2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Asked by Mikaela Dec 06, 2021 at 03:38 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Od starts flashing and Temperature Gauge Bottoms out to
Cold while accelerating. Any ideas? Going to pull codes
tomorrow.

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Gene answered 2 years ago

Sounds like a thermostat it’s stuck open so the engine is not coming up to proper temperature. Transmission OD light could be a speed sensor or gear selector switch but you may need a transmission shop if there are no transmission codes.

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Gene answered 2 years ago

Sounds like the thermostat it’s stuck open so the engine is not coming up to proper temperature so the coolant is high when you accelerate cooling it off really fast. Transmission OD light could be a speed sensor or gear selector switch but you may need a transmission shop if there are no transmission codes.

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Mikaela answered 2 years ago

Thanks Ed! I actually just purchased this truck a month ago it only has 70k miles on it so hope it will last a few years.

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