What does it mean when the overdrive light is on?

If the overdrive light comes on and stays on, you have nothing to worry about. Overdrive is simply a mechanism that allows your car to maintain a steady speed while you are driving, and reduces engine speed by shifting your car into a gear ratio that is higher than the drive gear.

What causes the overdrive light to flash on a Ford Explorer?

There is a transmission range fuse. It can cause your vehicle to go into limp mode and you od light at the end of you shifter to flash. It is under a dollar to fix verses a new transmission that would have shown the same problem, at least in my case. 7 people found this helpful. How do you no if your overdrive is engaged on a 2003 Explorer

Where is the overdrive button on a Ford Explorer?

I have an 02 Explorer where the overdrive ‘button’ is located at the end of the column mounted shifter. You can turn it on and off at will. For the check engine light, you will need to have it scanned to see what code comes up.

Is the Check Engine light on on a 1998 Ford Explorer?

Our 1998 Ford Explorer has the same O/D flashing issue with check engine light. Neither were a problem until we had to change engines on it with another 1998 Ford Explorer. Before the exchange there wasn’t an issue with the transmission or any lights on.

Is it OK to drive with O / D on on a Ford Explorer?

Is it ok to drive with the o/d on on a ford explorer 114 people found this helpful. Not recommended. It indicates a problem with the transmission. Why risk doing further damage. 24 people found this helpful.

Why does my overdrive light blink on my Ford Explorer?

O/D light refers to improper gear ratio, take pan off check for broken band and adjusting anchor in pan. 2 people found this helpful. 3 people found this helpful. The overdrive light on my girlfriend’s 2004 Escape started blinking yesterday.

What’s the problem with my Ford Explorer V6?

My 2003 explorer v6 had the same problem about two years ago. It was intermintent. Called my tranny guy I have known since high school and he told me when he happens again, do not shut off the engine and bring it directly to him. He plugged in the reader under the dash.

Is the Ford Explorer a 4 wheel drive car?

Other than this issue, the 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition 4-wheel drive is a dream to drive. So pleasant for long trips, performance on 4-lanes is off the charts — so we want to fix this and keep it.

What does it mean when the overdrive light is on?