I can't thank you enough. Over the years, I've read descriptions of this repair and thought it too daunting, so I decided to live with it. I just finished the repair with your step by step help. Thanks again.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@BONBIMBUWA-dl1vx

Жыл бұрын

Passo automatic

@BONBIMBUWA-dl1vx

Жыл бұрын

Passo automatic

Oh, also very calming voice for my frayed nerves. Thanks!

Thanks for the helpful video, on my 2002 F-150 the wire was actually broken, creating an open circuit so I had to solder everything back together and seal it in heat shrink. On my truck the OD control wires ran through a clip on the shifter boot support which created a sharp bend that caused the break.

Thanks for such a helpful and straightforward approach. I've been putting off a fix, but now feel confident to get this done.

OD switch and end cover bezel is available at local parts store, do not have to replace shift lever assembly. just remove cover on end of lever ,flip switch out with small screwdriver or ice pick. do need to check for frayed wiring where it exits shift lever at steering column.

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

OK

This is awesome thank you! Found worn cable just in the video. What I found on disassembly was that all I had to do was take the coves off the steering column - still removing the key. Thank you again sir!

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thanks for the video. Just finished mine. I filed down the sharp spot I thought was doing it. You're a life saver. Now I can pull a trailer. : )

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

👍

I'm not sure if I have the frayed wire problem, but finally I decided to tackle this (it's been broken a long time) and started with the fuse to see if it was blown... there was NO FUSE there! I don't know if I pulled it years ago for something else or how the heck it went missing, but without your video I doubt I would have even thought to check. Thank you! And if it does stop working and the fuse is blown, I'll know what needs to be done :-) Update: My dad had removed the fuse. The truck sat at his house for a while while I was out of state and the problem happened originally to him. He put a new fuse, it blew again so he removed it. Knowing this I figured I better just do this repair (even though I had added a fuse back in and it was working fine). Sure enough there was a bare spot on the wire just like yours! Really great video, thanks! Only comment is I think you don't need to remove that whole bottom panel. Just tip the steering wheel up and you can get those three screws out no problem, then the top cover comes off and you have access to the bad wire.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@Whatsittoy

2 жыл бұрын

I used your video AGAIN to fix this problem. I used electrical tape around a bit of plastic straw (was hoping for more protection with that), and the shifter action worked the electrical tape loose. Round 2 with duct tape the long way. Your video is now several years old. Did that 3M tape hold up? I might buy some for the next time if/when the duct tape fails.

Apparently, Fuse 29 also controls the key fob programming...I could not get the truck to enter programming mode to set a new key fob. Finally traced it to that fuse, which was blown. Replaced it. Immediately blew. And, finally found this video. Thank you.

Great video. It helped me 1000% My truck had the problem at the top of the lever. When I bought it the top of the over drive lever was already broke. It was asking at with the lever. I put some electrical tape and that fixed that problem. I will give you 999 points out of 10 possible points for how good your video was. It was supper helpful.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks for the video! I had checked the fuse and I just watched your video and checked the wire by just taking off the first panel you did. Could feel around enough of it to see if it was worn at all and it wasn't, must be the switch.

Exactly what I needed. Great video. Thank you!!

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

👍

What a great video. Thank you for saving me a lot of money!

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Good video, explained everthing.thanks, finished the job, didn't see it at first but felt something,cleaned the wire and there it was, sure nice to have it all working again.

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

😁👍

Great video, thanks for explaining slowly !!

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Got it step for step . Thanks . Now on to the cruise control issue.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Good vid, help me out for sure! Thanks

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏻

Thanks. It was very helpful

Bless you 🙏 for this video very helpful thank you also ur calming voice makes it so pleasant to watch N focus on what im dealing with ty ty 😊 👏 👍

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

😁👍

Thanks!!! 🤓 would not have figured it out without going to a shop!!!

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

👍

Helpful video, friend. Many thanks.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Thank you. The overdrive has never worked since I bought my truck 6 years ago. Worked perfectly, very clear concise instructions.

