The transmission may be damaged. My wife and I had an Explorer and it did the exact same thing, and shortly after the transmission went out. Have it checked out at a reputable shop or dealer.
my check engine light stays on and the o/d light blinks....what could this mean?
overdrive light keeps flashing
The reason your OD lite blinks and stays on means that your transmission control module has detected a problem such as a possible slipping clutch during a shift point you will need to have the vehicle scanned for codes and further repair
That happen to me when I had a transmission problem on my 2002. You need to goto the dealer. Are you having problems with hard shifting? email me offline tpscott@optonline.net
I've heard that it blinks when coolant is low and stays on when coolant is too hot.
That is indicating that there is a problem with your air bag - take it to a professional
get a haynes manual at a library
When the cold light comes on it is because the Coolant/Antifreeze is still cold, and that you should drive moderately until the engine reaches normal operating temperatures. When it blinks blue it usually means that there is an electrical malfunction with the cooling system somewhere. (usually the coolant sensor goes bad) If the light blinks red then the car is overheating.
So first I do not have this vehicle. In general when you see overdrive light flash or stay on, it means overdrive has been turned on. In most vehicles the overdrive button is either on the gear shifter or on the stiring colum. If you dong want or need overdrive on then just press the button. If your light stays on, then it could be something different and not so simple.
Have the SRS repaired, and wear your seatbelt.
sounds like GEM mod. is bad
There is a problem with the SRS. Take it to a professional for repair. Working on the SRS is not a DIY job. Serious injury can occur when dealing with this system.