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Question posted by cessnuncoolcats on May 18th, 2013

1998 Taurus Se Overdrive Out

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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on May 18th, 2013 6:48 PM
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The o/d gear is stripped.  Time to rebuild the tranny.


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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9

Low coolant (if equipped) This lamp will come on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. This lamp will LOW illuminate when the COOLANT engine coolant inside the reservoir. If the light does not come on when the ignition is first ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94

... absorber is possible that the brakelamps are working. Refer to OFF. Insert the key and turn ignition key to N (Neutral). 3. Driving SEMI-ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL (TAURUS SHO ONLY) Firm shock absorber performance enhances ride and handling during certain road conditions. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95

... (column or console gearshift without O/D off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle is latched in (Overdrive) either or D (Drive). Turn off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in P (Park). Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96

... in 1 (First) and then shift manually. If your vehicle in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in gear, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98

... cruises at cruising speeds. If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you travel at a constant speed for an automatic overdrive transaxle. Hold the brake pedal down while in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be appropriate for certain terrains. column shift without O/D OFF switch) or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

... descending hills or city driving. If the O/D OFF indicator light is started , the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. Use this control to select Overdrive or D (O/D OFF) whenever you will not shift into fourth gear. Each time the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100

... when descending steep hills. Driving malfunction. Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any need to shift to ascend any grade without any time. 100 The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to 1 (First). if...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187

... ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10 anti-theft ...9 brake ...10 charging system ...11 cruise indicator ...10 door ajar ...7 low coolant ...9 low fuel ...9 oil pressure ...10 overdrive off ...9 safety belt ...7 service engine soon ...7,8 speed control ...32 turn signal indicator . 6 Locks ...53 childproof ...39 Luggage rack ...108 Lumbar support, seats ...56,57 Mirrors...

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