A check engine light flashes when an engine cylinder misfire has been
detected . You need to have the vehicle scanned for any trouble codes to help
diagnose and then repair the problem . You can drive the vehicle in for repair ,
just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter
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Check the engine end of the upper radiator hose
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
On a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis : Check the Vehicle Emission Control Information ( VECI ) decal in the front of the engine compartment , for the type of spark plug used and the spark plug gap
You can but the check engine light will remain on and it won't pass an emissions test.
check the fuse
I have a 1998 ford grand Marquis- and the problem is the air suspension light stays on- how to fix this problem
under the hood, passenger side, between the engine and the fire wall. Look down.
The check engine light indicates that the computer has detected a "fault". Use a code scanner to find out what the computer has detected, that is PROBABLY the reason the engine is running poorly.
Check the ignition coil on the Marquis. Check the crank sensor as well. One of these is probably bad.
First check spark, if you have, then check the fuel pump for pressure.
check the bottom of the steering column