Note:
Some Warning Lights will display in the Message Center as words
and function the same as the warning light.
Note:
Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators
may not be present in your vehicle.
Service engine soon:
The
Service
engine soon
indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the
⬙
Service engine soon
⬙
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the
⬙
Service
engine soon
⬙
light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See the
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testing
in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On
board diagnostics (OBD-II)
in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may
be too high, refer to
Engine coolant
in the
Maintenance and
Specifications
chapter.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Powertrain malfunction indicator:
Illuminates when a powertrain or a
4x4 fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Standard instrument cluster
2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac
(esp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Instrument Cluster
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