2000 Transmission slipping

Ranger110 · 08-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Hi everyone i was wondering if someone could help me out with a problem i am having with my 2000 ranger xlt 4x4..When it goes to shift into 3rd gear it slips until i let off the gas then it catchs really hard then the OD light starts flashing. I have been reading around and it seems like alot of people are have the same problem. Can anyone help me out??? Some posts have said something about a overdrive solenoid that you can replace and it fixes it but all the auto parts have no idea what i am talking about...

theoldwizard · 08-20-2009, 03:50 AM

If it is slipping, you have already done significant damage. It will have to be rebuilt, more likely sooner than later.

Mania2_123 · 09-01-2009, 06:06 PM

if its slipping u probably have done damamge to it already and if the o/d light is on well from prior expiernce thats means 1 of 2 things um 1 a sensor somewhere is bad option 2 trasnmission is bout to be done. and with the problems ur having its gonna be option 2

Teddybreyes · 09-02-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger110

Hi everyone i was wondering if someone could help me out with a problem i am having with my 2000 ranger xlt 4x4..When it goes to shift into 3rd gear it slips until i let off the gas then it catchs really hard then the OD light starts flashing. I have been reading around and it seems like alot of people are have the same problem. Can anyone help me out??? Some posts have said something about a overdrive solenoid that you can replace and it fixes it but all the auto parts have no idea what i am talking about...

Hi, I am currently having the same problem with the same exact truck. I am replacing the Shift Controll Solenoid. Their are 4 you have to drop the pan and find the one that is bad.

blue beast · 09-09-2009, 03:54 PM

Lubegard additives,Lubegard transmission fluid additives This stuff works and as long as the fluid passes the PTT test(stickied in engine and drivetrain) it will help slipping issues.

goaliefight · 09-17-2009, 06:34 PM

My experience on Rangers (I've had 4) is that when the OD light is flashing and your transmission is slipping, it probably has mechanical damage. My last ranger was doing the same thing you described and the mechanic said "overdrive solenoid" but when he opened up the pan there was metal fragments.

theoldwizard · 09-18-2009, 01:25 AM

Like I said before. If it is slipping, you already have done damage.