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P0236 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2016, 2015

What P0236 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power without warning and independently restarted."

— 2015 FORD ESCAPE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 06/30/2020

"a couple of years ago my car started having problems when accelerating, it would not accelerate or almost get to stall without warning, a couple times I got the message " engine fault - service now" ."

— 2016 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/14/2025

"2016 escape with no history or problems prior to events here. during a trip from home approximately 50 miles away vehicle operated just fine. after a 5 min stop, i re-entered and started the vehicle."

— 2016 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE • Filed 02/13/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0236 on FORD ESCAPE

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0236 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026