auto trans problem: double shifting?
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auto trans problem: double shifting?
Truck specs:
2002 Ranger Edge Plus
4x4, 4.0L auto trans
44k miles
no mods except Thunderbolt exhaust.
Here's my problem, my transmission stammers hard between 2nd and 3rd gear during acceleration (It almost feels like it has to shift twice to get into 3rd gear). It used to only happen when I was accelerating hard, but now it seems to be most of the time. I do a bit of heavy towing (2200lb boat every other weekend), but I shouldn't be having this kind of problem. I haven't had the trans fluid replaced yet (too much $ right now) and I wondering if it will fix this problem. I haven't taken it to the dealership yet, but it's going to end up there if this thing gets any worse.
Please let me know your thoughts on this one.
Thanks a ton!
Brian
2002 Ranger Edge Plus
4x4, 4.0L auto trans
44k miles
no mods except Thunderbolt exhaust.
Here's my problem, my transmission stammers hard between 2nd and 3rd gear during acceleration (It almost feels like it has to shift twice to get into 3rd gear). It used to only happen when I was accelerating hard, but now it seems to be most of the time. I do a bit of heavy towing (2200lb boat every other weekend), but I shouldn't be having this kind of problem. I haven't had the trans fluid replaced yet (too much $ right now) and I wondering if it will fix this problem. I haven't taken it to the dealership yet, but it's going to end up there if this thing gets any worse.
Please let me know your thoughts on this one.
Thanks a ton!
Brian
#3
Originally Posted by zabeard
try unhooking the battery for 20 min or so. might help
but you really need to get the fluid flushed that is the first place i would start.
but you really need to get the fluid flushed that is the first place i would start.
I'm getting ready to sell it, so I'm really trying not to spend a whole lot.
#5
#7
just make sure u keep up with the trans flush at every 30k
if u ever have a problem, first thing a dealer is going to ask is if u had the 30k matiance and can you prove it...if you cant, they prob wont help you.
i work for a dealership so i no...we always get yelled at if you dont reccemend a flush at 30k, even if the fluid looks perfect.
if u ever have a problem, first thing a dealer is going to ask is if u had the 30k matiance and can you prove it...if you cant, they prob wont help you.
i work for a dealership so i no...we always get yelled at if you dont reccemend a flush at 30k, even if the fluid looks perfect.
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