Overdrive light flashing

[Keith Nowlin]

While driving my 98 Ranger, my overdrive light will begin to flash on and off and will shift funny when slowing down. This does not happen all the time, however it is happening more and more as time goes by. Dealer says that it is an indicator that the transmission is failing. The only way to stop the overdrive light from flashing is to stop and turn the motor off, then is stays off for a while. The transmission works fine when the overdrive light is not flashing. The transmission fluid is in good shape and the truck has 117,000 thousand miles.

Any ideas?

Keith

 

[wood1]

There should be trouble codes stored if the light is coming on. Have the codes read and they should point you to your problem.