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

I'll be doing this today, thank you for the great vid

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

Yes, your video helped me a lot on how to fix the problem Thanks

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Right on 👍

Thank you for the tip.

Thank you for showing step by step sir.

@InternetDude

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome

After you tape it up take a couple really small zip ties and tie the tape down with them they will never come loose again very good video thank you

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea

You did a great job in this video. I also have the same problem, fuses blow, I'm guessing the wire is stripped. Will tackle this job this weekend.

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very likely you have the same root cause of the problem. After a number of years the issue happened again and this time I just bought a new shifter from Ford. I didn't feel like taping it up again LOL

Helped me out for sure!!!! Thanks

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

😁

super well presented!

thanks for posting! appreciate the insight

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Ok, I must have a short on my truck. I have been putting it off for about a month now, light comes on but it really doesn't activate the transmission into a lower gear. I just move the handle around and it goes off. It is so hot here where I live, probably 105 right now in the shade and even hotter in the truck. May have to get up really really early to do this. It doesn't look like it would take a long time to do, apparently it looks like a common problem with these trucks. Great video, Thank you. I will get back with you after I get it fixed.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck.

I just fixed my 2002 Ford F150 I replaced the OD switch in the column first then I seen your video on the fuse changed it and it works now!! Thank you

Excellent information in this video. Nicely explained. Thank you Maybe you said to disconnect the battery but I don't recall that. Anytime you're working anywhere near airbags, it's an absolute must !!! Airbags can absolutely kill it unintentionally deployed while performing work / maintenance on a vehicle.

@InternetDude

5 ай бұрын

It is a good idea to disconnect the battery when working around air bag and related items.

Very helpful video, thank you! Last weekend I decided to find out why my "OD-OFF" light no longer worked on my '96 F150. I narrowed it down to a wiring issue because the light would come on/off at various shift lever positions. You only have to remove the lower then upper "clamshells" around the steering column (on my vehicle anyway). So while the light was illuminated, I jiggled the wires and found where the problem area most likely was. There was no abrasion in the wire insulation heat-shrink, just a "weak" point in the wire bundle. As I was carefully cutting away the heat-shrink, all 3 of the wires just pulled apart. My only option was to solder all 3 wires back together. Shift lever is very easy to remove at this point (un-clip the wire harness connector, remove the pin holding the lever to the shift rod), so it was a relatively easy soldering job, as I was able to bring it in to the house and work at a table. I used heat-shrink on each of the 3 wires, and a larger heat-shrink around the entire bundle, and also a piece of vinyl tubing (slit lengthwise) to go around the wire bundle (I used small zip-ties around the tubing).

@InternetDude

3 ай бұрын

I have since replaced the whole shifter with a new part from Ford to hopefully permanently fix the issue.

Great video very helpful

thanks for the help Dude.

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

😁

Great video. I used a small piece of 1/8" ID model airplane fuel tubing slit lengthwise placed around the wire. Works awesome!

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Great video thanks!

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video

Very good presentation. Now I’m going to trouble shoot my 2002 f-150 overdrive light issue. Hope it’s an easy fix.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

Thankyou for this video.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Thank you so much

Great video and I watch your channel religiously for the calming voice and informative ideas. I have an unrelated question that this video made me think of. I just purchased an old truck like this and I noticed your steering wheel buttons are very clean. Do you have anything you can suggest I do about my steering wheel buttons being all sticky and tacky. It’s like the rubber has rotted away. I want to clean them but I’m afraid of scratching the little icons off the buttons. Thanks for any advice you can give!

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’re in luck, the buttons are very easy to replace and are cheap. See www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IYHEJS/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=internetdude-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4971b0c99477d560862827cb965b4642&camp=1789&creative=9325

Thanks. You the mechanic.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Great video keep it up

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

well done! thanks

@weeverob

4 ай бұрын

I just checked my fuse in my 2000 Ranger. It is blown so next step is your procedure. By any chance does the same fuse have any affect on the transmission dropping into passing gear when the pedal is depressed? I've combed the internet and youtube and there is absolutely nothing online about a Ranger not able to drop into passing gear. Again, thanks for your video.

