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DoraExplorer · 12-05-2005, 22:00

hi guys, my o/d light keeps flashing on and off, and a buddy said it could be the tranny...

any ideas?

jas24zzk · 12-06-2005, 06:11

G'day,
sorry but you don;t give model details which makes it hard.
BUT on a series 1 EB or later it means transmission overheat.

hope this is a start point.

Cheers
Jas

DoraExplorer · 12-06-2005, 08:38

its a 2002 ford explorer xlt with roughly 34k miles

smally351 · 12-07-2005, 01:52

There is a fault in the trans somewhere, go to a Dealership and get the fault codes checked.

PS we have nicknamed these 'Exploders' in Australia .........not really up to our conditions, and Ford have stopped bringing them in now.

mattschwab · 02-09-2008, 15:13

my light went crazy on me when i blew a head gasket

barcon · 02-14-2008, 09:11

I have a similar thing happening with my 99 Windstar. Dealer says it's internal, requiring overhaul ($1600.00 plus parts). Trans was rebuilt at 39,000, and had a pump pin replaced at 75,000. I'm waiting for a second opinion from AAMCO before investing in repairs that exceed the car's value.