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The check engine light comes on when a malfunction with the emission control system has been detected - if the light stays on ( and doesn't correct itself ) have the Ranger scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction

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What would cause a check engine light on a 1997 Ford Ranger with only 36000 miles?

A check engine light means that a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system - if the check engine light does not go out ( sometimes the problem corrects itself and the light goes out ) have the Ranger scanned for trouble codes in order to diagnose and then repair the malfunction


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