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P0353 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2005, 2006

What P0353 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"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

"While driving on us highway in the evening, 2005 ford escape xlt suddenly started vibrating, check engine light lit and then all other lights on the dash flashed as vehicle lost power but was able coast to a stop on the shoulder of the road."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 01/03/2011

"Code P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0356. Vehicle shut down on the interstate on the way home for work, 2½ hours from home. And will not restart. Pcm most likely the problem."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 08/11/2021

"Wife was driving her 2003 ford escape 2.3l xls (fwd, 5-spd manual) at 65mph, practically coasting down a hill. 26 minutes after engine start she heard a loud bang and subsequent popping sounds. this was followed immediately by severe power loss from the engine."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 11/13/2012

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

Common Causes of P0353 on FORD ESCAPE

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20%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
3
2006
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.

P0353 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