A flashing overdrive light usually means there is a fault with the torque converter system.
od light flashing on 1997 mercury montoneer
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I have a 2002 F350 and my OD light came on, that was 3 transmissions ago... by default the fords are in OD, you have to turn it off when towing. Never tow without turning the OD off first. My experience was that the trans was burned up, and the light kept flashing, or You might be exceeding the speed for being in OD.
It means the overdrive is turned off... it's typically a button on the side of the transmission shift column.
When the O/D OFF light flashes , that means the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction - get it checked out
If your O/D off light is flashing in your gauge cluster that means the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction
A malfunction has been detected , have it checked out
it means the overdrive is not on.
Have your OBD-2 scanned you can buy a scanner or if you can get it to move your local autozone will scan it for free Unless you are a transmission expert, take it to a transmission shop. There is a problem with the OD unit.
OD is disabled.OD is disabled.
There is a problem with the Overdrive. Seek professional help.
Since you mentioned the flashing OD light, that could lead you to look into the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) and/or the neutral start switch.Both are covered in the "Related Questions" belowOtherwise, you may be needing a trip to a professional repair shop for diagnostics