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#283 of 292 89 ford ranger auto trans v6 by richarddmsr

Feb 22, 2012 (1:18 pm)

my trans just quit well go into gears but have noting was just driveing and it just stoped working i ck fuild it is clean no burn smell shifter gose in all gears but well not in gage

#284 of 292 Ranger transmission? by tcouncilman

May 27, 2012 (8:11 am)

#285 of 292 Ranger transmission? by tcouncilman

May 27, 2012 (8:11 am)

I believe it's my transmission not sure but I'm leaking fluid and when I looked it looks like I have some bolts missing. I have a picture but I don't see where to attach it here. I had service done on it about 10000 miles ago. Did they not put the bolts back on tight enough and they fell off?

#286 of 292 Transmission slip HELP!! by v6ranger2

Jul 07, 2012 (10:16 pm)

Okay, i have a 2001 3.0 v6 automatic 2wd lifted on 33s and my transmission slips and bangs into drive and 1st gear i changed the transmission fluid and it still didnt help, its drive able but i do go mudding and im afraid im gonna throw my drive shaft or whole transmission

#287 of 292 06 Ranger stuch in first by jokeabel2

Nov 16, 2012 (10:47 am)

I carried a heavy load and the trany began slipping so I replaced the clutch, master and slave cylinders along with both bearings and now I can't get it out of first. Whats up with that? I've done clutches before with no problem. My head is getting sore from scratching.

#288 of 292 96 ranger rough shift by krrnyc

Dec 04, 2012 (8:05 am)

I just inherited a 96 ranger with 212,000 miles. Trans upshift and downshift is very rough. Went to have the fluid and filter changed and was told it could make the problem worse as it might break loose varnish coating parts. Anyone have any thoughts?

#289 of 292 Re: 96 ranger rough shift [krrnyc] by bolivar

Dec 14, 2012 (1:26 am)

Replying to: krrnyc (Dec 04, 2012 8:05 am)
Well, I agree that I would not do a 'flush' where the tranny hoses are opened up and fluid under pressure is pumped thru the system.
 
But I would think just dropping the tranny pan and cleaning (if it is just a metal screen) or replacing the filter and refilling with new fluid would not 'break anything loose'.
 
But with 212,000 miles, this might a waste of money. Money might be better spent on a rebuild or trying to find a used tranny with some kind a warranty. But another thing to think about - what is the truck worth? $1,000? Putting $1,000 (? who knows) into a tranny might also not be money well spent. Might be time to just sell it for salvage.

#290 of 292 1988 Ford Automatic Transmission Problem by ralph74

Dec 15, 2012 (8:49 am)

Several years ago I had my 88 ford ranger transmission serviced and drove it about 20 miles. When I came home I smelled transmission fluid. I checked it on flat cement and I found it way over full. I took it back to the company and they drew the fluid out and put the proper amount in, but the damage had already been done. I have had trouble ever since. The fluid goes from the transmission back into the converter and when you park it with the front slightly down hill it registers way over full. It is now leaking fluid and when I put more in it runs hot and does not have any get up and go. What is the best route to take and who should I take it to? (McKinney, TX)

#291 of 292 Re: 1988 Ford Automatic Transmission Problem [ralph74] by bolivar

Dec 16, 2012 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: ralph74 (Dec 15, 2012 8:49 am)
A wild guess here.
 
Transmission fluid is cooled by running it thru a 'tank' that is actually inside one of the 'side tanks' on the main radiator. You can see two lines that run from the transmission to the radiator.
 
You may have a leak in this tank. Coolant in the radiator is getting into the transmission thru this tank. This shows as the transmission being overfilled. I would think it would completely lock up the transmission rather quickly, but maybe not.
 
Does the transmission dip stick look like it might have water on it? The fluid should be a consistent red color. Does it foam? Are there streaks?
 
When the truck is cold, open the radiator cap. Is there 'oil' on the top of the coolant. This might be transmission fluid.
 
This might not be your problem, but it's something to check.

#292 of 292 transmission question by sirsims

Jan 09, 2013 (11:03 pm)

I have a 93 ford ranger 3.0 2wd and when I got the truck the overdrive didn't work after filling the fluid I have noticed it will kick into 4th gear but the RPM's are till high. the guy I bought it from said when it was rebuilt he had problems with the shop that did it. one thing was the overdrive kicked in to much and it lagged when driving he took it back and now it doesn't kick in enough and it still runs at 3200 RPM'S at high way speeds with the cruse control set. And when it shifts into 4th it is not a noticeable shift how can I adjust the overdrive to work better and have a noticeable RPM drop at highway speeds.

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