Thanks for your in-depth, step-by-step video on this issue. My cable was literally cut in half🥲. I fixed it though and it's working again. How can you tell (besides the light) that it's working while driving on the highway? Do I pay attention to performance, like acceleration?

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

If the light isn’t on it’s working. If the engine revs higher than normal that’s about your best indicator that you’re not in overdrive.

This was the greatest thing

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

👍

Wonderful!!! 👍

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks. It was the fuse

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Note the fuse blows because there is an issue in the circuit, a fuse does not cause a problem, it indicates a problem.

very helpful

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

THANK YOU

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Check out my other F150 videos.

Replaced fuse, but blows. It that the sign of the wire issue Thanks👍👍

@BigMikey1776

3 жыл бұрын

Mine does the same, I’ve change the fuse out twice and it blows as soon as I change gears. Could this be the wiring?

@waynewilliams5802

3 жыл бұрын

Just wrap fuse with aluminum foil. It will keep it from blowing.

@577buttfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynewilliams5802 better have a fire extinguisher

@colinburdenmc

3 жыл бұрын

What fuse and was the overdrive light on the shifter blinking?

@JohnDoe-lt9sg

3 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone. Replacing the fuse without making a repair only re energizes the circuit. If the wire insulation is damaged or broken showing bare wire then it will short out again almost immediately, drawing too much current and popping the new fuse you put in. If you have a blown fuse, you replace it and it blows again, this shows you have an active issue in that circuit that needs repair.

I just bought this truck, it's a 2004 Ford pu and I'm not familiar with that kind of shifter, when the off light on dose that mean the overdrive is off,when the off light is on that means it's in the drive position is that right.and by the way your vidio was very helpful thank u.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

When the light is on, overdrive is disabled. Under normal driving just leave the switch alone and the light off.

thanks !!!!

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Excellent

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Excellent!!!

Thanks

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Well after replacing super cab door cable ends, doors work! After soldering resistors on over head temp control. This will be my next f150 project along with soldering odometer connections. Wow! Don’t know if I will ever buy another Ford product!

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

There are some common, known issues with these trucks. If you take care of those things generally they should last you a long, long time. Newer trucks have more electronic stuff to break. Toyota would likely be the best choice if you want minimal repairs.

Is that a one lead or are their two leads in that wire harness. I see it was stranded, but can't tell if it's just one wire lead. I imagine it is two wires feeding that switch circuit. Thanks, this video is very helpful. My OD switch is out and the fuse is blown. Its a 2003, so I want a DIY fix-it-up project and this looks rather simple.

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

There are two wires. I have since replaced this stalk & wiring completely because the shifter was rattling over bumps. The tape fix lasted for many years, however.

I wonder if this would be similar to my issue with the no fuel engage no battery amp gauge thing haywire but when I can run power from the battery to the wire that they used to be part of the the button cuz there's three of them it flickers the gauges and they read correctly.... 1994 F-150 XL 2×4

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it shouldn't be related to this. I would inspect and check your wiring in the area though, perhaps you have a loose wiring connector or ground point. Those types of issues can cause weirdness in the electrical system.

I have a 2005 ford expedition that wont start, i pressed the overdrive button while running and after that it just wont start. Help please.

I may be miss hearing the gears change on my 2002 for f150 because my light don't come on for over drive so I need to check the wiring checked the fuses there good but if I had 30000 on me to I would stop working to thanks for the vid boss

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Watch your RPM on the tachometer to see if it’s shifting.

good advice, except my fuses are all good under dash, any suggestions'?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Check the wire in the column like I show.

