17 Ford Explorer Dashboard Symbols That Will Make Your Car Stand Out

We may recognize a few lights and probably figure out their true importance, but there are also some dashboard lights that stump even the best of us. You will be able to diagnose the problem the Ford Vehicle may have by having to know the true meaning of Ford Explorer Dashboard Symbols and their warning to be able to fix the problem quickly.

We categorize in two to make it simple which symbols require more attention than the others for the driver to react quickly according to a situation.

In the list, Explains only those symbols that are not regular like most of the symbols normally drivers are well aware of it such as Indicator, High Beam, Door Ajar, Seat Belt symbols etc.

17 Ford Explorer dashboard symbols help you keep track of important information while driving. Find out more about these symbols here!

Symbols That Require Immediate Attention

Anti-Lock Braking System:

If lit when you’re driving, it indicates a fault. The usual braking system (without ABS) will continue to operate, unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated.

Battery:

If lit when driving, it shows a fault. Turn all unnecessary electrical equipment off, and have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.

Brake System:

When the parking brake is engaged while the engine is on, it illuminates. Check to see that the parking brake is not activated if the sensor lights up as you drive. A low brake fluid level or brake system failure may be indicated if it is not activated.

Electric Park Brake:

Lights up when electric parking brake has a malfunction.

Engine Coolant Temperature:

Light turn on means that the engine coolant temperature is high, Cool the engine without switching off the engine. Immediately go to an expert machine and inspect it.

Engine Oil:

If illuminated while engine is running or you’re driving, a malfunction is indicated. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level.

It the oil level is ok, then it might be a system problem, therefore don’t resume driving and go to expert mechanic.

Low Tire Pressure Warning:

This indicator also illuminates momentarily when you switch on the ignition, showing that the lamp is functional. If the indicator remains lit while the engine is running or you’re driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. If indicator does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on – or begins to flash at any time – have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Powertrain Fault:

This light appears as a wrench, and means there is a problem with your power train and potentially your AWD system.

Service Engine Soon:

If the Service Engine Soon indicator light stays lit after you’ve started the engine, the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system.

An engine misfire will occur if the warning light is flashing, which may affect your catalytic converter. Drive in a mild manner and have the car serviced promptly (avoid extreme acceleration and deceleration).

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on (prior to engine start) in order to test the bulb, as well as indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.

The Service Engine Soon light will usually remain on until the engine is cranked, and turn itself off if there are no malfunctions. However, if this light blinks eight times after 15 seconds, it indicates that the car is not ready for I/M inspection.

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Main Features Symbols

Front Fog Lamps:

As three slanted parallel lines originating from a headlight symbol, this light emerges. A squiggly vertical line intersects the three lines. Your fog lamps are enabled while this light is on.

Lane Keeping Aid:

This sign looks like a vehicle that drives within three dotted lines which means that it has enabled the Lane Keeping System.

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Speed control system indicator light changes color to show system mode:

On (white light): When the adaptive cruise control feature is turned on, it illuminates. Turns off by shutting off the speed control system.

Engaged (green light): illuminates when adaptive cruise control system is engaged (or actively in use); turns off when speed control system is disengaged.

Cruise Control:

It looks similar to the previous light except there’s no car next to the speedometer. It’ll illuminate when your cruise control is on.

Stability Control:

This symbol looks like a car driving along a curvy path. It should light with the ignition. If not, there’s likely a malfunction. It’ll always turn on when the function is engaged.

Heads Up Display:

A horizontal array of red lights may appear on your windshield while you’re using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system (if equipped). As a functionality check, this indicator will also light up momentarily when you start your vehicle.

Blind Spot Monitor:

This icon appears as one car in front of another with the word OFF when the Blind Spot Monitor system is turned off.

Parking Lamps:

If you see an icon of two headlights facing away from each other, your parking lamps are on.

For more guidelines about symbols go to Ford.com

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