Ford 150 - 2000 Overdrive

[3pronghook]

The overdrive quit working. Button seems to work but no response from truck. Is this a fused function? Something in the steering column or something on the tranny itself? Would be nice to fix before the winter and i start pulling wheelhouse. 312000 and im hopping to go one more winter. Original engine and tranny. Thanks

[fishing tech]

Yes it is fused. What I have seen in the past is the wiring rubs through and shorts out under the steering column cover. Ussaully right on top. Pretty easy to find. Not sure what fuse it is off hand.

[3pronghook]

Thanks FT. Would this be an expensive repair? Or is it something I may be able to fix myself? im sure it all about the time it takes

[fishing tech]

Fairly simple, remove the steering column cover and check the wires that come out of the shifter on the column. They rub through and short out on the column. You can replace or just tape them up.

[3pronghook]

started taking things apart. It was fairly simple getting everything off. Found the black wire for the OD button and sure enough there was a bare spot rubbed through. Started checking fuses and sure enough, fuse 29 which controls the overdrive and autolamps was smoked. taped the bare spot. changed the fuse and back in business. Overdive and the autolamps are working again. thanks FT

[fishing tech]

Glad to help.