Propably needs a tune up. Plugs & wires. This vehicle is 11 years old.
Check engine light on steady = have your vehicle checked.If it is blinking = have your vehicle checked now.=============================================Just adding to the answer :If your check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylindermisfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid anyrapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalyticconverter
I would check the plug wires and the exhaust system.
it could be the coil
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.
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.
when my dodge stratus started to do that it was because I needed transmission fluid.
A sputtering engine can be caused by several things. Check the fuel pressure, proper timing, and make sure that the EGR valve is not clogged up. Could be as simple as needing new spark plugs. If the check engine light goes on, check for codes.
It's the icon / graphic of a an engine, upper right hand area of the instrument panel.