The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
On a 2002 Ford Expedition : The " check engine " light is the " SERVICE ENGINE SOON " light just to the left of the fuel gauge
The check engine light is the light shaped like an engine, or the light that states Check Engine (Soon). If this light comes on, it is time to see what the issue is with the engine.
why does my check engine light stay on and want go off
There is a CEL, Check Engine Light, on the 1989 Thunderbird.
It's the " service engine soon " light to the left of the gas gauge instead of the " check engine " light , like it is on my 1995 Ford Explorer
If the check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : No , a separate fuse for the check engine light is not listed
On a 2001 Ford Windstar the check engine light looks like a picture of an engine just to the right and a little bit lower than the ( O/D OFF light )
The check engine light is a " picture " of an engine , just to the left of the engine temperature gauge
A check engine light in any vehicle is a warning that there is an issue with the motor. In a specific vehicle, as in a Ford Contour, it is best to check the manual or with a mechanic to identify the issue.
If the check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
No - check engine light is related to emission control system