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P1744 fault code: what 9 Ford owners reported

P1744 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition belongs to the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. What it meant in practice is below, from 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

  • 9owner reports
  • 5car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2013–2024model years

Which cars get code P1744?

Every model whose owners mentioned P1744 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P1744 show up?

By brand

  • Ford9

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Power Train8 (88.9%)
  2. Engine1 (11.1%)
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System1 (11.1%)
  4. Electrical System1 (11.1%)

Is there a recall for P1744?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Power Train) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Power Train: Manual Transmission Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. NHTSA campaign 26V376000 · June 9, 2026 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · June 10, 2022 · Affected cars

2014 Ford Escape, 2017 Ford Escape, 2016 Ford Escape, 2018 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to… NHTSA campaign 19V362000 · May 13, 2019 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the… NHTSA campaign 18V471000 · July 16, 2018 · Affected cars

2014 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. NHTSA campaign 18V390000 · June 11, 2018 · Affected cars

2018 Ford Edge. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Manual Transmission Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had… NHTSA campaign 18V169000 · March 12, 2018 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P1744?

9 of the 9 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

2016 Ford Escape with 50,000 miles developed transmission fault codes P0741 and P1744, indicating torque converter clutch failure. A transmission fault alert appeared on the dashboard with erratic shifting and slipping while driving, creating an unsafe driving condition. The vehicle was taken to a Ford-certified dealer in Athens, GA, and service charges were paid. Dealer stated no transmission fault was found and confirmed other eligible recalls had been fixed. The dealer became unresponsive to multiple follow-up calls after collecting payment. Codes P0741 and P1744 were subsequently confirmed at an independent service center. Ford issued TSB 19-2100 acknowledging this exact issue on…
2016 Ford EscapePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11731231 · Apr 14, 2026
Brought vehicle in with check engine light on and vehicle codes P0741 and P1744 appeared. Torque converter needs to be replaced along with transmission.
2018 Ford EdgePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11706161 · Dec 19, 2025
While towing truck shifted harshly and turned on the indicator light (P1744). The truck started having metallic noises while in gear. Dealer inspected and found metal debris throughout transmission. Dealer replaced transmission.
2024 Ford F-150Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11768145 · Sep 30, 2026
While flat towing my 2022 Ford F‑350 behind a motorhome using Ford’s Neutral Tow Mode procedure, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic transmission failure. The Ford dealer documented this clearly on the service invoice: “HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS FLAT TOWED.” After the tow, the truck had severe slipping, delayed engagement, high RPM with no movement, and a wrench light. The dealer confirmed fault codes P0741, P1744, and P27B4. The dealer found catastrophic internal damage: “fluid is burnt with metal debris… filter is packed with metal debris… torque converter has came apart and filled transmission with metal debris… it is catastrophic failure.” These components are available for…
2022 Ford F-350Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11735855 · May 5, 2026
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LITE(S) 2 COME UP, CODE #P0741, TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH AND P1744, TORQUE CONVERTOR CULTCH SOLENOID. GAS MILEAGE HAS CRITICALLY DECREASED FROM AVERAGE OF 34 MPG TO 22 MPG. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATES ENGINE IS RUNNING COOL, RADIATOR FAN RANDOMLY COMES ON WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED BUT RUNNING. 3 FORD DEALERS HAVE RUN COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. TRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY DOWNSHIFTS, MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER OPERATING FOR A FEW HOURS ON LONG DRIVES AND UPON PASSING A VEHICLE, WARNING MESSAGE COMES UP, "VEHICLE LOSS OF POWER" DUE TO OVERHEATING. CANNOT PASS! THIS TRANSMISSION AS SHOWN IN DATA FROM CONSUMER'S REPORT ANNUAL FREQUENCY OF REPAIR…
2013 Ford FusionPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11195793 · Apr 12, 2019
The transmission torque converter failed on the 2014 Ford Escape. Transmission is causing safety issue by not properly accelerating when gas pedal is pressed. This slowed movement could cause traffic crashes. Engine revs to high RPM but torque converter does not engage properly. The issues was confirmed by local transmission shop. Owner of the shop says he sees a lot of these failures in Ford Escapes. A warning message "Transmission Malfunction Service Now Warning" did appear. Ford is aware of the issue based on the TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN called 1.6L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL And/Or Transmission Malfunction Service Now Warning With Only DTCs P0741 And/Or P1744.
2014 Ford EscapePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11534668 · Jul 26, 2023
THE NEXT DAY AFTER PURCHASE SEPTEMBER 2018, I NOTICED A SLIGHT SLIPPAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE CAR WOULD PROCEED TO MOVE AT A LOW SPEED. I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLES FLUIDS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE NEXT DAY THE ISSUE PERSISTED, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE MONSTER DEALERSHIP HANDLED THIS. THE ISSUE WITH FEELING THE TRANSMISSION JERK CONTINUED. MAY 2019 THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE APPEARED (CODES LISTED BELOW) IT WAS SERVICED BY A&B TRANSMISSION. WITHING 48 HOURS THE ISSUE RETURNED. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS AFTER DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES…
2017 Ford EscapePower Train, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11282790 · Nov 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 192100, P1744. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMANCE CIRCUIT WAS HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB GILLINGHAM FORD (216-398-1300, LOCATED AT 8383 BROOKPARK RD, PARMA, OH 44129) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
2014 Ford EscapePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11281778 · Nov 22, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR TO MOVE WITH TRAFFIC. VEHICLE LOST POWER. A FEW DAYS LATER ON ANOTHER BUSY HIGHWAY DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES AN HOUR, THE COMPUTER READ TRANSMISSION FAILED. MY MILEAGE WAS 59,647 WHICH WAS UNDER THE 60,000 WARRANTY BUT OUT OF DATE. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 49,443 MILES ON 8/1/18. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE CAR TO SUNNY SIDE MOTORS A AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED MESSAGE DIAGNOSIS DONE AT THE COST OF $159.95 TO FIND OUT THE REPAIR WOULD COST ME $2712.19 WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVER UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE TEST RETRIEVE CODE P1744 FOR TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH…
2014 Ford EscapeEngineNHTSA complaint 11278560 · Nov 6, 2019

P1744: questions drivers ask

What does code P1744 mean?

P1744 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition depends on the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. 9 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Ford Escape (5), Ford Edge (1), Ford F-150 (1); their reports describe what happened.

Which cars get code P1744 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P1744 is mentioned most for the Ford Escape (5), Ford Edge (1), Ford F-150 (1), across 5 models and model years 2013 to 2024. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P1744?

No NHTSA recall text names P1744 directly. 6 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Power Train); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P1744?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P1744. Manufacturer codes have no public standard definition, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. Nothing here is a diagnosis. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 3, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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