Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
Check engine light came on after flooring it f250.
A service engine soon ses light is an easy way for your ford s onboard computer system to bring potential engine problems or failing parts to your attention.
The on board diagnostic computer or obd computer throws an error code that is stored in the computer which triggers the check engine light to come on.
However once you have had the repair completed the light may not reset itself automatically.
Had stopped for a while at least an hour or so and when i restarted the truck the light came stayed on.
Since the 1980s many vehicles have been built to be run by the engine computer unit ecu which controls vehicle s drivetrain and auxiliary systems based on input from the vehicle s sensors this computer will make adjustments to your vehicle s performance to keep your ride running smoothly.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
We re 7 hours from home and at least 100 miles from the nearest ford dealer.
The engine light came on a month ago.
Here are the 10 most common issues that trigger it.
The orange check engine light is a car s way of telling you something is wrong.
This light is the centerpiece of your vehicle s on board diagnostics system obd.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
After you have fixed the problem.
A flashing check engine light is your ford f250 s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
By makeda november 19 2014 this article applies to the ford f 250 f 350 diesel super duty 2005 2014.
Hello i have a 2012 f250 6 7l power stroke diesel truck that i bought 2 months ago.
It should never be ignored.
The check engine light on a ford f 250 comes on when your truck needs regular maintenance or when there is a problem with the truck.
The fuel injection control module power train control module and.
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2011 ford f 250 super duty.
To turn the light off you must perform a manual.
Here is what you need to do if your ford f 250 or f 250 super duty s check engine light goes on.
The f 350 6 0 liter diesel trucks have 3 drivetrained controlled computers.
It has 115 000 miles.