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P1450 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
26
Most Affected
2013, 2016, 2017

What P1450 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"Vehicle has been stalling daily since july 2013. vehicle when in for service 4-30-14 do to drivers concern of vehicle crashing at freeway and surface street speeds. on 4-29-14 the vehicle stalled (5) times and seems to stall during throttle changes from closed to traffic flow speeds."

— 2011 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/17/2013

"Check engine light came on and vehicle lost power and died. pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for a few minutes, then turned it on and was able to proceed for another 5-6 miles, then the issue repeated. check engine light remained on, however."

— 2011 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/05/2012

"I purchased my 2013 ford escape in dec 2020. i have only had it a little over a month. 3 weeks ago i noticed a humming noise coming from the rear of the car. as i was approaching a red light, slowing down to stop, without warning, the car stalled."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 01/27/2021

"Replace purge valve eco boost engine code # p1450. this should be a recall since it is a safety/emissions issue and should not fail. this is in for repeat recall for faulty door latch."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/30/2020

"Car would have hesitation and stall while idle and check engine light would come on (p1450). also had vibration from fuel tank and/or fuel cap. ford dealer said has to due with evaporator purge valve. said has seen this on 'lots of escapes from 2013-2014'. this needs to be a recall."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/10/2019

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

Common Causes of P1450 on FORD ESCAPE

26.9%
11.5%
11.5%
7.7%
3.8%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
2
2013
6
2014
1
2015
3
2016
6
2017
4
2018
4

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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

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P1450 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