2001 Ford Windstar Overdrive light flashing

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
10,700 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDSSMITH
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Transmission jumped out of overdrive. The overdrive off light is flashing and the check transmission light is on. It shakes when you first take off and straightens out a little after going about 20 miles an hour. I have changed the transmission fluid and filter. And it still will not go into overdrive and shifts hard into park, reserve, and drive. Do you think this could be a sensor, or something internal with the transmission?
Sep 28, 2008 at 2:33 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The lights are an indicator that the PCM sees a problem with the trans/controls.Have the PCM scanned for codes first to see what th P CM has stored as far as codes goes, this may lead to the fix for your vehicle
Sep 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM
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