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2008 3.0l Ranger Automatic Tranny Issue?

I have a 2008 automatic ford ranger, with a 3.0l engine and with about 45,000 kms on it and it seems to have a rough shift from first to seconde gear? I wonder is this normal? I hit about 20 kms and it shift from first to seconde, but the shift is abrupt, and kinda almost softly shakes the whole vechicle. I told my mechanic and he said that with low kms like mine has a tranny issue is very unlikely? any help would be appreciated!
 
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check the fluid. maybe a bad sensor or torque converter.
 
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screw that. bring it in should still be under warrenty.
 
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technical service bulletin is out for it

tell service guy to check the ford u.s website for the TSB update program

ford .ca does not list it
 
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BUMMER
 
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it is just a transmission program update

my tranny had the same issues until i had the update
 
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Ok Guys I am going to take it in this weekend just to be sure! My fluids are all topped up?
Cheese man, what kind of ranger do you have and what exactly is a tranny program update and how much does it cost?
 
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it should be free if your truck is still under warrenty
 
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ok but what is it? what should I tell them to do when I get it to the dealership?
 
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is just a PCM reflash for a 1st to 2nd shift shudder...call the dealer they will know what you mean,,,just say its a TSB for the 1st to 2nd shift shudder
 
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it is also for the reverse shudder as well

the update is on the u.s website not the cdn 1
 
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Thanks alot guys!
 
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