I just purchased a used 2008 ranger sport with 5500km only. I have been noticing that when backing out of my driveway, and then shifting into drive, that the auto tranny has a delay of a sec or two before it ingages. I have been careful not to bring the revs to high as this seems not right to me. Any idea if this is normal, or should I have it looked at?

I have an 05 escape that doesn't do this

 

there is a techical service bulletiin out for it

tell the service clerk that they have to look up the ford u.s website
( they have to look for it )

it is not on the ford of canada website

it is not on the just had mine done over 3 weeks ago

still a slight hesitation after you brake and the accelerate , but to me that is a non issue

 

This is was a problem in the 2005's I believe, at least mine had it . like cheese man said, they know how to fix it, but they charge you for it XD of course. Also that big "Clunk" when putting the truck in reverse on any kind of incline even when you never took your foot off the brake(putting weight on transmission). The fix for the clunk was I believe the lubricant in the slip yoke. They basically put the wrong kind in during assembly or something... If I remember correctly that is. They never get everything right making these trucks, even though not much has changed in design over what the last 10 years?

 

the technical service bulletin covers all rangers with the automatic transmission including the 2010 models as well ,, as per ford`s TSB

it is warranty computer program update

 

TSB 10-2-4

02/15/10
5R44E/5R55E TRANSMISSIONS DELAYED
ENGAGEMENTS - PARK - DRIVE, NEUTRAL - DRIVE
AND NEUTRAL - REVERSE ENGAGEMENT

FORD:
2007-2010 Ranger

ISSUE
Some 2007-2010 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 5R44E transmission or 4.0L engines and 5R55E transmission may exhibit a delayed engagement when shifting from Park to Drive, Neutral to Drive and/or Neutral to Reverse.

ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 64.10 and higher or 65.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.1 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

 

Do you think this would cover the 3.0L also?

 

interesting. cos I get that delay in my 08 3.0 as well, and its pretty annoying, if you hit the gas too soon it stutters and screeches.

 

the TSB said it covers all 3 engines

 

i may have to go talk to ford about that then.

 

just don`t talk to them

get them to update your tranny pcm

it is under warranty

 

well my warranty ran out long ago, but is this seperate warranty through ford cos they effed up?

 

i wonder if this cover expo's too because my mom 04 expo's does this alot

 

Can anyone send me a PM with the full print-out of this TSB that covers all three engines for this delayed engagement. I'm gonna take it to the local ford dealer and see what they say. I just want it as back-up if they try and tell me there are no TSBs dealing with this issue!

Thanks

 

andrew your ranger is a 08 correct

your standard warranty ended at 60,000 kms

but your driveline warranty ends at 100,000 km`s

 

My 2002 FX4 with the 4.0 does this also... :-(