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P0351 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2005, 2006

What P0351 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"While going onto a freeway onramp at approximately 45 miles per hour, the vehicle suddenly lost all power, all lights came on, the ability to steer and brake was affected by total power loss."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • STEERING,POWER TRAIN • Filed 08/30/2018

"Was driving at highway speed (appx 55mph) in 5 o'clock traffic in raleigh, nc on us 1 and the vehicle lost speed. all emergency lights came on. forced to pull the vehicle off onto the shoulder and was almost rear ended. the vehicle sputtered and totally cut off."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 03/15/2015

"Was driving my car at 45 miles per hour the car began to sputter and came to very quick halt in the middle of traffic. i had the car towed to my local garage, it was hooked up to a computer diagnostic tool."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 01/21/2013

"I own a ford escape 2005 four door 4wd that has been every 2-3 years in the shop for coils and computer damage. ford has a problem with these cars and the problem is that last friday i was driving on a main road when all of a sudden my car just died while i am driving in a 50 mile zoned road."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 04/25/2007

"My wife got into her escape to return home and it would not run properly. it was missing badly and lacked adequate power to pull itself. i took my escape to the repair shop and was appauled by their findings. i am going to quote directly from the diagnostic report i received."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 01/13/2012

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

Common Causes of P0351 on FORD ESCAPE

14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
6
2006
1

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.

P0351 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