A flashing overdrive light can be an indication something is wrong with the transmission, on fords it could be the torque converter, speed sensors, overheating, fuses, and other problems. best to have the codes checked out at a transmission shop or dealer. If you have to drive it stay at lower speeds. Have it checked as soon as possible, or you can cause more damage to the tranny. Could be something simple and less expensive than a new transmission. But why take a chance
Overdrive flashing probably means that overdrive has been disabled due to a detected problem such as overheating. i would get it checked out.
SOURCE: overdrive transmission
this is the old style transmission code you have a problem with a solenoid inside the transmission go to a transmission shop to read and replace the solenoid only not a rebuild usually
SOURCE: overdrive contoll button is blinking on 200 f-350 7.2 powerstroke
It sound is if your ABS/Speed sensor is the culpret. Try this fairly inexpensive repair before you bring it in for a Diagnostic, which can run anywhere from $89.95 & up. Go to the local ford dealer in your area and ask them for the ABS Sensor in your rear axle differential. The base part number being 9E731. This part runs roughly for about $20.00+ and your own time to replace it.
SOURCE: Overdrive light flashing No lock up
There are several things that can cause the flashing light. sometimes a simple fix is the change the RABS, this sensor is on the rear differiential and is not too expensive. Change it. Pull th epositive cables off of your batteries fro 15 minutes. Hook them back up and see what happens.
Here are some codes for your truck. :?) DRRXR
SOURCE: Overdrive light flashing on 2001 F350 7.3 diesel truck
Taking a guess at it, I would have to say that the transmission fluid is thermally broke down from the heat, and stress from towing. Try to change transmission fluid and filter. If this does not fix it the transmission itself may be damaged from the excessive strain, and heat. (heat is number one cause for transmission failure. After this problem is fixed, next time NEVER tow in Overdrive. This over works the transmission, and creates the excessive heat. If you tow a lot than consider adding an after market transmission cooler. Which is only approximately 100 and up, but will save thousands in the long run:)
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