I’m having issues with my 03 supercrew I’m wondering if I have to do this? I don’t really touch the overdrive button. I even place a new fuse in and I get nothing now. It’s the exact same fuse as your truck in the exact same place. And now I get nothing.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

It seems you have the same issue.

Same issue, '02 F150 with the 256 V6 & no autolamp (wasn't installed on mine; belt minder works). I desperately need D3. This video might help me.

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck

I need help , if i dont want my overdrive to be onn, should all the lights on it be off indicating that its off or does having the switch to turn onn the "off" light indicate that i am no longer using overdrive?

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Overdrive is on unless the word OFF is lit up on the end of the shifter.

Ive done a few of these in my time you point on good video 🔴🇺🇸🔧👍

Great video but you should always disconnect your batteries when dealing with anything electrical, plus you won't drain your battery since your key is turned to the on position

Is it safe to de-shroud on a permanent basis & just put the key barrel back in?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes

How can you tell if OD is active is it when the off is glowing orange or when it’s off mine is an 02

@InternetDude

Ай бұрын

If the light is on, OD is off. If the light is off, OD is on. It defaults to ON.

So my automatic lamps or headlights stopped working too and found out it’s a fuse and or a relay, I replaced them few times. They only work for few days or weeks and stop working again on the AUTOMATIC POSITION. I read in a Ford forum there is a module in the back seat and a connection or connector gets very hot and it melts over the time and that causes the fuse and the relay to blown, so in your video it’s shows your overdrive wire is going bad and it’s causing the fuse to go bad, the same fuse that controls that automatic lamps.. You think that should be the problem with my truck too.?

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's probably the same exact issue.

i had to do my 99 and 97 dakota....pretty much the same...now my 2004 f150 light stays on...got to check it out

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably similar but some 04 F150 are a different design.

The OD light on my 1999 expedition is flashing, could that be a similar problem? Thanks, Rick

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Check your owners manual that is a different issue possibly transmission related or an engine misfire.

I have a 2000 f150 and the light on the gear shifter for the OD FLASHES what could be the problem?

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

That’s bad, it’s a different problem. See your owners manual.

Looks easy enough. Is it safe to drive with back wire?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

I don't quite know what you mean? Do you mean is it safe to drive if the black wire is chafed as shown? Yes as long as you don't go replacing the fuse with a larger capacity one.

@Sunkissed247

4 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude is it safe to drive with the O/D off flashing?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Leah Sunkissed I can’t remember, I think so. Check the owners manual.

Good job, was not my problem, but thanks

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it didn’t help! 😉

My ford Everest turns off OD automatically and keeps on switching from off to on while driving but 80% of the time it's off. Can you help me diagnose this please?

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with the Everest.

HI my 2001 350 when I press the button it glows off and when I press it again the light stays on is that still the same problem?????? plz help if you can THANKS

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

The switch may be failing, that would be my suspicion. That is a slightly different issue than shown in this video.

After I had my transmission rebuilt my column shifter wasn't lining up with the gear and also it wouldn't kick into overdrive

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Mechanic likely didn’t adjust transmission range sensor at the trans

My 2003 ranger is doing this is the procedure similar?

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

I think it should be about the same. Take a look.

@577buttfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude Thanks dude.

The area where the overdrive is loose and I had to tape it up to keep it together, so can just the end be replaced?

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean just the circle "donut" cap piece at the end? I've seen them come off and they can be replaced.

@flowersfam3462

3 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude The whole plastic end piece of the gear shift with the "donut end cap" because I've used electrical tape to keep it attached to the gear shift. Hope I didn't confuse you.😊

I have this problem as well overdrive blinking fuse blown but won’t shift into 3gear when driving. Did you have the same issue?

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

Does your transmission shift normally through all the gears or stop at gear #2 only? If the O/D off light is blinking your problem is with the transmission not the O/D switch.

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

My issue was the O/D light would not come on when I pressed the switch, and the overdrive fuse was blown. The transmission shifted normally through all the gears.

