Have it checked for codes. You will probably have a misfire code. You will need to know what the code is to be able to diagnose.
These contribute to misfire:
i have a 1994 eclipse with a 1.8 we replaced the head gasket and timeing belt now it sputters at low rpms an the check engine light is on what could be th problem ?
no, door locks have nothing to do with check engine light.
It will cause the check engine light to come on with no benefits.
On a 2001 Ford Windstar the check engine light looks like a picture of an engine just to the right and a little bit lower than the ( O/D OFF light )
it could be an issue related to your oxygen intake check oxy sensors if check engine light is on.
If this occurs, then it means that there is a problem with you engine. A mechanic can figure out how your engine should be fixed.
you have a cylinder misfire
Turn on the ignition and do not start the engine. The light will come on unless the bulb is burnt out or someone has removed it.
I had same problem, but this can be caused by a few different things. its either the PTU, the coil pack or the ECU, more often than not its the ECU!
It's the icon / graphic of a an engine, upper right hand area of the instrument panel.
I had the same problem on my 1999 Windstar. It turned out that the light bulb for this indicator was burned out. I simply replaced it and the problem was solved!!
If your check engine light is blinking with the engine running that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You will need to have your Ford Windstar scanned for any trouble codes to help diagnose and then repair the problem . You can drive it in to have it repaired , just drive in a moderate fashion ( avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter )