1996 Ford Explorer

JOSUER29

MEMBER
1996 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES

The over drive light is blinking, I took it to a mechanic and he put the computer diagnosis and it gave him a code to replace the neutral safety switch. I did that and the problem stopped for awhile. The next day I use the car and the over drive light turned on again and now the car while im driving, it idles up and then grabs the gear, it does this every 2 minutes, I took it back to the mechanic and he did the codes again and this time it gave him 11 different codes, he noticed that there was a sensor loose so he put it back and locked it in place. No codes this time. Drove it for awhile and no problem until the next day. The problem came back I took it back to the mechanic and he said that it might be something electrical what should I do

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,371 POSTS

Did he check the codes a 3rd time? The reason I ask is because the codes may have changed. If he isn't charging you for the scan, ask him to do it one more time to see if things changed. If he is charging you, take it to a nationally recognized parts store and have them do it. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find. Also, and I know this sounds elementary, but make sure the trans fluid is full.