Check engine light is now on?

There could be a few things causing this, but what i would like you to do is get the code by following this guide and get back to us so we can fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

The flashing "check engine" light means too much unburned gas is going into the exhaust system where it will overheat and damage the catalytic converter. A spark-related misfire will cause that, and will also cause loss of power. Spark plugs and wires, when used, and ignition coils on Ford products, are the best suspects.

The place to start is by reading and recording the diagnostic fault codes. If the spark plugs were replaced recently, and you have individual ignition coils, and you get a single-cylinder misfire code, switch the ignition coils between that and one other cylinder. Erase the fault code, then drive the truck to see if a different misfire code sets for the cylinder you moved the suspect coil to.

Hi there,

you will have to get a scan done to identify the problem that has trigged the fault code. When this has been identified & rectified the ECU memory can be cleared.

Mark (mhpautos)

It could be many things. However, since the check engine light is on, I need you to do something. Take the car to the nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer. It will identify where the problem is coming from.

Let me know what you find.

The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.

Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.

We don't need the previous codes. We need the current codes.

It has to be scanned for codes to find the problem and you need a professional type scanner to get rid of the codes once they are fixed.

If there is no error in advance track then it may be a goround problem or module that is making it do that. With service engine light we need to know the code why it is on otherwise we cant help. Low tire warning if the sensors have been replaced and it has to be set up correctly- tire pressure are correct check fuses and such or get it scanned as that can be a module as well.

No it's not a danger, if you can't supply the codes for the things I've asked then we can'thelp you this has to be seen by qualified mechanics. Try another service place. It looks like we can be of no further assistance.

It's because you are parked on a hill it doesnt' do any damage just make noise because a 4000 pound vehicle is pressing against the gear making it noisy when it disengages it does absolutely no harm it is built to take that kind of thing.