May 5, 2017
Your vehicle is outfitted with a range of different warning and indicator lights. These are designed to help you maintain its performance and safety. By illuminating, these lights warn you of issues that could potentially cause problems with your Ford or Lincoln.
Warning Lights
If any of the following lights illuminate, it is a warning that something is amiss with your vehicle. You should make arrangements to have it checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible.
- Charge: If the image of a car battery illuminates while the engine is running, this indicates that the charge system is not fully functional. Turn the car off and check the generator belt.
- Antilock Brakes: The antilock brake system is indicated by the letters “ABS” that illuminate when you turn the car on. This light should go off after a few seconds. If it doesn’t, there could be an issue with your braking system.
- Power Steering: The power steering system is indicated that it is working by the letters “PS” that light up when you start your vehicle. If this warning light illuminates as you’re driving, however, you should take the car to have its power steering system checked.
- Low Tire Pressure: A circle that is flattened and that has an exclamation point inside is an indication to you that your tire pressure is low. It’s important to realize that though this light illuminates when you start your car, it should go off shortly afterward.
- Seatbelt: This warning light is the image of a person wearing a seat belt and is a reminder for everyone to buckle up. It might also be accompanied by a tone or chime as a reminder as well.
- Brake: This indicator features the word “BRAKE” and tells you that your brake fluid is low or that the parking brake is engaged. In some models, the indicator could be an exclamation point inside a circle that is then inside a set of parenthesis instead of the word “BRAKE.”
- Supplemental AIrbag: Once you turn on your vehicle, an indicator light that has a person who is seated with a seatbelt and circular airbag will be illuminated for about seven seconds. If you see this indicator on for any longer than that, though, it is a sign that some type of service is necessary.
- Master: This indicator light comprises an exclamation point that is located inside a triangle. There are several different reasons this could light up including a loose fuel cap, your door or trunk is open, the fuel is low, the key is absent, the windshield washer fluid is low, the tire pressure needs to be checked or your parking brake needs to be released.
These warning and indicator lights might be confusing and worrisome. If you have any questions about any of the lights you see on the dash of your Ford or Lincoln or if your vehicle needs servicing, Ford Lincoln of Franklin is ready to help.
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