The CEL (Check Engine Light) is on so there will be code(s) set in the ECM (Engine Control Module). Have your local auto parts store plug in a scanner into the DLC (Diagnostic Link Connector) to read the codes. The codes may be the result of the problem but will help lead you to the problem. The auto parts store will perform this service for free.
That's a misfire-ah....
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.
On a 2003 Lincoln Navigator : The check engine light / service engine soon light is a drawing of an engine located directly under the center of the tachometer
If the light is on and there are no codes, you have a computer failure.
engine lightyou should go and get it checked out somewere because that isn't good.
is your check engine light on? and what kind of Lincoln is it? its probably becasue your car is NFG or POS
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You can drive the vehicle in for repair , just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
Auto Zone will check your engine codes for FREE. After finding out what cause your engine light to come on. Then the problem can be resolve with out guessing.
The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
If the check engine light is on for a 95 Lincoln town car, check the computer codes. a problem could cause low fuel economy, or cause a part failure over time.
Try to accelerate slowly when leaving the stop light.