Service engine soon light is on

RASMATAZ

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Go here:

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

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:32 PM (Merged)

SACKETTA

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2004 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

Yesterday I noticed I had a wrench light appear on my 2004 Ford Explorer. When I came to a complete stop it was almost like my vehicle was hesitating to get going again. I turned my vehicle off and then back on again and the light was no longer on. Any suggestions on what the problem could be?

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:32 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for codes. The light is on because the computer has picked up on a problem.

Let me know what they tell you.

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)

JOYCEG1258

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2004 FORD EXPLORER
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
70,000 MILES

The last few days my car has been running a little rough while in idle. Yesterday the service engin soon light came on and is still on. I took my car in for an oil chage today and they said that the oil was a little low and that they had to top off the coolant. I also have always used arco gas but in my last fuel up, I used shell gas instead and it was right after that I started with the problem.

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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The check engine light indicates that there are trouble codes stored by the vehicle's computer. You will need to retrieve these trouble codes to help pinpoint the culprit. Most part stores will get the codes from your vehicle free of charge.