Flashing O/D Lamp
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Flashing O/D Lamp
Does anyone no why my O/D Lamp is flashing?
This would be on a 2000 4X4 Ranger 3.0 Auto Transmission. I did check auto trans fluid and added a quart of Merc #5 as recommended. I do notice that is seems to not down shift from O/D.
Any suggestions?
Chip
This would be on a 2000 4X4 Ranger 3.0 Auto Transmission. I did check auto trans fluid and added a quart of Merc #5 as recommended. I do notice that is seems to not down shift from O/D.
Any suggestions?
Chip
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Take it in to a shop and get the code PROPERLY diagnosed and repaired.
It is a tranny code we are talking about here....not a cheap item to ignore.
Since I haven't owned a slushie yet, maybe AutoZone can pull that code with their computers.
It is a tranny code we are talking about here....not a cheap item to ignore.
Since I haven't owned a slushie yet, maybe AutoZone can pull that code with their computers.
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Flashing O/D Lamp
Ken,
I haven't noticed any speedo problems! Shifting seems to be okay, except the probelm of starting from a stop after driving a bit. Although, if I down shift to 1st gear (auto), it seems to down shift okay, or as to say, seems to start out okay instead of lugging down.
Also the lamp does not start to flash until the truck is warmed to normal temperature! Maybe that's a hint, or not?
Thanks,
Chip
I haven't noticed any speedo problems! Shifting seems to be okay, except the probelm of starting from a stop after driving a bit. Although, if I down shift to 1st gear (auto), it seems to down shift okay, or as to say, seems to start out okay instead of lugging down.
Also the lamp does not start to flash until the truck is warmed to normal temperature! Maybe that's a hint, or not?
Thanks,
Chip
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Flashing O/D Lamp
Alfred,
I'm trying to get a heads up on what/where the problem may steem from, so when I do have to go to the garage, I'll know a little more about what it's going to entail and cost.
Thanks for answering though,
Chip
I'm trying to get a heads up on what/where the problem may steem from, so when I do have to go to the garage, I'll know a little more about what it's going to entail and cost.
Thanks for answering though,
Chip
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There are a few of us on this forum that are having the same problem with the flashing o/d light. I have scanned codes (nothing found), replaced the VSS and flushed/changed fluid but that pesky light comes on once in a great while. Very annoying, I'm almost to the point where I'm going to get rid of the Ranger. Like the truck in general but this light thing sucks, period! I wish Ford would weigh in on this and help us find a solution. Please post anything you can find relating to the flashing light. Thanks and good luck!
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