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Old May 1, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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overdrive light blinking

I have a 2002 4.6 l f150 xlt 4x4 today I was driving my truck car pooled wright out in front of me I had to hit the brakes really hard now the overdrive off on light is blinking what would cause that?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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There is a button on the end of the shift lever, I think. Push it in and see if it turns off.
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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If the overdrive light is blinking, then your transmission's overdrive isn't working for some reason.
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Yes, the torque converter is locked, pushing the switch a time or two may release it.
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Thanks I will try that
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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When you turn off the motor, the function automatically resets unless there is a trouble present.
If it comes back on, there is a code set.
Have it read and come back with the number.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Even if it resets itself, I'd go get the code read. The free scans at parts stores can't read Ford transmission codes, you need to take it to a shop that has a higher end scanner.
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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i brought to the service station replaced valve body ribbon which is a electronic part inside the transmission the priced to have fixed was $438.00
 
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