Ford Flex Dashboard Light Guide

For cruising around the streets of Middletown, Odessa, and Dover, nothing works quite like a Ford Flex. This incredible SUV offers the versatility and reliability that so many drivers have been looking for. If you're the lucky owner of one, you already know everything this vehicle can offer.

Most moments behind the wheel of the Flex are enjoyable enough, but that can be tainted when one of those pesky dashboard lights turns on. What could be going wrong? Not knowing what the light is indicating can be frustrating, which is precisely why our team at Winner Ford has put together this Ford Flex dashboard light guide!

Warning Lights

When it comes to dashboard lights, these are the ones that require more serious attention. Warning lights indicate there is a problem with your Ford Flex and they're typically depicted in yellow or red. While all indicate some type of issue, the severity can vary quite a bit, so you need to know the proper response to each.

• Anti-Lock Braking System: This light appears as the letters ABS inside a circle and it indicates a problem with your anti-lock brakes. Your normal brakes should still work, but overall brake performance is severely reduced.
• Battery: Your battery light will turn on when your battery isn't properly charging. Make sure you get this checked out as soon as possible to avoid any further complications. As you might expect, this light looks like a car battery.
• Brake System: This light looks like an exclamation point inside a circle followed by a P inside a circle and represents a problem with your overall braking system. It could be a few different issues, so get it checked out right away. Make sure you check your parking brake first, as leaving it engaged will also cause this light to come on.
• Powertrain Fault: If you see a light that looks like a wrench, it indicates a problem with your powertrain. This is a serious issue, so get your Flex to a service center as soon as possible.
• Service Engine Soon: This is essentially the Flex's check engine light and takes on the classic engine-block appearance. It indicates a variety of problems which can range from an engine misfire to subpar emissions. Whatever the issue actually is, they'll all require professional attention.

Indicator Lights

Not all dashboard lights indicate a problem with your vehicle. A select few of your lights are indicator lights and merely alert you that one of the Flex's numerous features are engaged or working properly. These lights are usually green or blue in color.

• Lane Keeping Aid: This light looks like a car in-between two vertical dotted lines and means your Lane Keeping Assist feature is engaged.
• Front Fog Lamps: When you turn your fog lights on, you should see a light that looks like a headlamp with three diagonal lines coming out of it intersected by a curvy vertical line.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: You may recognize your normal cruise control light as it just looks like a speedometer, but the Adaptive Cruise Control indicator is a bit different. It depicts a speedometer in which the needle is pointing to a car and an arrow is pointing to a spot further to the right on the speedometer.

Visit Our Service Center

If you find yourself dealing with a warning light in the Middletown, Odessa, and Dover areas as described by our Ford Flex dashboard light guide, you'll need a reliable service center to get your vehicle back in action. For quality service you can count on, look no further than Winner Ford. Our service center is equipped with all the latest technology and our technicians know the Ford Flex inside and out. Contact us to schedule your service appointment today!