2002 Ford Ranger transmission shift problem

2002 FORD RANGER
67,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARTH
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The overdrive on/off light is flashing. Transmission selector has to be put into 2-1 than to D to work. Works ok going straight to reverse. Works ok after it is put into D after going to 2 or 1. Fluid ok, change filter and 5 gts. of fluid no change. Transmission has always worked very well. No error on obd reader.
Oct 3, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Flashing OD light while driving is an indication of tranny problems and tranny codes is set
Use a scanner tool and NOT an OBDII reader check for tranny codes
Oct 5, 2010 at 5:56 AM
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