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P2560 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2013, 2014

What P2560 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"While driving my vehicle on a near-zero temperature morning approximately 1/4 mile from leaving my garage, my vehicle went into "limp mode" and set two obd codes p2560/ p1299 . meaning with no warning my speed went from 40 mph to less than 3 mph. no other vehicle was behind me to cause an accident."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/04/2019

"Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. the contact stated that a recall noticed was received under campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), the vehicle was taken to colonial ford dealer (120 federal rd # 126, danbury, ct 06811, (203) 748-3503) where the recall was completed."

— 2014 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/29/2018

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

Common Causes of P2560 on FORD ESCAPE

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
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.

P2560 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