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Service engine soon light what repairs might i need?

What other repairs mightI want to check. It has 142 thousand miles.

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First, check if this warning is a SERVICE SOON or a CHECK ENGINE light. First just is a reminder that you need check or change fluids, filters and periodical maintenance. Check engine light measn that some fault code is detected and some sensor is sending this signal to the coputer car, you will need scanned the computer car with OBD scanner reader tool in order to know exactly what is the fault code number stored there.

Hope this helps.

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Paul W

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  • Posted on Jan 05, 2009

SOURCE: "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON

Hi!
Your service light is a reminder and really you should carry out a full fluid and oil change with filters particulary on the Engine. If you have recently purchased the vehicle then I would say imperitive, however if you have had it serviced regulary and feel it isn't ready then try holding down the trip meter button then turn on the ignition whilst still holding it down for 20 seconds or so this should reset it.
Good Luck!
As for cost's if you were here in the U.K. around £175 $220ish.
Paul 'W'

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2008

SOURCE: P0401. P0133, P1131- emmision test

Based on what the tech manuals say I would change the DPFE sensor for the EGR Valve, careful not to tear the special silicone rubber hoses that go to it from the exhaust, as a Ford dealer tech I saw these codes allot, and the DPFE sensor was almost always the issue or the hoses going to it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: i need to reset service engine soon light. How do i do this?

you have to have a code reader or you can take to your local parts store(autozone) and they will scan and clear for free

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: Service Engine Soon light on - 2001 Expedition,

need to know the code. most common codes found in this type vehicle are for Evap, EGR, lean codes for
vacuum leaks & misfire codes. let me know ... be glad to help

Greg Mills

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  • Posted on Sep 06, 2009

SOURCE: 03 Ford Expedition service engine soon light

Take it to your local mechanic to get an OBD code check. It should tell you the problem, and you can get an estimate on the fix unless you want to do it yourself. It could be a fuel filter issue.

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