Ford Dashboard Symbols and Meaning (FULL list, Free Download)

It illuminates in the information display when the transmission system malfunctions.

Illuminates when the powertrain or four-wheel drive require service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

If the indicator does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

It illuminates when the fuel cap is not properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to illuminate.

It illuminates when the ignition is on and the engine is off, this is normal.
If it illuminates when the engine is on this indicates the emission control system requires service. If it flashes, have your vehicle checked immediately.

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

It illuminates in the information display when the hill start assist is not available

The traction control off indicator illuminates when you switch the traction control system off, or when an alternative stability control mode is selected that requires the traction control off depending on the drive mode selected.

It illuminates when the low beam headlamp requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

The engine does not start until the glow plug indicator turns off. This may take several seconds in extremely cold conditions.

It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Aid Mode or Alert and Aid Mode are selected.

It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If illuminated, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. If it begins to flash at any time, have the system checked as soon as possible.

It illuminates when the washer fluid is low.

It illuminates when the fuel and water separator has a significant quantity of water in it and requires immediate draining.

It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Alert Mode is selected.

Continuously illuminates when four-wheel drive low is selected.

Once the diesel particulate filter is full, active regeneration raises the exhaust temperature to eliminate the particles. During cleaning, the particles convert to harmless gasses.
When the engine control module detects that the diesel particulate filter is nearly full of particulates, and you are not operating your vehicle in a manner to allow effective regeneration, messages appear in the information display as a reminder for you to drive your vehicle in order to clean the diesel particulate filter.
If you drive your vehicle in a manner to allow effective regeneration, the information display shows a cleaning exhaust filter message.

This indicator appears on the combination meter display when “BSD/ RCTA” is touched to deactivate the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert), or when the BSD/ RCTA is suspended temporarily.

It illuminates white under normal conditions. If it illuminates amber, then the battery is low on charge.

If both rear wheel axle shafts lock together, the indicator in the cluster is amber, providing additional traction.
If you select the electronic locking differential and the indicator in the cluster is gray or turns from amber to gray while driving, one of the following has occurred:
● The vehicle speed is too high.
● The accelerator pedal is too high during an engagement attempt.
● The vehicle is experiencing an anti-lock brake activation.
● The left and right wheel speed difference is too high during an engagement attempt.
If you select the electronic locking differential and the indicator in the cluster does not turn on, the following has occurred:
● The system has malfunctioned and accompanies a check locking differential message in the information display. See your dealer as soon as possible.

It illuminates in the information display when the overdrive has been disengaged.

When the system detects an approaching vehicle a tone sounds, the indicator illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear in the information display to show which side the approaching vehicle is coming from.

It illuminates when you switch the system on.

Illuminates when this feature is switched on and the system is operating properly.
● Flashes when the engine brake is disabled due to a fault or the engine does not meet the required braking conditions.
● Does not iluminate when the switch or indicator is faulty.

Illuminates when the diesel exhaust fluid is low, contaminated or the system requires service.

Illuminates when this feature is switched on and the system is operating properly.
● Flashes when the engine brake is disabled due to a fault or the engine does not meet the required braking conditions.
● Does not iluminate when the switch or indicator is faulty.

When the system detects a vehicle, the indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from.
If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes.

It illuminates when the fuel level is low.

Continuously illuminates when four-wheel drive high is selected.

Continuously illuminates when four-wheel drive auto is selected.

Momentarily illuminates when two-wheel drive high is selected.

It illuminates when you switch the system on.