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P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Ford Escape’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Escape’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Ford Escape’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P144C is a Ford-only DTC trouble code, and as such, it applies to your Ford Escape. It indicates that the EVAP canister purge check valve is not performing within spec. P144C is most often fixed by replacing the EVAP purge valve assembly (due to the purge valve being stuck open …

P1450 is a manufacturer-specific trouble code. In the case of Ford-made vehicles (such as the Ford Escape), it indicates that the pressure in the fuel tank is not bleeding up to the engine. This code is very common, and not a breakdown risk when it appears by itself. Far and …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Ford Escape’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Escape’s DRL warning light is on, …

P1289 is a manufacturer-specific diagnostic trouble code. In the case of Ford-built vehicles (such as the Ford Escape), it indicates that the cylinder head temperature sensor returned a value to the powertrain control module (PCM) that was greater than the signal should be during a self-test cycle. The most likely …

If you’re the owner of a Ford Escape, then it’s important to make sure you’re using the best engine oil for your vehicle. Not all oils are created equal, and using the wrong type can actually do more harm than good. In this article, we will discuss the best engine …

If you’re the owner of a Ford Escape, then it’s important to make sure that you’re using the best Transmission fluid for your vehicle. Using the wrong type of Transmission fluid can lead to all sorts of problems, including damage to your engine. In this article, we will discuss some …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Ford Escape as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Ford Escape. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …