Why is my overdrive light flashing on my Ford Contour?

Answer by  Phillip (69)

It's like a check engine light, but it indicates the issue is with your transmission. You should get the code pulled from your car at your local Ford Dealer.

Answer by  ijlalnoor (2656)

This light means that you should check the engine. While giving it a look, check the transmission also because sometimes the transmission is the reason for this. You can also go to your local repair shop to get it fixed.

Answer by  diamond90 (309)

When the overdrive light is flashing, the auto transmission could need repair or the vacuum hose could be linking. A repair shop could give you an accurate diagnosis.

Answer by  rookie105 (823)

When the light is flashing you need to get the transmission check by a trained shop, it usually means there is a internal problem

Answer by  dcrusher59 (590)

It is a warning that your transmission needs sevicing or that your actual fluid level in your transpmission is low.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

The overdrive is on by default and the light indicates when it is off. So something is making it turn off itself off like a problem in the transmission.

Answer by  rookie105 (823)

the flashing light means there is a error in your transmission, you need to take it to someone who can hook up the computer and tell you what the error is. You can cheat and reset the code yourself by disconnecting the battery for 5 minutes and it will reset, but when it happens again the light will begin flashing