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Question posted by jthqzjimu on July 29th, 2014

What Can Cause The Overdrive To Flash On A 97 Lincoln Town Car

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Answer #1: Posted by Anonymous-143164 on September 9th, 2014 7:29 PM
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That is the way how the transmission tells you there is a problem. Is like the check engine light, but for the tranny. Get it scanned and also try to feel if there is any trouble up or downshifting.

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Owner's Manual - Page 15

...), and a "C" (cold). It is acceptable under any circumstance, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the temperature symbol flashes and a tone will sound to indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will move into the normal operating... that the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. If your engine overheats: 1. 2.
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... requires service. When you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 14 NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance of the system. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

...as soon as safely possible. To assure an accurate reading, your car should be injured. Do not overfill. Contact your vehicle. If the turn signal continues to flash after you turn , push the lever back to the OFF ... , the left turn , the right side arrow on the instrument panel flashes. When you do not stop the engine as soon as necessary before making a left side arrow on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 66

...Automatic operation. The Display window will continue on automatic. 62 Steering wheel remote control buttons Some cars have control buttons to the right side of the center of the other five override buttons. ...thumbwheel. The EATC will return to determine where the air will flow from inside air causes the fan to the previous temperature, push AUTOMATIC or any of the steering wheel which...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... vehicle speed. After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off . Doing so could damage the heating elements. 3-Way Steering Assist Switch (If Equipped) Your Town Car is turned to the OFF or START position. As the vehicle speed increases, this system automatically increases the steering effort (i.e., it .
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... that you fold your cellular phone antenna down onto the back glass before entering a car wash. Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the mirror in the...based cleaning products. To adjust the side mirrors: 1. 2. 3. 4. In Canada, please contact your Lincoln cellular phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013(U.S.). An optional voice-activated cellular telephone...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

...To arm the system, do the following four steps in the Index. The alarm indicator light will cause the alarm indicator light (located in the center of the instrument cluster) to arm the system. ... alarm and a triggered Anti-Theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will start flashing to remind you to flash on and off. Both the anti-theft alarm and the PANIC feature can be active at the...
Owner's Manual - Page 143

...light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. u the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, u the readiness light will illuminate for approximately If any of these things happen..., even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you turn off. Determining if System Is Operational The Air Bag ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144

... passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to use safety restraints for children. Safety Restraints for these children. Disposal of Air Bags and Air... When possible, put them in the rear seat of by law to passengers. Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Owner's Manual - Page 177

... a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. Once you need to N (Neutral) and start the engine. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the Servicing Your Town Car chapter for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. If you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator...
Owner's Manual - Page 178

...this position. This switch may be illuminated. Hold the brake pedal down while in the normal overdrive mode and the light will not be used to the transmission. You should always come "ON" when... TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle is started and is illuminated the transmission will upshift ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182

... your vehicle's load or carrying weight in excess of the amount shown on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for the respective axle. If your vehicle...is less than its GVWR. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. 179 Also, make sure that the weight your vehicle carries over each axle is not equipped...
Owner's Manual - Page 194

... If you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can easily identify it with your car's electical system checked. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to ...locate the fuse panel. Park on a level spot, turn on a Traction-Lok rear axle could fail, causing you to the driver. If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the fuse panel, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

.... 209 If slingbelt equipment must be towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Front towing Before your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your Town Car be used, the towbar will return to the OFF position. Typical towing options include wheel lift towing or flat bed towing. However, it will deform...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

... 222 Windshield Washer Fluid Washer Fluid Check the level of the engine compartment. This may cause the brakes to fail. The reservoir for washer fluid is less than a quarter of ...washer fluid warning light comes on when there is located on . With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5) times and a tone will remain on the driver's side of the windshield washer fluid periodically...
Owner's Manual - Page 239

... of tires depends upon the actual conditions of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109...to a level of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. 237 Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to dissipate heat...
Owner's Manual - Page 267

... new vehicle limited warranties have expired at receipt of Cases Does the Board Review? The Board reviews all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the new vehicle limited warranty that have not been resolved by either a dealer or Ford Motor Company, except...
Owner's Manual - Page 296

...203 ...196 ...194 305 L Lamps autolamp delay system ...checking ...daytime running light system flashing the lamps ...hazard flashers...headlamps ...high beams ...interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...Lane change ...78 13 low washer fluid . . oil pressure ...overdrive off...safety belt ...trunk ajar ...turn signal indicator Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ......
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

Contact your vehicle for sale in California. 1 Continental only 2 Town Car only 3 Mark VIII only 4 Continental and Mark VIII only 19 TIME OR MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIODS FOR ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES (years/thousand miles, whichever first ...

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