up to 16/9/2024: the cooling system is flushed and, if it continues, the cylinder head is inspected.
- Check for the garage
- With the over-temperature warning, stop in a safe place and let it cool; do not open the reservoir when hot. At the garage, mention codes P1285/P1299 and message SSM 54114.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Over-temperature warning under hard acceleration caused by machining chips in the cylinder head
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
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Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
With the over-temperature warning, stop in a safe place and let it cool; do not open the reservoir when hot. At the garage, mention codes P1285/P1299 and message SSM 54114.
What are the symptoms?
Under full throttle or climbing a hill loaded, the coolant over-temperature warning appears and the engine light comes on, with P1285 or P1299; the coolant level is fine.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- Kuga (III) 1.5 EcoBoost (Escape in the US)
- Period mentioned
- 2023–2025
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Kuga (III)2019–2026
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