My message center in my 04 fx4 told me "Default Trans OD off". This is a bad thing correct? Anyone else had this problem?

 

I'm not sure about the 'default', but the OD can be turned on/off by pushing in on the very end of the shift lever-would this something that's related to your question?

 

I read the owner's manual. It basically says " take it in for service". The message is followed with a "beep". Looks like a problem.

 

Mine said that and it turned out that I had the gear selector in between Neutral and Drive.

 

A woman I worked with just bought an XLT and had the same problem. Shortly after the truck stopped shifting and was undriveable. This was on day 3 of ownership. It turned out to be some sensors that were defective. I'd have it checked.

 

Had the same problem. The transmission temperature sensor was out of spec. Ford replaced and I have had no more trouble. I have put 10K on the truck since the repair. Your service facility may need to run the truck until the tranny is hot before they see the problem.

 

Same problem for me after having the vehicle for only one week..was a sensor in the wiring harness.It would only run in low gear when it happend. Dealership fix it in one day.

 

...Hey everyone.If your truck was BUILT more than 4 or 5 month ago,ask about an update on the transmission control program while you have it in for service.Always ask for ANY kind of program updates for your model and equipment.
...I got mine done in about 20 minutes.Shifts a lot better now.