2022 FORD Police Interceptor Utility Warning Lights and Indicators Guide
This Guide covers the 2022 FORD Police Interceptor Utility’s warning lights and indicators. Safe driving requires understanding these indicators, which indicate vehicle status and potential issues.
Video: 2022 FORD Police Interceptor Utility Indicators
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that can become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning lamp, but do not display when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a system error. You continue to have the normal braking (without ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp also illuminates. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a system error. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and immediately have the system checked.
Blind Spot Monitor
Illuminates when you switch this feature off or in conjunction with a message.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and illuminates when:
- You apply the parking brake with the ignition on.
- Your vehicle has a brake fault or low brake fluid level, regardless of parking brake position.
If the lamp illuminates when you are moving, you may have the parking brake applied. Make sure the parking brake is off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible if the lamp continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control
Illuminates when you switch this feature on.
Deep Snow and Sand
Illuminates when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch on the left or right direction indicator or the hazard flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when the electric parking brake has a system error.
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop your vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, this indicates a system error. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level.
Note: Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Immediately have the system checked.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone sounds to remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates there is a system error.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It flashes when you use the headlamp flasher.
High Voltage Electric System Failure
It illuminates if your hybrid electric vehicle has an electrical component fault or failure that causes your vehicle to shutdown or enter a limited operating mode. A message can appear in the instrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed.
Lamps On
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when the liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Lock Release
Illuminates when the rear liftgate mechanism remains unlocked for a short time before timing out, permitting access the cargo area.
Low Beam Warning
Illuminates when the low beam headlamp bulb is not properly functioning.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It also momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Low Washer Fluid
Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Police Engine Idle feature
Illuminates when the police engine idle feature is armed and active.
Police Perimeter Alert
Illuminates when the police perimeter security feature has been activated.
Police Pursuit Mode
Illuminates when police pursuit mode is active. 
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the system detects a powertrain or an AWD fault. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist
Illuminates when you switch this feature off or when the feature is unavailable.
Ready to Drive
Illuminated when you have switched on your hybrid electric vehicle and it is ready to drive. A corresponding message can appear stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for inspection and maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is cranked and automatically turns off if no system errors are present. However, if after 15 seconds it flashes eight times, this indicates that your vehicle is not ready for inspection and maintenance (I/M) testing.
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a system error. The on board diagnostics system has detected an error in the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire can be occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle can cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Failure to respond to the warning lamp can cause component damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control
It flashes when the system isactive. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a system error. During a system error thesystem switches off. Immediately have the system checked.
Stability Control Off
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver’s door and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
Automatic Transmission Warning Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the transmission selector lever to position P. A message will be shown in the display.
Useful Links:
2024 Ford Ranger Review, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
2022 FORD Police Interceptor Utility Fuses and Fuse Box User Guide