Transmissin shifting from drive to OD all the time

[Aj Renn]

The trans. keeps down shifting from OD to Drive when going down the highway @ posted speed. 65-70 mph. What could be the problum ? it is A 2wd 2001



Thanks !!



Aj.

 

[EddieS'04]

Cant help with what is wrong. But our transmissions are very expensive to fix, if you wait too long. Get it to a reputable shop. If you wait till the O/D light starts flashing. It can go from a few hundred. To a couple of thousand. Dont wait.

 

[Aj Renn]

OK, thanks. it is my Moms in Louisville Ky. do you know any good shops in Louisville KY. to take it to? Thanks for any help.



Aj.

 

[EddieS'04]

We have some members in Louisville. Maybe they will chime in...



The flashing of the O/D light means the computer is detecting a problem with the trans.

 

[Todd Z]

I believe this was part of the 2001 tranny blowing a valve body gasket.....



Or the converter lock up is what your feeling and the converter or solenoid is going bad..



They sell upgraded ( Not high performance) parts for the valve body... I would change the solenoid and valve body gasket..



Obviously check your fluid, filter and level..



Todd Z

 

[Aj Renn]

ok. I will let her know, & that would be great if someone from Louisville would chim in to help her out. IM from MI. & she is like 5.5 hours from me. Thanks for the help & if anyone have any other ideas IM open to suggestions.



Aj.

 

[Chad Withers]

I frequent Bill Collins Ford/Mercury and/or Byerly Ford in Louisville. Both are very professional, prompt, and have free shuttle service.



HTH



ChadW

 

[Aj Renn]

Ok thanks, she bought her truck at Byerly Ford & she's going to take it over there to have it looked it.



Thanks



Aj.