Check engine light turns on

Hi,

First, it is normal for it to turn on when first started, but it should turn off and stay off after a second or two. If that isn't the case and it stays on, we need to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes to see why this is happening.

This vehicle has an OBD1 computer system which doesn't require a scan tool to retrieve codes. Here is a link that explains how it's done. Do this and let me know what codes you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Do this and let me know what you find. Also, please include any symptoms you may be experiencing.

Take care,
Joe