Ford has issued a TSB on this problem. Ut has to do with a transmission oil pump defect and repair procedure. Article No.: 97-22-4
Date: 10/27/97 Transmission - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E, 5R55E - Torque Converter Slip - Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc) 628 Or P0741 Stored In Memory Ford:
1985 to 1993 Mustang
1987 to 1988 Thunderbird Lincoln-Mercury:
1988 Cougar Light Truck:
1985 to 1990 Bronco II
1985 to 1997 Ranger
1987 to 1997 Aerostar
1991 to 1997 Explorer ISSUE:
Some vehicles may experience excessive torque converter slippage, torque converter not engaging, or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 628 or P0714 stored in memory. This may be caused by damage to the fluid pump support seal and/or to the groove on the pump where the seal is located. ACTION:
Inspect the fluid pump seal for damage. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details. SERVICE PROCEDURE: # Follow normal diagnostic procedures as listed in the appropriate Service Manual. # Inspect the fluid pump support for damage. If damaged, also inspect the fluid pump support seal groove on the pump. # If the groove is damaged, replace the pump. # If the groove is not damaged, replace the fluid pump support seal with a redesigned Seal (F77Z-7L323-AA). Refer to Figure 1. # Do not replace the torque converter unless it is damaged or fails the criteria listed in the appropriate Service Manual and/or refer to TSB 96-26-12. This is something I recommend having a Ford Dealer do since they have the experience with the job.
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.
i have a f350 7.3 an my low range is flashing on what does that mean
od light flashing on 1997 mercury montoneer
a malfuntion has been detected
A malfunction has been detected
A flashing overdrive light usually means there is a fault with the torque converter system.
OD stands for Over Drive and it just means that your car is adjusting its actions to save money and gas.
The O/D off light flashing indicates that the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction - have the Explorer scanned for trouble codes in order to diagnose and repair the problem
pulse generator is bad
When the O/D OFF light flashes , that means the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction - get it checked out
The OD Light flashing means that there has been a loss of pull in one of the clutches it is more than likely the overdrive clutch, Don't push the transmission much while in OD our you might blow the clutch out. Get it fixed soon before you lose one of your clutches.
If your O/D off light is flashing in your gauge cluster that means the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction