What's it mean when my service engine light comes on in my 2002 Ford Explorer XLT?

What's it mean when my service engine light comes on in my 2002 Ford Explorer XLT? - 1

There's a problem with the car that the computer has detected. To find the problem a mechanic or auto parts store will connect a OBD-2 scan tool that plugs into a port under the dashboard. The scan tool will retrieve a trouble code that has a number and a description of the problem and possible solutions. These videos will help explain it in detail.

You have a problem with you car. Take it in and get it fixed It means you could have one of dozens of different problems with the performance and operation of your engine or engine components. Go to your local auto parts store, they can read the code for your for free. Check the owners manual. It will depend on the Explorers odometer reading. Usually just an oil change will suffice, but you will have to clear the light with a scanner. Nothing because it happens all the time. It could mean a multitude of things. The one time my service engine light has come on on my 2009 Ford Escape XLT it was because the water pump belt broke.

You have a problem with you car. Take it in and get it fixed

It means you could have one of dozens of different problems with the performance and operation of your engine or engine components. Go to your local auto parts store, they can read the code for your for free.

Check the owners manual. It will depend on the Explorers odometer reading. Usually just an oil change will suffice, but you will have to clear the light with a scanner.

Nothing because it happens all the time.

It could mean a multitude of things. The one time my service engine light has come on on my 2009 Ford Escape XLT it was because the water pump belt broke.