OD LIGHT FLASHING

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fshgod - 12 Dec 2005 05:02 GMT

I just purchased a 98 explorer xlt for my son. it has high miles bu seems
to run good. I had to replace the alternator as soon as i got it and now
th OD light is flashing. This happened just prior to me replacing the
alternator last week. Is anyone else having troubles with this vehicle?
Could this be a sign for bigger problems ie: transmission? any input would
be helpful.

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Happy Traveler - 12 Dec 2005 08:00 GMT

The O/D flashing is an indication of transmission trouble of some sort.
Could be minor, or could be major - no way to tell without at least pulling
the codes.

> I just purchased a 98 explorer xlt for my son. it has high miles bu seems
> to run good. I had to replace the alternator as soon as i got it and now
> th OD light is flashing.

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Greg Berchin - 13 Dec 2005 00:29 GMT

>th OD light is flashing.

[...]

>Could this be a sign for bigger problems ie: transmission? any input would
>be helpful.

Is that the only symptom, or is it shifting poorly, too? If it's
shifting poorly, it could be this:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer/browse_frm/thread/
4e24b441588f8d5/49e615cd39289562

Greg

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fshgod - 15 Dec 2005 05:07 GMT

Thanks to all i will take it in and have the codes checked out.

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