1st gear thump at acceleration - Ford Ranger Forum

TWT51 · 04-27-2009, 08:45 PM

I own a 2000 ford ranger edge 3.0 automatic trans with 117,000 miles
it thumps into 1st gear at takeoff from full stop. any ideas !

HighPlainsShifter · 05-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Sounds like your tranny is slipping or has low hydrolic pressure, maybe low on fluid.

TBlech · 08-11-2009, 12:24 PM

Drive shaft u-joints...

**Hooligan** · 12-15-2010, 07:17 PM

its the slip yoke in the drive shaft, move the rubber boot and lubricate it. Alot of auto rangers have that problem

04-27-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
TWT51 twt51 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: richardson texas Posts: 3	1st gear thump at acceleration I own a 2000 ford ranger edge 3.0 automatic trans with 117,000 miles it thumps into 1st gear at takeoff from full stop. any ideas !

05-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
HighPlainsShifter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12	Slipping Transmission Sounds like your tranny is slipping or has low hydrolic pressure, maybe low on fluid.

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08-11-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
TBlech Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 9	Drive shaft u-joints...