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TAKE IT TO AN AUTOSHOP AND HAVE IT SCAN.HOPE FULLY IS NOTHING BUT A SENSOR PROBLEM.(A STEADY LIGHT USUALLY MEANS HAVE IT CHECKED AT YOUR CONVENIENCE, A BLINKING LIGHT MEANS HAVE IT CHECKED '''NOW''') EITHER WAY HAVE IT CHECKED BEFORE IT END UP COSTING YOU A LOT OF MONEY.

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Q: My check engine light came on today and is staying on in My 1996 Ford explorer sport you just bought it 3 weeks ago from a used car lot cash as is what can you do?
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