Ford Explorer Dashboard Lights And Meaning

The seatbelt reminder light turns on with a tone sound to remind you to fasten the seatbelt. The light will go away when the seatbelts are buckled.

You will notice this symbol for a few seconds when you start the vehicle, and it is a lamp check. If it remains on or continues to flash, it symbolizes an error in the system. You must get the system corrected immediately as airbags are crucial.

Immediately switch off all the unnecessary electrical equipment and stop the vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer immediately as this problem could damage your vehicle's engine.

Firstly, check if the parking brake is engaged or not. If it is not engaging and still the warning light is on, it means that there is a low brake fluid level or some other malfunction. Driving the car while this red warning light is on is very dangerous for you and your vehicle.

You will see this light flashing or illuminating when the electric parking brake has a malfunction. You are advised to get it checked.

The door ajar warning light illuminates when the ignition is on, and the door is not closed properly. Carefully pull over and close the doors.

Do not continue your journey. After stopping the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level. This problem needs to be corrected immediately. Contact an authorized dealer immediately.

The engine coolant temperature warning light Indicates high engine coolant temperature. Switch off the engine carefully and wait for the temperature to get normal.

When the ignition is on and the hood is incompletely closed, this symbol illuminates. Stop the vehicle and close it properly.

When you see this symbol, it is indicated that the On-Board Diagnostic system has detected a problem in the system. If the light flashes, it means that an engine misfire might be occurring. You should get the engine inspected as soon as possible.

Anti-Lock Braking system warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in it. You can continue driving as the normal Braking system will continue to work without ABS. Go to an authorized dealer to get the system checked.

When the tire pressure is low in one or multiple numbers of tires, this symbol lights up. Inflate the tire if this light appears on your dashboard while driving. You should also get the system checked by a dealer if you don't see the light in the lamp check.

Stability Control light flashes when the system is on and working correctly. However, if you see the light continuously, it means a system error. Take your Ford Explorer for service as soon as possible.

This symbol illuminates to indicate a loose fuel cap. Don't panic and carefully stop the vehicle and close the cap properly.

The low fuel reminder illuminates when the fuel tank is nearly empty; the fuel level is low. Stop at the nearest filling station and do the needful.

Add the windshield washer fluid as this light Indicates a low level of windshield washer fluid.

This warning light comes on to inform you about the problem with your vehicle's particulate filter. It means that you need to regenerate it actively. You need to maintain a speed of 40mph for almost 10 to 15 minutes to fix the problem.

This light simply turns on when you switch on the parking lamps or the low beam headlamps.

When you switch on the front fog lamps, this light turns on. If you don't see this light on the dashboard when front fog lamps are on, get it checked as soon as possible.

This indicator lights up when you switch on the right or left direction Indicator. If you notice this light flashing faster, there is a probability of a burnt bulb. Replace it if that's the case.

This symbol can appear in various colors. If you see a white sign, it means that the ACC system is switched on. This light turns green when you engage the ACC system. The light turns off if it is switched off.

When you are using the high beams, this light comes on. Take your vehicle for service if any lamp need to be replaced.