The wrench light on a Ford Explorer is the powertrain malfunction indicator. When the vehicle computer detects a problem with the engine or transmission, it turns on the wrench light and restricts the vehicle's performance. When it comes on, You may experience a severe reduction in the vehicles performance. The common causes of the light lie in throttle control and/or transmission.The light may come on along with the check engine light. Whether the check engine light is on or not, get the codes with a good OBD scan tool and narrow down the possible causes of the problem. You also need to check inside of the throttle body. If its d***y, clean it up and perform idle relearn.
Alma Martinez
July 27, 2022
My 2013 Ford Explorer comes to a complete stop then the yellow wrench comes on then you restart it and drives off again it happens like two to three times a day
Pearline P.
April 10, 2020
The wrench light on a ford explorer is the powertrain malfunction indicator, you can find the exact cause by using an obd ii scan tool on the vehicle.
I washed u nderr the hood I just purchased the vehicle with a 10000 miles it's a04 is there anyway j.an clean something rather than purches the h* km e gas pedal or is jt something in nder the hood
It means the sensors in your transmission and accelerator have detected a problem with your Temperature, Oil Pressure, or electronic communication in your drivetrain.
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