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P1299 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
19
Most Affected
2018, 2016, 2015

What P1299 Means on Your FORD FUSION

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

"Been getting a low coolant warning, coolant is not low ,is actually over limit. Car then says overheating service now,goes into limp mode. Engine light comes on. I cannot drive car until it shuts off, sit awhile and then go."

— 2013 FORD FUSION owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 08/12/2024

"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started overheating with the high engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and waited until the vehicle cooled down. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally."

— 2013 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS • Filed 06/08/2022

"The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the coolant warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 15 MPH."

— 2014 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 09/09/2023

"My Ford fusion has a coolant leak and ford said I need a repair. Price for repair is $9,584.89. It is a known problem with a TSB (see below) Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 12/14/2022

"The Car is making a sloshing sound in the engine, runs hot and will lose power due to overheating. This happen to me, forcing me to exit off the interstate (thank goodness I was near an exit). The check engine light also came on."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/22/2021

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

Common Causes of P1299 on FORD FUSION

47.4%
10.5%
10.5%
5.3%
5.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
2
2014
1
2015
3
2016
4
2017
2
2018
5
2019
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P1299 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