2005 Ford Explorer

70,555 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CSRCKM
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check enging light is coming on, and it is putting the vehichle in fail-safe mode, what does this usually mean? Thanks
May 5, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The computer is identifying something that can cause damage to the engine or transmission. What you need to do is take the vehicle to have the computer scanned. Most parts stores will do it for free.

Have it checked and let me know what you find,

Joe
May 7, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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