We’ll give you some insight into the Ford Escape dashboard symbols. You’ll learn the difference between the indicator lights and the warning lights. We’ll show you what these lights mean, and what you should do when they appear while you’re out on the road. If you’re vehicle does require service.
When you encounter a Ford Escape dashboard light, the first thing you’ll want to know is whether it’s an emergency that requires immediate attention, or if it’s just a warning that something’s amiss. Some lights, in fact, are even just indicators that let you know things are working the way they should. Let’s look at a few of the most common you might see.
Ford Escape Dashboard Symbols
Ford Escape Warning Lights
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Positive Indicator Lights
Positive indicator lights let you know that things are working properly and that systems are engaged. For example, a car that has dual S-curves behind the wheels lets you know your Stability Control system is engaged. If you see a car between two dotted lane lines, that’s letting you know your Lane Keeping System is engaged. Finally, the letter A inside an open circle lets you know your Auto Start-Stop engine feature is working properly.
Warning Lights
The most common yellow warning light is a picture of an engine. This is the infamous Check Engine light. It means that there’s a malfunction somewhere in your system. While the car remains drivable, whatever the problem is needs to be diagnosed and fixed quickly, or it can turn into something worse. Sometimes this just indicates a loose fuel cap, so tighten that up first and see if it goes off after driving a bit.
Danger Lights
Lights that are red usually indicate imminent danger, to the point where you should stop driving immediately. The most common of these include a picture of a battery, which indicates an issue with your charging system (your car could stall out and not start again).
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