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What does a wrench light mean on a Ford Explorer?

What does a wrench light mean on a Ford Explorer?

powertrain malfunction indicator light
The wrench warning light on Ford vehicles is the powertrain malfunction indicator light. When it illuminates, it means that the computer has detected an issue with your vehicle’s powertrain or four-wheel-drive system.

What does the yellow wrench light mean on a Ford Edge?

Powertrain Fault Light
Powertrain Fault Light: If an issue is detected with the Ford SUV’s AWD or powertrain, a dashboard symbol in the shape of a wrench will appear on its dashboard. This is the powertrain fault light. Contact a certified Ford mechanic as soon as you can.

Why is the wrench light still on on my Ford Explorer?

Looked up wrench light warning-drive train problem take to dealer. Took vehicle to dealership next day. Vehicle did drive fine next day. Wrench light off, engine light still on. Immediately went to sales floor to find salesperson who sold us the vehicle. Asked him if there was a recall on this yet, obviously you have sold me a defective car.

How long does it take to fix Ford Explorer wrench?

As soon as the part came in, they would attempt to fix. Two days later, the service department called me back and said the part had finally arrived and they had installed it, however they wanted to keep the car for another day to drive it and make sure it was operating correctly.

What does the wrench light on a Ford truck mean?

The wrench light in the Ford F-Series trucks is very similar to a check engine light. When the wrench light comes on the vehicle may go automatically into limp mode, which limits the capabilities of the engine and transmission in order to reduce mechanical stress on the possible failing components.

What should I do about my 2016 Ford Explorer?

Ask your Ford dealer. No one has added a helpful site for this 2016 Explorer problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: So my wife was driving my 16 Explorer XLT with my 3 year old son and she called me saying the car would not accelerate from a stop (at a light or stop sign).

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