OD light flashed, now it will go into reverse but why not drive?

od flash means it has TCM brain detected transmission error.
scan the PCM/TMC is first not throw useless parts first.ever.
scan it , scan, told 1000s this and everyone fears the tool OBD2.
PRNDL R good BUT LOW good?
only DRIVE IS dead.

• posted 1000times. MILLIONS WORLD WIDE.
• check fluid levels by the book not guessing, a/t box dipstick
• make sure ATF ON TIP DOES NOT LOOK LIKE TAR
• DOES NOT SMELL BURNT.
• SCAN IT. SCAN THE OBD2 PORT WITH SCANNER.
• CHECK FUSES.
• MAKE SURE SHIFT LEVER REALLY DOES WORK AND GOES TO DRIVE AT THE BOX. LINKAGE TEST.
• DO THE PRNDL PUMP PRESSURE TEST. IN THE SERVICE MANUAL . A TOOL IS NEEDED.

The OD light is flashing because a serious fault has occurred in the transmission.

95 jx
but is it 3speed or 4 speeds.
if 3speed, the lever not really going to Drive?
if that does happen the trans is bad.
if 4sp, (see od light see od switch and P/N switch that is 4speed
as is the 2 on gears, if 4speed it has a TCM brain
the tranny brain, and we can scan, it , or more accurately a jumper
clip , and the TCM flashes out codes
is the the OD lamp flashing, yes that is the TCM begging for help.

next time post trans gear counts, as we can not guess that ever
nor engine. 95 had 2 engine choices.

the 3speed also has a filter in the pan area (above)
if packed in junk,, as they all do. it will only shift hot. or not at all.
its called a full flush, with filter. not a lame drain and fill.

I've been doing research on these vans. Seems I remember that if the OD light flashes >>> fluid level is low. Also, I read where Ford wants you to overfill fluid so as to allow you to go around corners without loss of lubracation. By this time you may have melted it down and bought a Honda. I have a 95 Teal color and just in flawless shape, however it won;t go in reverse. Just follow the hood ornament and don;t look back...right ! ?

For Automatic transmission problem,click the link below:----Transmission shifting problem?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/transmission-shifting-problem-on-toyota.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Automatic transmission troubleshooting:----

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html

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Automatic transmission shift lever issues?-------

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL? --

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-automatic-transmission.html

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-automatic-transmission.html

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Transmission fault light on car dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/transmission-fault-light-on-car-dash.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Why Transmission fluid leaks near radiator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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****** wont go in reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html

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Automatic transmission will not go into reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html

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Transmission is making buzzing noise?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

For Automatic transmission problem,click the link below:---- Automatic transmission troubleshooting:----

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html

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Automatic transmission shift lever issues?-------

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL? --

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-automatic-transmission.html

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-automatic-transmission.html

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Transmission fault light on car dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/transmission-fault-light-on-car-dash.html

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Transmission shifting problem?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/transmission-shifting-problem-on-toyota.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Why Transmission fluid leaks near radiator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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****** wont go in reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html

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Automatic transmission will not go into reverse?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html

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Transmission is making buzzing noise?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

Yes it can be transmission issue,as per the problem.In this condition i suggest to you to go through the procedure mentioned in following help links.Click the link below and go through troubleshooting procedure to confirm the problem :-----Engine stumbles and shuts off in forward gear? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/engine-stumbles-and-shuts-off-in.html-----------Transmission problem? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/transmission-problem.html
---------Automatic transmission will not go into high gear? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html
------------Transmission shifting problem on Toyota Land cruiser? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/transmission-shifting-problem-on-toyota.html
---------Transmission Slips out of gear? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html
---------OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html
-----------Overdrive light in the dash blinks? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/overdrive-light-in-dash-blinks.html
----------O/D OFF light flashes ? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/od-off-light-flashes-on-ford-explorer.html
---------While going in reverse mode Fuse number 27 blows? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/while-going-in-reverse-mode-fuse-number.html
---------This will help.Thanks.

possible... check fluid level ??? leaks??? if it slipping?? high mileage?? have the vehicle scanned to verify any codes in trans..

The OD light is flashing to alert u to the fact that some kind of fault has occured in the transmission, the problem is in many cases a slipping condition, you need to have the trans control system tested for the trouble codes that are stored when this light flashes, this will let u know what the problem is and a direction to follow to repair it.

yes that is your OVER DRIVE light do you have it in OVER DRIVE or regular "D" for drive is it shifting okay?????maybe see garage who replaced your transmission maybe something not plugged in proper! hope this helped you.John