2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 458

Instrument Cluster Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators may not be present in your vehicle. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the ЉService engine soonЉ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain , a 4x4 or a AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)