How do I fix Ford code 970?

Check the fuse and the bulb for that circuit Check the circuit wiring and harness for damage, chafing or a poor splice Test the ECM last, only after every circuit test has passed Clear the code, then retest to confirm the fix holds

970 Overdrive indicator lamp circuit malfunction

Q: What does Ford code 970 mean?

Ford code 970. Overdrive indicator lamp circuit malfunction. Applies to 1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles.

Make: Ford (1981-1995)
Category: Body
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: 1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles

How to read it

Code 970 reads as 9 flashes, pause, 7 flashes, pause, 0 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.

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What does Ford code 970 mean?

970. Overdrive indicator lamp circuit malfunction. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects overdrive indicator lamp circuit malfunction.

Common causes of 970

Bulb
Wiring
Fuse
ECM

How to fix 970

Check the fuse and the bulb for that circuit
Check the circuit wiring and harness for damage, chafing or a poor splice
Test the ECM last, only after every circuit test has passed
Clear the code, then retest to confirm the fix holds