# 2002 Ford Explorer

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer/14270>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 21, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer/14270 "2008-05-21T01:35:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![childersmb50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@childersmb50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/childersmb50)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer/14270/1 "2008-05-21T01:35:07Z")

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The local Ford dealership just informed me that the Flashing OD light means I need to replace the shift solenoid in my car and that it will cost $900 bucks to replace. My question is, Will it damage my transmission to drive the car in the meantime before I fix it?