Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - A Community of Ford Truck Fans > Ford Ranger Forums > Introductions

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 09-20-2011, 08:20 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Default 96 Ford Ranger (trans issues)

Hello All,
I own a 96 Ford ranger xl 2wd 2.3l, I am having transmission problems.
R&R trans (4r44e) will not go into gear. Any thoughts? I appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Thanks
gmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Join Ranger Forum

Join RangerForum.com Today - It's Totally Free!

Do you love your truck? If so we invite you to join our community and see what it has to offer. Our site is specifically designed for you and it's a great place for Ford Ranger Fans to meet online.
Once you join you'll be able to post messages, upload pictures of your truck, and have a great time with other Ford Ranger fans. Whether your an old timer or just bought your Ranger you'll find that RangerForum.com is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free!

Join RangerForum.com Today! - Click Here JOIN FOR FREE


Old 09-20-2011, 08:52 PM   #2
Grumpy old Ford driver
 
Diabolical Ranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Valley of the Sun
Posts: 3,387
Garage
Default

will it shift into gear but does not move ? or you can NOT move the gear selector to any position?
__________________
2001 Chrome Yellow 4x4 Edge
4.0L auto, STEPSIDE
mods include: Sohc decals on power dome hood
Blinker mod, OHC, Yellow Ovals, 7-pin trailer plug,
Curt 2" rec. hitch, brake controller wired in dash
UWS Diamond plate toolbox,7" dvd,cd player stereo with remote.cb radio


even the most hardcore, outlaw bad ass has to do what the wife says once in a while

and a word of caution:
reading my post may piss you off at times but hey it's real life, you will recover.
Diabolical Ranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 09:05 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Default Trans issues 96 ford ranger

It will not shift into gear, you can move the gear selector. The truck will hold in park. the neutral safety switch works (starts in park or neutral)
This is a used trans with 123k miles. The original trans was shot.
gmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 09:26 PM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Default

Just as an additional fyi, the truck was road tested after trans installation and went into gear fine, upshifted and downshifted fine on road test. Fluid level good..
The shifter was readjusted to make sure it was set properly by the manual.
There seems to be no eng or oil light on dash and the speedometer is sitting at 20mph. I hope that answers some questions. Thanks again...
gmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 09:38 PM   #5
Grumpy old Ford driver
 
Diabolical Ranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Valley of the Sun
Posts: 3,387
Garage
Default

I think that tranny has 4 solenoids on the valve body kinda sounds like a valve body problem or wire harness came loose, can you check for any codes it might have thrown?
I am not sure if a 96 has electronic speedo like a 2001 but might be a pinched wire ,fuse issue
__________________
2001 Chrome Yellow 4x4 Edge
4.0L auto, STEPSIDE
mods include: Sohc decals on power dome hood
Blinker mod, OHC, Yellow Ovals, 7-pin trailer plug,
Curt 2" rec. hitch, brake controller wired in dash
UWS Diamond plate toolbox,7" dvd,cd player stereo with remote.cb radio


even the most hardcore, outlaw bad ass has to do what the wife says once in a while

and a word of caution:
reading my post may piss you off at times but hey it's real life, you will recover.
Diabolical Ranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2011, 09:51 PM   #6
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Default

will recheck all connections..would there be an OD light possibly flashing (codes)
Thanks

Last edited by gmart; 09-21-2011 at 08:15 PM.
gmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
1990 Ford Ranger...Need Owners Manual, and other Issues Sterling_Six 1989 - 1992 Ford Ranger 11 09-11-2011 09:45 AM
might want to put standard trans in 1988 ranger 88 ranger Engine Tech 1 05-24-2011 02:41 PM
1990 Ford Ranger manual trans shift lever loose. stewy_05 2.3 Engine 2 02-07-2011 06:41 AM
Manual Trans. Issues Conrad 1993 - 1997 Ford Ranger 2 07-19-2010 02:19 AM
Ranger trans crossmember DHPmike Trades & Sales 0 03-21-2009 06:15 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
Copyright © 2008 - 2010 RangerForum.net
This site is in no way affiliated with the Ford Motor Company.