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Question posted by Mathestree on July 12th, 2015

2008 Mercury Mountaineer Slipping Car Icon Keeps Blinking An Car Loses Power.

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on July 12th, 2015 8:49 PM

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The explanation of the "sliding car" icon is on page 255 of the Owner Guide 1st Printing here.

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