Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 3

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped)

Illuminates when the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive control in the Controls
and Features chapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission
overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear
shift) light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive
mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and
operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is
detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control
Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.

OVERDRIVE

!

BRAKE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the light remains on,
continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care
chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.

Four wheel drive indicator

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the START
position. Illuminates when 4x4 range
is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

ABS

4x4

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Four wheel drive low

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the START
position. Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged. If
the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON or START position and any
door is open.

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

This light will come on when the
key is in the ON position and the:
• engine coolant temperature is

very high

• engine oil pressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to
check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure
gauge.

Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure
gauge in this chapter for more information.

Speed control

This light comes on when either the
COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls
are pressed. It turns off when the
cruise cancel control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.

SecuriLock

Y

anti-theft system

This light indicates the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. Momentarily
illuminates when the ignition is
turned to ON/START. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash

LOW

RANGE

DOOR

AJAR

CRUISE

THEFT

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or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock

y passive

anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the ignition key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or
ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition in the
OFF position (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is
opened.

GAUGES

0

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

MPH

20

km/h

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

LOW
FUEL

CRUISE

ABS

+ -

L

E

F

H

RPM 1000

X

0

1

2

3

5

6

4

P R N

2 1

8

C

18

H

D

FUEL FILL

DOOR
AJAR

LOW

RANGE

4 X 4

BRAKE

!

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

THEFT

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