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Why is my overdrive light blinking on my 2003 Ford Explorer?

Why is my overdrive light blinking on my 2003 Ford Explorer?

It indicates a problem with the transmission. It’s similar to the “check engine” light. It means that something is wrong with your car’s transmission – perhaps the range or speed sensors, or the solenoid. …

What does the OD light flashes on a Ford Explorer?

I drive an 2002 Explorer with 168,000 miles; it has the 5R55W automatic transmission in it. Like many of you, my O/D light started flashing, and I was getting a hard shift from 2-3.

Why is my O / D light flashing on my 2003 Ford Ranger?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2003 Ranger problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: I was on my way to work going at a speed of 60mph when I noticed my O/D light begin flashing. No issues until I stopped at a stop sign and then when I started off (my truck is an automatic).

Why does the O / D off light keep flashing?

Almost a month later, the O/D Off light started flashing. Truck only had 43,000 miles, so I became beyond pissed off. Ford transmission codes cannot be read by simple scanners, so I had to take the truck to the trans shop. Got the diagnosis from the tech as a faulty shift solenoid.

Why does my overdrive light keep blinking on and off?

The former has a speed sensor located near the tailshaft housing that, when going out or has gone out, will cause the O/D Off light to flash intermittently or constantly. On the latter (5R55E) this sensor is located inside of the transmission and will cause the same symptoms. This sensor helps the computer to determine proper shift points.

I drive an 2002 Explorer with 168,000 miles; it has the 5R55W automatic transmission in it. Like many of you, my O/D light started flashing, and I was getting a hard shift from 2-3.

The former has a speed sensor located near the tailshaft housing that, when going out or has gone out, will cause the O/D Off light to flash intermittently or constantly. On the latter (5R55E) this sensor is located inside of the transmission and will cause the same symptoms.

Why does my OD light keep flashing on and off?

I’ve seen O/D light trouble codes lead to just a wiring repair or a faulty control module. It doesn’t have to be an internal failure to cause issues – your transmission may be fine, but is getting told to do something stupid by a faulty control module.

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Ruth Doyle