What does engine light mean in Ford Ranger?

If your Ford Ranger is having a service problem, the engine warning light will let you know virtually immediately. The Check Engine light is located on the lower left side below the dashboard. This warning light will come on (and stay on) when the Electronic Engine Control system (EEC) is not working properly.

Is there a check engine light on my Ford Ranger?

I have no check engine light or codes, i have checked when it happens. The spark plugs and wires only have 3,876 miles (6 months old). Engine does run strong regular oil changes, no other issue but this one. I am getting a little confused..lol. Info on truck its a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT with the 3.0 V6 (flex fuel) 158,865 Miles.

When does the airbag warning light come on on a Ford Ranger?

Airbag Warning Light. The airbag warning light on the Ford Ranger should as a system check come on briefly as the ignition is set to on or when the engine has started. It should then go out after a few seconds. If the light stays on, flashes, or fails to come on at all, it indicates a malfunction in the airbag system.

What does the auto start stop light on a Ford Ranger mean?

• Different tyres / tires that alter ride-height may impair operation. The Ford Ranger auto start stop dashboard light illuminates when the engine has automatically stopped. The light flashes when the engine needs to restart. The indicator is shown with a strike through the symbol if the system is not available.

Can a 1998 Ford Ranger backup light work?

Take the door panels off and spray the switch directly, or replace the switch. Do both doors. high mounted backup lights on my 1998 Ford Ranger are not working. I have check the bulbs and they are OK. Checked with Volt meter and getting no current to the sockets when in reverse. The brake light in the same panel works OK.

Are there any problems with the Ford Ranger?

Ford Ranger owners have reported 26 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the Ranger.

What is the engine code on a Ford Ranger?

The code was p0316 which indicates too many misfires after startup and code p0304 which is cylinder number 4 misfire. Needless to say I had drivers behind me honking and flashing lights but the truck just wouldn’t go over about 5 mph until I was down the road a bit.

When does Ford Ranger 3.0 clear its self?

Its hard to say when it happens (cold or warm) i believe more warm then anything, it starts acting likes a cylinder is not firing (or more cant tell). it does clear its self after about a minute or two at normal idle, if i rev the engine to 4k – 5k it clears instantly. I have no check engine light or codes, i have checked when it happens.