Ford Dashboard Warning Lights

Reviewed by automotive technicians · Last updated August 22, 2026

13 warning lights · Models: Edge, Escape, Explorer, F-150, F-150/Escape/Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Mustang

F-150 (2015-2025) — Orange Wrench / Powertrain Fault STOP

Ford's wrench light indicates a non-emissions powertrain fault detected by the PCM. Unlike the check…
Escape (2013-2025) — Red SRS / Airbag Warning Light On Solid STOP

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) has detected a fault. The airbags are DISABLED and will NOT …
Escape (2013-2025) — Solid Check Engine Light (MIL) CAUTION

A solid check engine light on the Ford Escape means the onboard diagnostics (OBD-II) system has dete…
Explorer (2016-2025) — TPMS Warning Light — Low Tire Pressure CAUTION

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System has detected that one or more tires are below the recommended co…
Mustang (2015-2025) — Red Oil Pressure / Oil Can Warning STOP

The engine oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimum threshold. This is NOT a low oil level re…
Fusion (2013-2020) — ABS Warning Light On Solid CAUTION

The Anti-lock Braking System has detected a fault and has been disabled. Your regular (non-ABS) brak…
F-150 (2015-2025) — Solid Check Engine Light (MIL) CAUTION

A solid check engine light on the Ford F-150 indicates the PCM has detected an emissions-related fau…
Escape (2013-2025) — 4WD / AWD Warning Light CAUTION

The All-Wheel Drive system has detected a fault. On the Ford Escape, the intelligent AWD system uses…
Explorer (2016-2025) — Charging System Warning Light (Battery) STOP

The charging system is not providing sufficient voltage to the battery. This means the alternator ha…
F-150/Escape/Explorer (2020-2026) — Start-Stop System Warning Light CAUTION

The Start-Stop System Warning Light indicates that the automatic engine start-stop system has been d…
Focus (2012-2018) — Traction Control Warning Light CAUTION

The traction control system has detected wheel slip or the system has been manually disabled. If the…
Edge (2015-2025) — Lane Keeping Alert / Lane Departure Warning Light CAUTION

The Lane Keeping System (LKA) has detected a fault or is unable to detect lane markings. The system …
F-150 (2015-2025) — Collision Warning / Pre-Collision Assist Light CAUTION

The Pre-Collision Assist system uses radar and camera sensors to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and o…

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