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    4. : Why did the engine failure light come on in the Ford Ka?

Why did the engine failure light come on in the Ford Ka?
Years 2016-2019

Answer

The engine failure warning light in the Ford Ka can come on for countless reasons, and it also has different colors that indicate its severity. Generally, the orange light on indicates a minor malfunction, sometimes it is even false alarms or a lambda probe failure. On the other hand, when it lights up red and flashing, it indicates a serious malfunction that requires the car to be stopped immediately, in order to avoid even more serious problems.
Posted on: 11 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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