I have a 2008 Explorer Sports Trac. Overdrive does not seem to kick in after approx 30 miles per hour. Engine revs up to 2500 RPMs and sounds real loud. OD light is not blinking. Any ideas?

Asked by 2008_Sports_Trac Jan 30, 2016 at 01:56 PM about the 2008 Ford Explorer Limited

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I have a 2008 Explorer Sports Trac. Overdrive does not seem to kick in after approx 30 miles per hour. Engine revs up to 2500 RPMs and sounds real loud. OD light is not blinking and when I click switch on column nothing happens other than light indicates OD is off. Any ideas?

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

What is the engine speed at 60 or 70 mph?

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2008_Sports_Trac answered 8 years ago

Somewhere between 2500-3000 RPMs

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

That is a little high. Your OD may not be engaging. I would take it to a good transmission shop.

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Mr_Fix_It_84 answered 6 years ago

There is a terminal on the side of the transmission that was one of the recall items as I remember.. The terminal got wet and the OD, Cruise would act up/cut out.

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I have a 2008 Explorer Sports Trac. Overdrive does not seem to kick in after approx 30 miles per hour. Engine revs up to 2500 RPMs and sounds real loud. OD light is not blinking. Any ideas?

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