My check engine light came on?

This is how you can gather the codes so we can fix the car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

Heck engine light has nothing to fo wiyh oil change reminder! It has stured a code(s) and beeds to have a scantool plugged into the DKC to read the code. If the light blinks, it means the converter could be damaged by the problem. Autozone will read the codes for free, do it ASAP

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With the check light coming on, there will be a set fault code in the ECU memory, get a scan done and report the codes, this may give us a clue as to what is going on here.

Mark (mhpautos)

Ford had a lot of trouble with the DPFEs. They even extended the warranty on some. Check with your dealer. It would be wise to clean the valve and its port first.

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Could be a shifting solenoid problem-a badly needed tune-up will cause the transmission to function improperly-dirty fluid and filter if it continues get the tranny pressure tested-

Hi:
If the car is still running good, chances are there is a leak in the EVAP system. The plug should be under the dash on the driver's side. Let me know what you find.

Joe

We need to scan for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on. This guide will help us find the code so we can fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

Is the light on and need to have it off
or you have no light at all
(KOEO no check engine )
bulb is in the rear of instrument panel
you have to remove it to gain access to the bulb
INSTRUMENT PANELS - ANALOG -1998 Mercury Sable LS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn switch to RUN position. Place 1/8" drift pin-punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing.

2. Remove upper and lower steering column shroud. Remove 2 retaining screws from instrument panel steering column cover and remove instrument panel steering column cover from instrument panel.

3. On column shift model, insert Radio Removing Tool (T87P-19061-A) into integrated control panel face plate. Push removers in about 1.5" to release retaining clips.

CAUTION:DO NOT use excessive force when installing radio removers. Excessive force will damage retaining clips and make control panel removal difficult.

4. Apply a light spreading force on removers and pull integrated control panel out of instrument panel. Disconnect wiring connectors and automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, if equipped.

5. Remove 4 retaining screws and instrument panel finish panel from instrument panel. Tilt steering wheel to lowest position to make clearance to remove instrument panel finish panel.

6. On column shift vehicles, remove adjustment nut from transmission range indicator cable and remove transmission range indicator cable from bracket. On all vehicles, remove 4 retaining screws from instrument cluster. Pull top of instrument cluster toward steering wheel.

7. Reach behind instrument cluster and disconnect electrical connectors from instrument cluster. Remove instrument cluster from instrument panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.

Is the check engine light on? If so get the code(s) read and post the result here, Autozone will read em for free. If you only observe the condition with a certain brand of gas. Avoid that gas! Upgrade to a higher octane.