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P2119 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2010, 2009, 2011

What P2119 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"Check engine light came on as with the drive train light. had computer read. showing a p2119 code/throttle actuator control. note: vehicle was in ford dealer on 24 july 2014 due to recall issued on pcm."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 08/07/2014

"I bought 2010 ford escape 3,months ago noticed cutting g off took to pep boys said no worries. now check engine light comes in tool light cuts off going down road hesitates cuts off at lights scared. ford says it will cost me 400 or more to fix ford electronic throttle body. code p2119."

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 07/16/2017

"Tested code p2119 at auto zone. throttle body assembly shows bad. car began to surge and jerk at times while traveling down the road at a steady speed. at times would seem to stall and then surge forward as if throttle had been depressed."

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 07/11/2017

"I got a engine service light on. the code came up as p2119. it was determined that the throttle body was defective and replaced. and it needed to have the computer re-down loaded. this is the second throttle body i have had installed.i have had this vehicile since it was new."

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/12/2017

"Check engine light has come on. displays a error code of p2119. i have been told that this is a problem with the electronic throttle actuator control valve. the symbol of a wrench is also displayed."

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/31/2016

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

Common Causes of P2119 on FORD ESCAPE

22.2%
22.2%
22.2%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2010
7
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P2119 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