The symbol on your 2001 Ford Escape dashboard that looks like an engine likely indicates a problem with the
engine's Check Engine light. It's usually depicted as a stylized engine or sometimes a car with an engine symbol underneath. This light illuminates when the onboard diagnostic system (OBD) detects a fault within the engine or emission control system.
It doesn't specify *what* the problem is, only that there's a problem requiring attention. You'll need to have the code read by a mechanic or use an OBD-II scanner to determine the specific issue. Ignoring it could lead to more significant and expensive problems down the line.
