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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Question NEED HELP FOR PROBLEM

I need to know how to repair, the overdrive on a 4 wheel drive,(explorer,xlt) The overdrive light comes on at times. If I restart the engine it is good for awhile. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum!

Is it the "OD Off" indicator that comes on? If so, you might have a broken wire in the shift lever/column for the OD Off button. It's a fairly common issue.

What year is your Explorer and which engine does it have?

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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"® - Search Results
That search topic will give you loads of reading material, not much of it good news for you unfortunately. Your problem "may" be as simple as one of the solenoids in the transmission but it may be worse.
 
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Originally Posted by shorod
Welcome to the forum!

Is it the "OD Off" indicator that comes on? If so, you might have a broken wire in the shift lever/column for the OD Off button. It's a fairly common issue.

What year is your Explorer and which engine does it have?

-Rod
The OD light flashes,engine is a 4.0, year is a 99XLT, I had the OD button replaced
thanks for the info and any additonal information that you can give.

Robert
 

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The OD light flashing indicates a transmission "problem". Getting the codes read will tell you what problem. The OD button is just wishful thinking.
 
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Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"® - Search Results
That search topic will give you loads of reading material, not much of it good news for you unfortunately. Your problem "may" be as simple as one of the solenoids in the transmission but it may be worse.
How would I know which solenoid it is ? Also, can I get to it without pulling the transmission? Thanks for any and all help.

Robert
 
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