What does wrench light mean on expedition?
What does wrench light mean on expedition?
powertrain malfunction
The wrench light indicates a powertrain malfunction – quite possibly to do with your 4WD system. You will need to have a diagnostic test performed, as the wrench indicates that some sort of failure code is being logged that will aid in a proper diagnosis.
What happens when Wrench light comes on while driving?
A wrench shaped light came on, and having a sudden loss of power while driving. 2. The accelerator stops working and has extremely limited power. It’s really very dangerous when during in highway. The problem placed my wife in peril – she crawled along for 1/2 mile before finding a place to get off the road safely.
Why is the wrench light not working on my Ford Freestyle?
Driving along and the car jerks, wrench light comes on, and pressing the gas pedal does not make the car accelerate. Turning it off for a few minutes fixes the issue for a while and then it happens again. I am concerned for my safety as I am driving at highway speeds when this happens.
What should I do if the red warning light comes on?
Action: If the light comes on (red) when driving, stop as soon as possible, switch off the engine or let the engine idle for a few minutes. This should allow coolant temperature to reduce and the red warning light should go blue. Description: What is ABS?
Why is the wrench light on on my Ford Edge?
Wrench light came up on dash. It would stop if the car was restarted, but would randomly happen again. Throttle body had to be replaced. Returning back to Miami/Homestead from being evacuated, (Hurricane Irma) while on the turnpike, the car de-activated my cruise control and would not accelerate.
Why does my wrench light keep coming on?
The wrench light will come on due to low voltage in your system, low boost, abnormal temperature differences between the block and cylinder head, or faulty oil cooler. Most of the time it’s associated with some sort of maintenance that needs to be done on your truck.
What does the yellow wrench warning light mean?
If the yellow “wrench” light stays on while the engine is running, you are in whats called the “limp home” mode. There is something wrong with the engine management system, and the engine runs, but with minimal performance (read “no power”). It’s designed to get you out of traffic and home (or to the nearest repair center).
Is it safe to drive with a wrench light on?
It is not safe to drive. The wrench light indicates something is wrong with your power train. That’s a bit overkill. By Federal Safety Standards, a red light means immediate service is required, a yellow light means service is required, but nothing is unsafe. Waldo, or anyone, will you call a dealership and ask?
What causes a wrench warning light on a Ford F150?
While in some cases this is caused by a dirty air filter, most of the time the consensus seems to be that it is an issue with a faulty throttle body that will need cleaning and/or replacement. Cleaning takes about 20-40 minutes ( How-to found here) and taking it to the dealer will set you back anywhere from $200-$400.
