Turn on the ignition and do not start the engine. The light will come on unless the bulb is burnt out or someone has removed it.
you have a cylinder misfire
common problem with 1998 mystique check engine light on
If your check engine light is blinking with the engine running that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You will need to have your Ford Windstar scanned for any trouble codes to help diagnose and then repair the problem . You can drive it in to have it repaired , just drive in a moderate fashion ( avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter )
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.
The key here is that each warning light is trying to tell you 2 different things. They are not likely to be related to each other.Research each light separately.NOTE: Fix the *cause* of the trouble codes and the lights will turn themselves off.See "Related Questions" below for more about check engine lights & Windstar ABS systems
If the check engine light is blinking , an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
In a 1998 Ford Windstar : There were 2 engine sizes offered from the factory : A 3.0 liter V6 engine and the 3.8 liter V6 engine
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On the underside of the engine.
An engine misfire has been detected
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.