John aka eauto the car guy replied 3 years ago the powertrain malfunction wrench service warning indicator is used to inform the driver that an oil change is required and to inform the driver if a powertrain fault is present in the pcm enginecomputer or tcm transmissioncontrol module.
What does the wrench light mean on a ford fiesta 2016.
The wrench near the 6 on your tachometer is the oil change indicator.
The yellow wrench indicator means service engine soon typically refering to a possible issue with the engine or transmission.
See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications.
Have you had your oil changed lately.
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Do not drive the vehicle.
If the light blinks however there is a major issue.
Have it towed to the nearest repair facility.
What does the light indicate.
Wrench light means service engine soon my fiesta has triggered that light only when it needs an oil change and it s joined by a message on the lcd display.
For less serious issues assuming the vehicle is operating normally the light will stay on but remain steady.
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The wrench light is displayed on the dash.
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The ford iolm intelligent oil life monitor system is a software based algorithm driven device that takes into account.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by ford.
If this indicator is showing it is rcommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealership for servicing at the earliest possible time.
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In my fiesta it has only appeared when the engine oil interval has expired but i never wait that long.
Everything seems to be running right.
One of the most sensitive lights on a ford the check engine light has two warning levels.
I have a 2016 ford fiesta with 10200 miles on it.
When the wrench light comes on the vehicle may go automatically into limp mode which limits the capabilities of the engine and transmission in order to reduce mechanical stress on the possible failing components.
I usually replace my synthetic oil every 5k miles and whenever the wrench appears as well as a change oil message on the lcd display.
The other day i was on a hurry so i told my gf to take the car to a napa service center.
Just the wrench light ford mechanic.
