Ford Escape Dashboard Light Guide

Anti-Lock Braking System – When you see this light, it means there may be an issue with the braking system. This light can serve as a reminder to get your brakes checked soon.

Battery – This light can appear briefly when you start your vehicle to indicate connection with the battery. If this light is illuminated while you are driving, it means there is a problem with your battery. You should turn off all unnecessary electrical elements of the vehicle and get your car serviced as soon as possible.

Brake System Lights – This light will typically show when you activate the parking brake, but if you see it when you don’t have the parking brake activated, it can signal to low brake fluid levels or brake problems. If you see this light without the parking brake activated, get your car serviced as soon as possible.

Engine Coolant Temperature – If the engine coolant temperature gets too high, this light will display on the dashboard. If this happens, turn off your engine immediately and let it cool before attempting to restart the vehicle. If the problem persists and the light continues to display, take your car to be serviced immediately.

Low Tire Pressure Warning – Your tire pressure can fluctuate due to many factors. When it reaches a level that is too low, you may see this light appear on your dashboard. When this happens, you should check the tire pressure on all of your tires, locate the ones that have a low reading, and restore tire pressure to its usual amount.

Check Engine Light – This is the most common light that we see on the dashboard, and it has many different meanings. Due to this, it is best to just get your vehicle checked out whenever you see this light. By running a check of the Emissions Control System, a technician can often locate the problem in short order and may identify a simple fix. If this light is illuminated and flashing, it can mean there is a misfire in the engine, and you should get your vehicle serviced immediately.

Stability Control – This light appears briefly when you start your vehicle. In some cases, the light briefly flashes when you lose traction on the vehicle’s tires, often when driving in extreme elements. If the light remains illuminated, there may be a malfunction in the system, and you should have the vehicle checked.