the over drive light comes on and the overdrive light switch starts blinking

1997 FORD F-350
160,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY1224
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first the truck won't start with the ignition,to start i have to open the ignition switch,then go to the front of the truck and hot wire the starter solenoid,once the truck starts the abs light comes on. as i drive down the road the transmission don't want to shift. and starts to jump low to high, and vice , versa. then the over drive light comes on and the overdrive light switch starts blinking. i checked all the fuses,tried a new ignition switch and still the same,so i took out the new ignition switch and put back the old one.i don't know what else to do. thank you.
tony
May 20, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the starting issue is due to a faulty starter solenoid. As you are able to start it by crossing the solenoid posts, it means there is a malfunction within the solenoid.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

As for the shifting issue, it could be due to low or contaminated fluid. It can also be due to faulty pressure control solenoid.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 15, 2021 at 10:19 PM