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01-15-2008, 09:27 PM
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|  2000 Ranger Automatic Transmission Problem
Hi Guys, I have a 2000 ranger (3.0) with 134,000 miles. Unable to start out in "drive", trans slips, must start in 2nd gear and then move to "drive." Once in drive, transmission
is solid and no slipping. Vehicle has had recent flush and filter, trans shop couldn't find a problem. Could this be a bad torque converter or simple electrical problem, or is it time for a total rebuild? | 
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01-15-2008, 10:23 PM
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Transmission Range (TR) sensor?
Shift selector switch?
Those could be possible causes, is the issue intermittent? Is the fluid level and condition fine (my guess is yes since it was just done)?
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01-16-2008, 05:32 AM
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1st trans flush was at 60K miles, upon last flush (after problem) fluid looked OK, solenoids OK,
per the shop that had changed it. | |
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01-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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Sounds like you need to take it to another trans shop for a check. | |
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04-22-2008, 11:29 PM
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I have a 1990 4 Liter automatic with the same problem as you. This started 2 weeks ago. Yesterday while driving in town the transmission returned to normal function where I could start from the drive position and the transmission shifted through all gears just fine. Today all was well till this evening and it returned to the must start in 2nd gear then manually shift to drive and all is well until you slow to a stop and must shift to 2nd to take off. Any ideas on what you think this problem is would be appreciated. Thanks to anyone who can help! | |
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04-30-2008, 06:47 AM
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|  2000 ford transmission problems
Hey I have the same problem. I have to start in 2nd and shift to D when i get the rpm's high enough. once in D the truck drives great, i have power. It will spin wheels and i have no complaints. I don't have alot invested in the truck, but i would like to know if their is a remedy. Yesterday I was on a downhill and i put the truck in D and it drove off and acted like it was supposed too. Searching for cheap answers??? | |
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