✅ Fixed
Combustion leak test positive. Head gasket failed — common on this engine. Dealer extended coverage applied — repaired under goodwill warranty at $0 cost.
Ford Escape 2014 1.6 EcoBoost overheating issue
Ford
2014
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Critical
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
🔴 Fix Immediately
Temperature gauge creeping toward red on highway. Coolant loss with no visible leak. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Ford Escape
⚙️ Possible Causes
Ford Escape
Possible: Combustion leak test positive. Head gasket failed — common on this engine. Dealer extended coverage applied — repaired under goodwill warranty at $0 cost.
Repair / Solution
Based on 134 driver confirmations
⚠️ Wrong Diagnosis?
No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Ford 2014 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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