O/D Not working
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O/D Not working
Hello everyone,
My Overdrive button and dash light doesn't seem to work anymore. In the past I could be going 40, 50 or even 70.. Push the button and there used to be a light in the dash that stated Overdrive was off and the tach would jump a 1000 rpm's.
I only have 38K miles on the clock. It was recently in or service on something different. Does anyone know of a typical easy thing I could check (fuse?)??? Otherwise, I'll pay my ESP deductable and have it looked at...
A very confused,
Metauser
My Overdrive button and dash light doesn't seem to work anymore. In the past I could be going 40, 50 or even 70.. Push the button and there used to be a light in the dash that stated Overdrive was off and the tach would jump a 1000 rpm's.
I only have 38K miles on the clock. It was recently in or service on something different. Does anyone know of a typical easy thing I could check (fuse?)??? Otherwise, I'll pay my ESP deductable and have it looked at...
A very confused,
Metauser
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I just went and checked the fuses, all good. I called the dealer and of course, they want to see it and charge me $$ just to diagnose it. I have the premium ESP plan, but will still cost me $50.00. It seems to be more of an electrical problem as opposed to mechanical... Any other ideas???
Thanks,
Thanks,
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No, the OD isn't on at all and doesn't seem to 'click' off. So, its on currently. If I were to tow anything, I'd want OD off (thus, clicking the button on **** lever). Its a 2001...
Man, I appreciate all your help....
Any other ideas???
Metauser
Man, I appreciate all your help....
Any other ideas???
Metauser
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I assume you checked the fuse under the dash. Have you checked the fuses in the power distribution box under the hood? I don't have a manual for the 2001, so I'm not sure if there are any fuses there that impact the OD switch.
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Yeah, I've checked the fuses in the dash panel, but not under the hood.. It was in for a trans flush a few months ago... I'm wondering if 'something/someone' unplugged something on the trans??? Another way to SOAK more dough outta FMC....
Any ideas???
Any ideas???
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Well, the dealer just called... They have to replace the shift lever. Which leads me to think its a broken wire inside towards the shift column. OF course, they don't have a part in stock (you'd think with this problem, they'd have some extras laying around). SO, that means my truck either stays overnight for the part tomorrow or I pick it up.. I'm thinking they can keep it...
Thanks for trying to aid in assistance...
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Oh, that'll be next.... It seems the dealer 'pushed' this ESP on me.. I shoulda carfaxed it when I bought it. I had a buddy run the VIN through Ford's internal system and nothing was flagged. I swear, this thing was in a very bad accident. I didn't care at the time. I like it, but some others say it rides like a lumber wagon and its squirrly in the snow.....I onlt drive 2 miles to work, maybe I should look at leasing something....
