95 Explorer O/D light flashing

[Bajadaze]

Okay, Here's what I've got. 95 Ford Explorer, O/D light flashing. Did a jump test and read the blinks of the check engine light. Did it with someone that knew how it's done. It was a KOEO test. The results were: 47 62 64 76. I'm looking everywhere for these parts for a fix.
Is there anyone on the up about where I might go from here? I know enough to get in trouble.. Perhaps a URL with a description of what needs to be done and in the proper sequence. Much appreciated in advance... Bajadaze, where the car is and will remain til death us do part.

 

[gmanpaint]

OD flashing is transmission problems.
The 95 4.0L has the 4r44e and 4405 T-case (if 4wd)

The 95 is the red headed problem child as it is the 1st year of the 2nd gens. It is a mix of both OBDI & OBDII. It is a OBDI.5. Confused yet?

For the most part the engine is OBDI, and the trans is OBDII. To read this trans, ypu might need a special trans code reader. This needs hooked to the trans itself, as the ECM Port under the hood is OBDI, and the ECM is a 60 pin. The OBDII ECM is 120 pin.
The engine harness connectors are all 2 pin, unlike the OBDII which are all 3 pin connectors. Still confused?

I can tell you from experience that with the flashing OD light, the trans is now in safe mode. The ECM throws it into this mode to help protect it, and to give you time to get it serviced. The shifting is harder, and normal operating is changed. After so many miles, it will shut down altogether.

This happens mostly when the trans gets too hot. Low fluids, something clogged, etc... can cause low hydro pressure, which is how this trans operates. A common issue is the solenoids have gone bad, causing shift problems. Another is the clutches have gone bad, or a drum band has stretched or the clip on it has cracked or broken off. Some of these can be found with codes, others need a physical inspection with the pan removed, or the trans itself torn down.

A rebuilt trans can cost upwards of over $2k depending on the shop/parts needed. Finding out what the problem is half the battle, and once found out, you can decide a course of action to repair.

You can get the light to stop flashing and kick the trans out of safe mode, by disconnecting the battery, letting it sit for about 10-15 mins to drain the modules memory, reconnect the battery and start it. If the light is off, but returns soon, it's time to get it diagnosed with a pressure test, and the codes read.

At the very least, check the fluid levels. It might have got hot under low pressure from low fluids. The longer this runs hot, the more damages is done to the trans, and leads to a rebuild.

Hope this helps some.

 

[Bajadaze]

thank you

Yes I am confused a bit but I certainly appreciate your reply and detail that you left. It is something that I can continue my journey with and hope that it is easier more then difficult. Like I say, we are in Baja about 600 miles south of the border and no turning back since this is a 4 wheel drive that let's us play in the desert. Thanks again and always looking for tidbits that will help resolve the issue. Bob.

 

[Pinout]

Okay, Here's what I've got. 95 Ford Explorer, O/D light flashing. Did a jump test and read the blinks of the check engine light. Did it with someone that knew how it's done. It was a KOEO test. The results were: 47 62 64 76. I'm looking everywhere for these parts for a fix.
Is there anyone on the up about where I might go from here? I know enough to get in trouble.. Perhaps a URL with a description of what needs to be done and in the proper sequence. Much appreciated in advance... Bajadaze, where the car is and will remain til death us do part.

The 1995 Explorer has the eeciv module, it is obd1. The engine codes are read using the under hood connector. The abs, air bag, and gem modules are read using the obd2 connector under the steering wheel. The o/d flashing lights will give you the basic codes you need, but a more advanced OBD2 scanner will give you the exact problem code. The 1996 Explorer has the eecv module, it is OBD2. The engine codes and the other systems are all read with the OBD2 connector under the steering wheel.

 

[gmanpaint]

@Pinout , you just replied to someone from 6 years ago, and has not returned here, since that last post of theirs.

The 95 Ex has been covered fairly well on this forum, and a quick search on any subject will most likely find your answer.

With that said, there is always something that comes up now & then, that is new here, and hasn't been discussed yet. If you fail to find an answer to something on the 2nd gens, or have some information nobody has shared, by all means, please share on the boards.

 

[Pinout]

@Pinout , you just replied to someone from 6 years ago, and has not returned here, since that last post of theirs.

The 95 Ex has been covered fairly well on this forum, and a quick search on any subject will most likely find your answer.

With that said, there is always something that comes up now & then, that is new here, and hasn't been discussed yet. If you fail to find an answer to something on the 2nd gens, or have some information nobody has shared, by all means, please share on the boards.

These forums come up on Google searches, and with the 1995, most of the information is misinformation. After reading the forums here, I had to do my own research to find the correct information. These vintage cars are starting to be restored, and the 95's are going to all go to the junkyard without this vital correct information. Hopefully I can save a few.

 

[Mbrooks420]

This info is very much available on the forums, and was already known in this thread.