The Ford Explorer service light will come on to tell you of a problem. The issue could be minor, or could result in loss of fuel economy, or cause engine failure over time.
Get the engine serviced.
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
The service engine light on your 2000 Ford Explorer by bringing out the oil life indicator screen. On the oil life screen holds the button down until the oil life goes to 100%. This should kick your service engine soon light off.
When the service engine soon light is blinking, it means a subsystem of the engine has failed. It could be something as simple as a broken gas cap, or it could be a serious engine problem. If the Explorer is still running fine, it is best to get the codes read at an auto service shop to determine the next course of action.
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : No , a separate fuse for the check engine light is not listed
how do I reset my service engine light on my 1999 ford f150
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : CHECK ENGINE is just to the left of the " C " on the engine coolant temperature gauge ( Helpfull )
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
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why appear light ( service engine soon), after change oil on a 2001 ford pickup (f150)?
you might have to take to the ford dealer or READ THE Manual
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.