Seeing your Ford’s computer turn on the check engine light is not a fun moment. Fortunately, it does not automatically mean major problems or expensive repairs. If the light is steady, not blinking, and the vehicle drives normally, you can get back home and call your trusted mechanic to make an appointment. If the check engine light is blinking, it is recommended that you pull over as soon as it is safe to do so, and turn off the engine. We recommend getting your Ford towed to a Walnut Creek mechanic – if you drive your vehicle while the check engine light is blinking, it is likely to cause expensive damage.
Fortunately, many of causes of the check engine light (and there are thousands of conditions that can trigger this light) do not involve major repairs. As a matter of fact, out of top 10 causes of the check engine light, only catalytic converter replacement is a major expense. Another two – gas cap replacement and spark plugs replacement – are to be expected at some point, with spark plugs replacement being a recurring item as your car puts on some miles. Another three of the top ten are sensor replacements.
Naturally, with so many possible causes, it takes a professional, with professional grade scanners as well as extensive diagnostic experience to get to the root cause of the problem. Codes stored in a computer function as road signs to point technicians in the direction of the subsystems that need to be tested to determine the crux of the problem.
Fortunately, our nationally ASE-certified technicians have extensive Ford diagnostic experience, and are equipped with state-of-the-art digital tools narrow down the possibilities and to get your vehicle healthy again. And for your peace of mind, all repairs performed at Frank’s Auto Service in Walnut Creek are covered by our nationwide warranty: 36,000 miles / 3 years. So call Frank’s Auto Service when your Ford needs check engine light repairs, or any other issues it may be presenting – we are a full service auto repair shop.