trans problem - Ford Ranger Forum

thissjustin · 03-22-2009, 10:37 PM

2001 3.0L auto. has 2-3 shift issue only when started and immediately driven. shifts out of 2nd but will not engage 3rd (like put in neutral). engine revs and have to burp thottle to get to shift. will only happen about first 30 seconds of driving. one or two shift cyles. then will not happen for sometimes weeks. no codes. trans re-built. new pump, converter, valve body, pcm. all oem parts. found pcm update but assume has latest software when pcm was installed. stumped in ohio?

**Jon** · 03-23-2009, 08:14 AM

Welcome to the site. Sorry you're having problems...I'm sure some members can help you out.

Bill · 03-23-2009, 07:02 PM

Sorry bud, no help here. Thought of a couple of questions, full of fluid? The correct type of fluid?

99Ranger4x4 · 03-25-2009, 03:23 PM

You have me stumped also. It "sounds" like a low fluid issue or maybe even a torque converter. My parents car had the same problem but with 1-2 and it ended up being the converter. There is a chance you could have gotten a bad one, converters can be a funny thing.

03-22-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
thissjustin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	trans problem 2001 3.0L auto. has 2-3 shift issue only when started and immediately driven. shifts out of 2nd but will not engage 3rd (like put in neutral). engine revs and have to burp thottle to get to shift. will only happen about first 30 seconds of driving. one or two shift cyles. then will not happen for sometimes weeks. no codes. trans re-built. new pump, converter, valve body, pcm. all oem parts. found pcm update but assume has latest software when pcm was installed. stumped in ohio?

03-23-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 448	Welcome to the site. Sorry you're having problems...I'm sure some members can help you out. __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

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Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	Sorry bud, no help here. Thought of a couple of questions, full of fluid? The correct type of fluid?

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99Ranger4x4 Truck Accessory Retailer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11	You have me stumped also. It "sounds" like a low fluid issue or maybe even a torque converter. My parents car had the same problem but with 1-2 and it ended up being the converter. There is a chance you could have gotten a bad one, converters can be a funny thing.