Hello, I have a (black) 1999 4x4 XLT with 40,500 miles. Lately, the overdrive light has started to blink on and off. And the truck has a loss of power when taking off from a stop whenever this light blinks. It doesn't flash everytime I drive the truck (yet), but about half the time it does. Does anyone know what might be causing this? I appreciate any input...thanks. Terri

i dont know about the blinking but if u have a "loss" of power from lights and stuff... like it takes off slow even if u have it floored and then all of a sudden it grabs... thats because ur o/d is on. dont know if this helps any terri Chris x_princess_monster_x

Thanks for the info, Pete. It kind of seems like overdrive goes on and off by itself as that light starts to flash. I can definitely feel a difference in power. As I have been researching on the internet tonight, I can see that others have this same problem. And a couple of people have posted that they had to have the transmission rebuilt! Perhaps my extended warranty will pay off after all. Terri

Someone that has actually had this happen is better suited to happen, but I don't remember hearing about it. Regardless of the flashing, from what I hear, it sounds like your transmission isn't getting enough fluid. Each higher gear requires a progressive amount of fluid.   High revs between gears means a few things 1 torque converter going out 2 inadequate fluid (bad pump, low fluid, clogged filter, bad fluid, etc.)   There are a few things that we need to know to continue. How many miles do you have on the vehicle, and when was the last time your tranny fluid/filter where changed?   If you say, "I've got over 65/70k, and it has never been changed", bingo! First thing to do of course is check the fluid. It should be adequately filled and should NOT look like motor oil.   Can you do the work yourself? If you can respond and we will tell you the tranny fluid/filter changing process. If not, go by a reputable transmission shop and have the fluid/filter changed. Your looking at about 35 for the filter change and 100.00 + for the fluid change. Around 150 for all, or if you do it yourself, 30.00.   Chris Robertson   P.S. Welcome to the forum.  
I oxn a 99 explore and When i am driving the car it revs pretty high
when changing gears.  Then after a while the overdrive light comse
on and stars blinking.  At that point it seems as if my overdrive is
out.  Any idea on what the problem could be or how to fix it?  I am
new to the forum.



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