1997 FORD EXPEDITION check engine

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS AND
CHIMES
Your vehicle is equipped with the
following instrument cluster:
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the engine and check the engine
coolant level as soon as possible.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
caresection.
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Low washer fluid
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to On. Also
illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Oil pressure
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the oil pressure
is low. Stop the engine and check
the engine oil level as soon as
possible. Refer toChecking and
adding engine oilin the
Maintenance and caresection.
The oil pressure and engine
coolant warning lights share the
same lightbulb Ð if one of the
warning lights illuminates, they
both do.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
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DOOR
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Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned to On. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced. For more
information, refer to
Supplemental restraints system
(SRS)in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Check engine warning light
This light illuminates when the
engine's Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
in the On position and the engine
is off. Refer toWhat you should
know about the On-board
diagnostic (OBD II) systemin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
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Check air suspension
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position and the engine is OFF.
The light also illuminates when the
air suspension system requires
servicing.
Testing warning lights
Turn the ignition key to ON
without starting the vehicle. The
warning and indicator lights shown
above will illuminate for a brief
time. If any of these lights do not
illuminate, contact your dealer for
service.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
CHECK
SUSP
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal zone. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the engine and allow it to cool.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Fuel gauge
For information on the capacity of
the fuel tank, refer to the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank only when the
ignition is ON. For proper fuel
gauge indication after adding fuel,
turn the ignition switch OFF while
refueling the vehicle.
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The fuel gauge indicator may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in
motion. The most accurate reading
is obtained with the vehicle on
level ground.
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel
gage indicator may drift from the
ignition switch ON position.
Refer theIgnitioninformation in
theControls and featureschapter
for more information on the
positions of the ignition.
Charging system gauge
If the pointer moves and stays
outside of the normal range, have
the vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as safely possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure in
the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle is in
the normal range. If the gauge
constantly indicates low pressure
at normal engine speed, refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in theMaintenance and care
chapter.
If the gauge indicates a low
pressure and the engine oil level is
correct, switch off the engine
immediately and have the vehicle
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BEFORE STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the
engine's idle revolutions per
minute (RPM). When the engine
starts, the idle RPM runs faster to
warm the engine. If the engine idle
speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle
checked. Do not allow the vehicle
to idle for more than ten minutes.
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other
damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle
in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust
fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start
the engine. SeeGuarding
against exhaust fumesin this
chapter for more instructions.
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Make sure the corresponding lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt icon is
fastened, the
light does not
illuminate.
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 5 (Start)
without pressing the accelerator.
The key will return to 4 (On).
2. If the engine does not start
within five seconds, wait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
two attempts OR the temperature
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