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Has anyone had their stop/start system indicator light stay on in their Ford Ranger? Mine suddenly lit up and won’t go off. The truck seems to run fine otherwise, but I’m a bit worried it’s a sign of something bigger. Should I be concerned, or is this just one of those quirks? Any advice would be great before I head to the mechanic!

(08-29-2024, 01:09 PM)Nicko Wrote: Has anyone had their stop/start system indicator light stay on in their Ford Ranger? Mine suddenly lit up and won’t go off. The truck seems to run fine otherwise, but I’m a bit worried it’s a sign of something bigger. Should I be concerned, or is this just one of those quirks? Any advice would be great before I head to the mechanic!

I’ve had that happen on my Ford Ranger, and it definitely gave me a bit of a scare at first. The stop/start system indicator light staying on usually means there’s an issue with that specific system, but it doesn’t necessarily mean something major is wrong with your truck.

A few things could trigger the light, like a low battery charge, issues with the alternator, or even something as simple as the system being temporarily disabled due to certain driving conditions (like if the engine is too cold or the battery isn’t fully charged).

If your truck is running fine otherwise, it might just be one of those quirks. You could try a couple of things before heading to the mechanic:

1. Turn the truck off and back on after letting it sit for a bit. Sometimes the system just needs a reset.
   
2. Check the battery and connections. If your battery is getting old or isn’t holding a full charge, that could be the culprit.
   
3. Make sure everything’s charged up—try driving around for a bit to see if the light goes off after the battery gets a good charge.
   

If the light stays on or you notice any changes in how the truck drives, it might be worth getting it checked out just to be safe. But in most cases, it’s not something to lose sleep over, especially if everything else is running smoothly.