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P2196 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2011, 2017

What P2196 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

"While driving on the expressway the check engine light came on and the car started to shake violently. The car doesn't accelerate right away."

— 2017 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/05/2024

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

Common Causes of P2196 on FORD ESCAPE

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2017
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.

P2196 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