Im tired of riding my bike - Ford Ranger Forum

Famous481 · 11-23-2010, 04:19 PM

I have this 2000 ford ranger. V6 4.0 2wd. Automatic that has the garage it is at stumped. First off, a rebuilt engine was professionally put in about a year ago and has less than 10,000 miles on it. Just had a rebuilt tranny professionally put in about 4 months ago. They were unable to road test it due to its current state which is: It revs out fine in park or neutral but soon as its in a drive gear it shimmys and goes about 2 mph, might make it up to 25mph. It doesn't appear that pushing down more on the gas pedal makes any difference as far as the rpms goes (not 100 percent positive on that, been gone since it was towed from the tranny shop to garage) It does have kind of hard shift into reverse and a little harder when shifting into drive. It does everything it’s supposed except move really, it may make 25mph. I can manually shift it from park to reverse to neutral and so on, hear it shift with a slight clunk noise and it will go forward. The shop it’s at has replaced coil pack, plugs and wires. None of it made a difference. They ruled out the cats, the mass air flow sensor, no leaks on the intake manifolds, fuel pressure is fine all the way around. They consulted with Ford mechanics without success except Ford’s suggestion to have it towed in so their computers can check it out. I would like to avoid that $$$ visit and another tow!!! I can get more details in regards to what is or what isn't working. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Lenn · 11-29-2010, 04:43 PM

Unless a Vehicle Speed Sensor took a dump, you're most likely going to be having to shell out the $$ for a tow to the Ford dealer.

Stephen.G.Fiddes · 02-06-2011, 02:00 AM

x2. Time to get the tranny rebuilt.

DiabloBlanco · 02-06-2011, 12:29 PM

damn man, thats bad luck. I agree with the tranny needing service.

wvgranger · 02-06-2011, 01:22 PM

Don't you have any warranty on the rebuilt trans ? Sounds like possible improper band adjustment or torque converter possibly ?? Also is fluid level OK,can't remember if your 200 has a stick or the allen nut on pan to check ?

11-23-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
Famous481 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1	Im tired of riding my bike I have this 2000 ford ranger. V6 4.0 2wd. Automatic that has the garage it is at stumped. First off, a rebuilt engine was professionally put in about a year ago and has less than 10,000 miles on it. Just had a rebuilt tranny professionally put in about 4 months ago. They were unable to road test it due to its current state which is: It revs out fine in park or neutral but soon as its in a drive gear it shimmys and goes about 2 mph, might make it up to 25mph. It doesn't appear that pushing down more on the gas pedal makes any difference as far as the rpms goes (not 100 percent positive on that, been gone since it was towed from the tranny shop to garage) It does have kind of hard shift into reverse and a little harder when shifting into drive. It does everything it’s supposed except move really, it may make 25mph. I can manually shift it from park to reverse to neutral and so on, hear it shift with a slight clunk noise and it will go forward. The shop it’s at has replaced coil pack, plugs and wires. None of it made a difference. They ruled out the cats, the mass air flow sensor, no leaks on the intake manifolds, fuel pressure is fine all the way around. They consulted with Ford mechanics without success except Ford’s suggestion to have it towed in so their computers can check it out. I would like to avoid that $$$ visit and another tow!!! I can get more details in regards to what is or what isn't working. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

11-29-2010, 04:43 PM	#2
Lenn Semper Paratus !! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port Arthur, TX Posts: 108	Unless a Vehicle Speed Sensor took a dump, you're most likely going to be having to shell out the $$ for a tow to the Ford dealer. __________________ Has anyone ever figured out how much wood that damn woodchuck could actually chuck? 2002 F150 Supercrew 4x4- Cranked T-Bars, brush guard, Flowmaster 40, Volant CAI 2007 Mazda 6i SVE- Brake light mod, Airbox mod, CX7 antenna, JDM yellow fogs, 6000k HID.

02-06-2011, 02:00 AM	#3
Stephen.G.Fiddes T-Bar Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 31	x2. Time to get the tranny rebuilt. __________________ Nikon D90 ROLLED: 2001 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab 4X4 Possibly next vehicle list: (all dependent on money.) 05 Ranger 4x4, Black 05 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, Red 98+ 2WD Ex-cab Ranger 96- Volvo 740

02-06-2011, 12:29 PM	#4
DiabloBlanco Those Damn Kids Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 340	damn man, thats bad luck. I agree with the tranny needing service. __________________ 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L V6 5-speed L/s 8.8 4.10 Swap.\|20% tint\|BFG 31x10.5x15 A/Ts on Eagle alloy's\|Flowmaster 40s\|PIAA 4000k\|K&N drop in. YZ the way to be! Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders. Tube bumper YZ the way to be! The Brotherhood!

02-06-2011, 01:22 PM	#5
wvgranger 1998 XLT Super Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 56	Don't you have any warranty on the rebuilt trans ? Sounds like possible improper band adjustment or torque converter possibly ?? Also is fluid level OK,can't remember if your 200 has a stick or the allen nut on pan to check ? __________________ 1998 XLT Super 2WD,3.0 AOD,Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 staggered stainless tips,KYB GR-2 shocks,15x7 A.R. rims with F.S.Destination LE 235/70x15, has 60K miles. (Bike) 1976 Yamaha RD400C

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