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.
If your check engine light is staying on with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system . Have your Explorer scanned for any trouble codes to diagnose and repair the problem
If your check engine light is staying on , that indicates that a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system . You need to have your Explorer scanned for any trouble codes in order to diagnose and repair the problem , then the light can be reset
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
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : No , a separate fuse for the check engine light is not listed
might need to check your engine soon
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.
If the check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
Check your engine codes, your airbag is disconnected or blow or not installed?
Check the back of the engine on either side.
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The check engine light comes on when the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a trouble code.