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    4. : Why did the engine malfunction light turn on in the Ford Focus?

Why did the engine malfunction light turn on in the Ford Focus?
Years 2011-2018

Answer

If the engine malfunction light has turned on in our Ford Focus, it means that a malfunction has been detected in the fuel, exhaust or engine system. The nature of the light is quite generic and it could also be a false alarm, a situation that should be checked in the workshop as soon as possible.
Posted on: 20 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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