Transmission Problem :( - Ford Ranger Forum

Whippersnapper · 04-09-2009, 01:06 AM

I know, I'm probably to going to get told to search the forums for this, but I have a 2000 Ranger 3.0L with the 4speed auto. It seems to be slipping from 2nd-3rd, and I've searched it up and it seems to be a common problem with the solenoid, but I've also seen many cases where the tranny has blown within 2-3 months. Has anyone else had this happen, and if so how has the solenoid change made a difference? Any help would be awesome. I love this truck and I can't afford another one. By the way, it has 127,500 km on it.

Rangerak · 04-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Just curious, have you kept up with your transmission maintenance schedule? My own experience with automatics over time is good maintenance helps ward off trouble most of the time. I have changed filters and fluid and things started working well again. I know this probably is not much of an answer to the specifics but just a thought.

Teamexploder · 04-09-2009, 11:12 AM

I would try to change the transmission fluid and filter but put in another tranny solenoid while you have the pan down.

Whippersnapper · 04-09-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerak

Just curious, have you kept up with your transmission maintenance schedule? My own experience with automatics over time is good maintenance helps ward off trouble most of the time. I have changed filters and fluid and things started working well again. I know this probably is not much of an answer to the specifics but just a thought.

Thats the thing, I bought this truck at an auction, and it didn't have maintainence records with it. So I don't know if its had a transmission overhaul, but I doubt it. Has anyone else had this happen?

04-09-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
Whippersnapper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	Transmission Problem :( I know, I'm probably to going to get told to search the forums for this, but I have a 2000 Ranger 3.0L with the 4speed auto. It seems to be slipping from 2nd-3rd, and I've searched it up and it seems to be a common problem with the solenoid, but I've also seen many cases where the tranny has blown within 2-3 months. Has anyone else had this happen, and if so how has the solenoid change made a difference? Any help would be awesome. I love this truck and I can't afford another one. By the way, it has 127,500 km on it.

04-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
Teamexploder Explorer Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: McClure, Pa Posts: 187	I would try to change the transmission fluid and filter but put in another tranny solenoid while you have the pan down. __________________ 1994 Explorer LTD 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto 6" Lift 33's 5.13's Spooled rear, welded spider gears front. 1996 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 OHV Auto 33" M/T's 4.88's

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04-09-2009, 02:27 AM	#2
Rangerak Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meadow Lakes Alaska Posts: 33	Just curious, have you kept up with your transmission maintenance schedule? My own experience with automatics over time is good maintenance helps ward off trouble most of the time. I have changed filters and fluid and things started working well again. I know this probably is not much of an answer to the specifics but just a thought.