Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General Discussion of 83-94 6.9 and 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels

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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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I have a 1990 7.3 idi with E4OD tranny and every once in a whole my overdrive light starts flashing it lasts like a day and b4 I kno it it stops should this cause concern?? Any ideas
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Not sure if its the same as my 02. But mine did it too. And it was chaffed wires in the shifter column. If you remove the column cover you should be able to find the chaffed wire right on top.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Caterpillartim
Not sure if its the same as my 02. But mine did it too. And it was chaffed wires in the shifter column. If you remove the column cover you should be able to find the chaffed wire right on top.
I'm definitely gonna check that thanks I hope that's all it is its got me worried my trucks like my baby try to do what ever I can
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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It drove me nuts too. And one day I saw smoke coming from the column. I about chit myself. I thought my truck was gonna burn down.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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Seriously that's nuts I'd probably freak out first too
 
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