P Kru
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My O/D Off light was flashing today on the way to lunch. After lunch it was back to normal. Is this just a glitch or a sign of things to come?
Flashing O/D Off Light
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EddieS'04
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I would get the codes read. Could ward off expensive repairs down the road...
Casey B
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Service tech told me that even though the o/d light goes off when engine is shut off, the code is still in the computer. Get it read ASAP.
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known as the blinking overdrive light of death....
Drive it to the dealer, do not pass go, do not stop for pizza, do not collect $200.00.....
Todd Z
Drive it to the dealer, do not pass go, do not stop for pizza, do not collect $200.00.....
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P Kru
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What does that mean.....
Bill Ellis
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It means don't wait until tomorrow or next week. The light came on for a reason and experience indicates that it will only get worse. What might be a sticky solenoid now [$500] will evolve into a complete rebuild rather quickly. [$1500 or more].
P Kru
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Do I need to take it to a Ford Dealer or can I take it to my regular trusted mechanic?
Bill Ellis
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Your mechanic may not have diagnostic tools for the tranny. Ford dealer is best bet for a diagnosis.
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seeing that your truck is a 01 I think it is not warranted any more correct ???
You can try your trusted mechanic, but most of the 01 tranny problems are a blown or bad valve body gasket and there is a new replacement kit for it. Also it could be the solenoids in the tranny going bad...
I don't think most mechanics that don't do tranny's every day will know the proper diagnostics or repair procedure for it.....
Todd Z
You can try your trusted mechanic, but most of the 01 tranny problems are a blown or bad valve body gasket and there is a new replacement kit for it. Also it could be the solenoids in the tranny going bad...
I don't think most mechanics that don't do tranny's every day will know the proper diagnostics or repair procedure for it.....
Todd Z
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Cost$$
Kerry Matthews
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Like they said, maybe $550 now, or wait and it could be $2300 for a rebuilt tranny, as was the case for me when I had the 'Blinking O/D light of death'. I'd get it into Ford NOW and have them run a diagnostic check.
Bill Ellis
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Anybody's guess at this point. Have to find out what the problem is. Only a diagnostic test can tell you that and a dealer is best equiped to do that. Any tranny problem is going to cost some bucks.
P Kru
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Is it worth it to go to Autozone to get the code read? How many miles can I drive before it falls apart?
Gavin Allan
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GO TO THE DEALER.
NOW.
NOW.
P Kru
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$%#@ Just what I have time for.
Gavin Allan
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Have them give you an '07 Trac to drive while yours is in the shop!
P Kru
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You think they'll do that for me? I've never had to leave the trac overnight at a dealer.
James FreemanJr
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I had this happen about almost 30K miles ago and mine is still fine. Happened once and hasnt happened since. Mine happened when I was speeding off an exit ramp (onto I-95) mine might of been luck that it is going stong still so please get it checked. Had my scangauge and it showed no codes in the system.
P Kru
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Autozone check for free or dealer check for $100? What should I do?
Ryan Roberson
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I would take it to a tranny shop and read it there is a place in town that will check mine out for free. I just havent made my way over to have them check it out.
