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Re: No 4th Gear (Overdrive) [stevegintn]
by jre56
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Jan 21, 2009 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: stevegintn (Jan 21, 2009 8:42 am)
I don't have any technical advice but the shop is responsible since it was working before they did the engine overhaul.Are you sure they hooked the O.D. wire up?
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Re: No 4th Gear (Overdrive) [jre56]
by stevegintn
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Jan 21, 2009 (4:59 pm)
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Replying to: jre56 (Jan 21, 2009 4:03 pm)
What's the 'overdrive wire'? (I'm not sure about anything they did)
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Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder [Unhappy]
by Unhappy
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Jan 29, 2009 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: Unhappy (Jan 21, 2009 11:15 am)
Thanks for your reply. I talked to both Ford Motor Company and the Extended Warranty company. Ford has 4 Extended Warranty Programs: I have the next to the top, and only the most expensive program covers it as a separate item. They say it is not covered as part of the transmission.
So, apparently, this part can go out anytime, regardless of mileage, and each time, Ford gets to drop the transmission to replace it, and charge the consumer over 5 times the worth of the repair. I no longer trust Ford.
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Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder [Unhappy]
by stevegintn
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Jan 29, 2009 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: Unhappy (Jan 29, 2009 7:19 am)
OK, well, sorry to hear that - most people (like us) don;t have a clue about the 'fine print' in those so-called warranties. I had a similar experience, years ago, with a then-new '92 F-150. The fuel pump went out, which was (brilliantly) under the bed - cost me several hundred dollar for them to basically, remove the truck bed, to get to a 50 dollar part. That was pretty tough, as I was still paying (Ford) for the truck.
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- #164 of 215
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Re: No 4th Gear (Overdrive) [stevegintn]
by stevegintn
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Jan 31, 2009 (5:40 am)
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Replying to: stevegintn (Jan 21, 2009 8:42 am)
Just to update on this, my transmission shop (that rebuilt it, 3 years ago) finished going through the transmission, and said THERE IS NO PROBLEM with it. They now think it's an ECM (electronic control module, aka 'brain') issue, as several fault codes came up, including codes for (guess what?), the overdrive and the cruise control (which also quit working). So that points back to the engine replacement job. Going to see an attorney about it, Monday.
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1999 Ford Ranger / Transmission
by mgrif58
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Feb 10, 2009 (10:10 am)
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I have a 1999 Ford Ranger 4X4 with 3.0 engine. (I just bought it, so I do not know it's history).
The transmission seems to shift fine. Has a whine in first. Was told this is a normal noise for Ford Rangers. I took it to my local Ford dealer for a transmission analysis. Apparently their diagnosis disclosed no code problems or issues. They determined the noise is in first and reverse. They say it is a "planetary" issue. They want to "further explore" the problem. Stated may have debris in the pan / throughout the transmission. (Extra money to pull the pan of course.) The fluid does seem dirty. Not bright pink as should be. They claim changing the fluid will not correct the problem. It seems to me that changing the fluid and filter could improve the function of the unit. I always thought the filter prevented debris from getting into the unit. So what am I missing here?
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Re: 1999 Ford Ranger / Transmission [mgrif58]
by cfowleron
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Feb 10, 2009 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: mgrif58 (Feb 10, 2009 10:10 am)
You're correct in your assumption regarding the filter & yes changing both the filter and fluid will allow the unit to function properly, but maybe only for a time. If Ford suspects a "planetary" issue then they suspect the gears. Planetary is a method of gearing much like the planets rotate around the sun the gears rotate around a sun gear and they all operate within a ring gear (someone correct or provide a better explanation?). If this is the case, perhaps what you are hearing is the gears rubbing (not quite grinding yet) and the shavings are soiling the fluid. In this case, changing the fluid will help clean it up but won't solve the problem, just prolong it.
I'd recommend taking your truck to some place other than Ford for a second or even third opinion.
Just my 6 cents. 
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trans swap
by wierddad
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Feb 13, 2009 (4:27 pm)
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are the bellhousings different for the 2.3 4cyl. than the 3.0 V6 with the m50d-r1.
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- #168 of 215
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Re: No 4th Gear (Overdrive) [stevegintn]
by stevegintn
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Feb 14, 2009 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: stevegintn (Jan 31, 2009 5:40 am)
One last update: After the transmission checked out fine, I replaced the ECM but made no diff - still no overdrive (4th gear) and cruise control does not work.
Anybody have a clue as to what's going on? - maybe a short somewhere?
I'm about ready to call it quits.
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- #169 of 215
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Ford Rangwer 99 auto Transmission
by efresso
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Feb 16, 2009 (2:36 pm)
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Reverse doesn't work. Want to know possible causes?
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