Three problems related to overdrive light on have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac.
Car takes about 3 to 5 tries to start. I replaced gas pump, plugs, cables, temp sensor, still takes long to start. O/d off light started flashing, and now it has a rough gear change I believe from 2nd to 3rd.
Check engine light came on, within hours the transmission started not catching. . . Would rev between 2-3k rpm or around 30 mph but not accelerate. Then o/d light started blinking. All out of the blue.
Transmission problems started in early 50,000 miles range. Long lag between shifting from 2nd to 3rd with increased rpm's of engine. Intermittently causes overdrive light to start blinking. Dealer nor aamco could determine cause.