Ford EcoSport Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Lamp

Parking brake is engaged, or if lit while moving with the brake released, brake fluid is low or the brake system has a fault.
What to do: Make sure parking brake is released; have the vehicle checked immediately. If it flashes or fails to light at ignition on, have dealer check. PDF page 94

Other warnings and indicators

Battery

Charging system malfunction if it stays lit or comes on while the engine is running.
What to do: Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. PDF page 94

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

Seatbelts are not fastened; a chime also sounds.
What to do: Fasten the seatbelts. PDF page 94

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp

Anti-lock brake system malfunction; normal braking continues without the anti-lock function.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible; if it flashes or does not light at ignition on, have a dealer check it. PDF page 94

Service Engine Soon Indicator

The OBD-II system has detected an emission control malfunction, which may be temporary, such as from a loose fuel inlet or poor fuel.
What to do: If it stays on, have the vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. PDF page 151

Low Tire Pressure Telltale

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. If it flashes then stays on, the TPMS has a malfunction.
What to do: Stop and check tires as soon as possible and inflate to proper pressure. PDF page 276

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

Fuel level is low.
What to do: Refuel as soon as possible. PDF page 94

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled; OFF means it is disabled, for example when a child seat is detected.
What to do: If a child seat is installed and ON lights, reinstall the seat. If an adult sees OFF, reposition them upright, or have them ride in the rear. PDF page 46

Direction Indicator

Flashes during turn signal operation; faster flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb. PDF page 94

Front Fog Lamp Indicator

Front fog lamps are switched on. PDF page 94

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

Headlamp high beam is switched on. PDF page 94

Parking Lamps

Parking lamps are switched on. PDF page 94

Summarized in our own words from the 2020 Ford EcoSport owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.