@qzunie

3 жыл бұрын

Ok. yea shifts normally when I replace the fuse but when the fuse blows it won’t shift into 3rd after

@qzunie

3 жыл бұрын

I will check the wires on the steering wheel. I’ve seen another video where the wires were burn or broken at the bottom of the engine that created the same issue

I did everything you did to the T. But when I tried putting the ignition cylinder, I guess it moved. Now it wont turn on. Fixed one problem got another. Know how its supposed to be placed?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure off-hand, I guess you'd have to review my video again? I accidentally turned mine just slightly and it was OK. Did you fit it upside down, is that possible? I can't remember mine exactly now. You could try pushing that release button underneath and see if it will turn or not. Try turning the steering wheel left or right while turning the key on, maybe the steering wheel lock is putting pressure on something.

@josedelacruz164

4 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude thanks for the respond internet dude. It took a while but finally got it. Thanks. Should have made a video of it haha.

l have the same fuse blowing problem, but the seat belt chime keeps working, even when the OFF and Automatic Headlamps system won't.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

You may have another wiring issue or a ground wire issue.

@kuffed2u

2 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude No, the fuse blew and was replaced... and blew again. The chime never stopped working. Maybe they changed the wiring and my chime is on another circuit.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the 7700 wiring is a little different?

Cool vid im gonna rewire my dad's van make a dash mounted switch instead ...

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

It will probably last longer ha ha.

Can you answer why it says off when it’s on?

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

When you start the truck it defaults to the overdrive being on, you push the button to turn off overdrive and then it illuminates the word off. Normally you don’t need to turn overdrive off.

@student8015

3 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude so the overdrive will always be on every time you start your truck

What year is that truck? Is it king ranch?

@InternetDude

10 ай бұрын

2003 yes King Ranch

My O/D button should work unless there is something wrong with my transmission? my O/d switched off by itself and i cant get it back on.. thinking oh well maybe the button is faulty

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the button breaks, that's possible. If the O/D light is flashing that is bad though.

@babyfactory587

4 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude yeah i had the trans rebuilt last year /; love this truck but transmission problems is a yearly thing now i guess.. Kind of gave me a big shake this morning before picking up speed on my way to work. thanks i'll get it looked at

Might want to disconnect battery wait proper amount time to protect yourself from airbag. (Safety)

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t hurt to do that if you are concerned

What if your overdrive light keeps blinking

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

See here: www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=48477

Ford should also recall these trucks and fix this very common problem.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

My truck is 18 years old, I don't expect them to recall at after so many years

@kuffed2u

2 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude True, but the problem has been around since these trucks were new.

@InternetDude

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm OK

Mine works but my locks won’t cycle to go into programming mode ???

@InternetDude

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s unrelated??

I didn't even know that tape was still available, my dad used it back in the 60's for electrical repairs around the house

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Interesting

Can't move key tumbler period, or you might find yourself at the Ford Stealer on a flatbed.

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

I had an accident with a key tumbler years ago on my Mercury Sable. Had to take the tumber in to a locksmith to fix it so I could put the car back together.

That's tape is just more expensive hockey tape. Do you have room to put a sleeve of some kind on

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm i think you’re right! I tried putting on heat shrink tubing that I slit but it wouldn’t work unless I cut the wires somewhere and slide it down but then I’d have more wires to repair. The regular electric tape lasted 2.5 years, I think this tape will last longer because it kind of sticks to itself well.

@kurtishutchinson6979

4 жыл бұрын

@@InternetDude or if you had a heavier gauge wire, stripped the wire and used the plastic/rubber outside. Would spraying it with a rubber coating work.

@InternetDude

4 жыл бұрын

Extra wire coating might work, it has quite a bend and small space.

My OFF light stays ON. wont turn off. How to fix

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the switch is broken? I would use an advanced scan tool to see if you have any transmission related codes.

My truck start today the light problem and don’t drive

@InternetDude

Жыл бұрын

What?