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Ford Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Ford Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Ford. Click the link to the right of each one learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 90 of them, so search carefully!

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Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Powertrain Trouble IndicatorPowertrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belt reminderRear seat seat belt reminder -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Hood ajar indicatorHood ajar indicator -- click for more
Trank ajar indicatorTrunk ajar indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningLow outside temperature warning -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Master Warning SymbolMaster warning light -- click for more
Check engine lightService engine soon indicator -- click for more
Electronic Power ControlElectronic device failure indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric Park Brake IndicatorElectric park brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot monitor indicators -- click for moreBlind spot monitor off
Cross traffic alert indicatorCross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping indicatorLane keeping system indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Warning
Auto Hold IndicatorAutomatic brake hold indicators -- click for moreBrake hold off
Brake hold availableMore automatic brake hold indicators -- click for moreAuto hold unavailable
Start stop indicatorStart stop system indicators -- click for moreStart stop fault indicator
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control -- click for more
Special feature and accessory indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Heads up display indicatorHeads up display indicator -- click for more
Haul (towing) IndicatorTow mode indicators -- click for moreHaul indicator
Launch control indicatorLaunch control indicator -- click for more
Performance shift indicatorShift indicators -- click for moreUp shift indicatorDown shift indicator
Over speed warningOver speed indicator -- click for more
Grade Assist IndicatorGrade and hill start assist indicators -- click for moreHill start assist
Grade assist 2More grade and hill start assist indicators -- click for moreAll Terrain Progress Control
4 Automatic4 wheel drive mode indicators -- click for more4-wheel Drive Hi Indicator4_wheel_drive_low_indicator
Electronic Rear Differential LockDifferential lock indicators -- click for more4wd lock indicatorDifferential locks indicator3
Mud ruts mode indicatorSpecial 4 wheel drive mode indicators -- click for moreSlippery mode indicator
Fuel operated heatFuel operated heater -- click for more
Electric or hybrid vehicle indicators
Hybrid Ready IndicatorHybrid or EV ready indicator -- click for moreReady Mode Indicator
High voltage batteryHigh voltage battery indicators -- click for moreHigh voltage batteryHigh voltage battery
EV now indicatorMore high voltage battery indicators -- click for moreEV charge indicatorEV later indicator
Battery charging symbolHybrid battery charging indicator -- click for more
Plug in IndicatorHybrid charging indicator -- click for more
EV mode onEV mode indicators -- click for moreEV mode later
Eco Operation Indicator SymbolEconomy mode operation indicators -- click for moreEco mode
Battery assist 1Mild hybrid system operation indicators -- click for moreBattery assist 2Battery assist 3
Diesel vehicle indicators
Glow Plug Indicator SymbolGlow plug preheat indicator -- click for more
Water in Fuel Indicator 2Water in fuel indicator -- click for more
Diesel Exhaust FilterDiesel exhaust fluid level warning -- click for more
Diesel exhaust brake indicatorDiesel exhaust brake indicators -- click for moreDiesel exhaust brake off indicatorAutomatic diesel exhaust brake indicator
Lighting indicators
High beam assistantAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outHeadlamp out indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, Fiesta, GT, Fusion, Mustang, Mustang Mach E, Ranger, Taurus, and Transit.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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