What Is That Light?
If you're curious what the different dashboard warning lights on your Ford mean, you're not alone. Plenty of Michigan Ford drivers are bringing their vehicles to our Ford service center to have dashboard lights diagnosed. From the check engine light to the oil pressure warning and everything in between, the experts at our Ford dealership in Rochester Hills, MI, can go over what everything means and help get your car the maintenance it needs. Learn more about Ford dashboard warning lights and how to best respond when one light up in your F-150 or Escape.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed control system indicator light that changes color to show system mode. The white light means it is on, the green light means the adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If illuminated while driving, a malfunction is indicated. The normal braking system without ABS will continue to function unless the brake system warning lamp is also on. Have the system checked and schedule Ford service as soon as possible.
Auto Start-Stop
Lights up to alert you when your engine is shutting down. A corresponding message may also be displayed.
Battery
If on while driving, a malfunction is indicated. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and get a Ford battery check our Rochester Hills Ford service center.
Blind Spot Monitor
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor feature is turned off. A corresponding message may also be displayed soon after.
Brake System
Turns on if the parking brake is engaged while the ignition is on. If the indicator lights up while you're driving, check to ensure that the parking brake is not engaged. If it isn't engaged, a low brake fluid level or brake system malfunction could be indicated. Contact Serra Ford Rochester Hills for immediate assistance.
Cruise Control
Illuminates when the Cruise Control feature is turned on.
Direction Indicator
Lights up when the left or right turn signal, or hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicator light remains on or flashes faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
If the indicator lights up when the ignition is on, one of your doors is open.
Electric Park Brake
This will light up when the electric parking brake has a malfunction.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Lights up when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let it cool down.
Engine Oil
If illuminated while the engine is running or if you're driving, a malfunction is indicated. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Then, check the Ford engine oil level. Browse our Ford service specials for any oil change coupons.
Fasten Safety Belt
Lights up while a chime sounds off to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Front Airbag
A malfunction is indicated if this warning lamp fails to turn on when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on.
Front Fog Lamps
Turns on when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Heads Up Display
A horizontal array of red lights may appear on your windshield while you're using adaptive cruise control or the collision warning system.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.
Hood Ajar
Alerts when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
Lights up when the lane keeping system is activated.
Low Fuel Level
Lights up when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Lights up when your tire pressure is low. If the indicator does not turn on when you switch the ignition on or begins to flash at any time, visit us for Ford tire service.
Parking Lamps
Illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Lights up when a powertrain or all-wheel drive fault has been detected. Contact our nearby Michigan dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the Service Engine Soon indicator light stays on after you've started the engine, the On Board Diagnostics system has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Contact us immediately if this is the case.
Stability Control
Lights up when the system is active. If the indicator remains on or does not light up when you switch the ignition on, a malfunction is detected. Get directions to Serra Ford Rochester Hills and have the system checked immediately.
Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch the system off. The indicator light will go out when you switch the system back on or turn the ignition off.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and the trunk is not completely closed.