I was looking at the ( 2001 ) Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner
Guide and it shows there is an ( O/D OFF ) light in your gauge
cluster when the ( overdrive ) is switched off by using the switch
on the end of your automatic transmission gear selector
overdrive
If this is an automatic transmission on your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport : Overdrive is the normally allowed position It won't shift into overdrive ( " top gear " ) until the speed is higher such as on the highway / freeway ( my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT is around 50 MPH / 80 KPH before it will show a decrease in engine RPM on the tachometer ) If you don't want it to shift into overdrive then use the switch on the end of your gear selector lever ( P R N etcetera ) and then O/D OFF will light up in your gauge cluster ( when your towing something or if you are driving in hilly country and the transmission is constantly shifting from overdrive to drive )
Overdrive is normally allowed , until the speed is up it won't shift into overdrive anyway
Yes, there is an indicator light on the dash.
what to do when the malfuction light comes on?
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That is an indicator to upshift with a manual transmission.
The fuse for your 2002 Ford Explorer Sport is similar to that of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport.
Take it to advance auto and they will do it for free.
A Ford Explorer Sport is a 2 door model, while the Explorer Sport Trac is a 4 door model with a small pickup bed.
I have the same problem - but my third brake light slightly flashes when the car is of (Explorer 1998). I have replaced the "stop light" switch with no improvement at all.
The light means that there is a possible emissions problem. When it turns on and off, that means the problem itself comes and goes. It is an indicator that some servicing is required.