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Had some issue with the guy who was supposed to be taking care of my 97 F150 so now I might just scrap the truck.
A friend has found a 2001 Ranger 4x4 4.0 for $800 that has some transmission issues. Right now the truck seems to go into forward gears but will no go into reverse. This is a automatic truck so I am assuming its a 5R55E transmission. The truck does start just fine and I think I can sell or part out the F150 to cover the cost of the ranger.
I have never personally owned a ranger and have very little experience with the 4.0 or the 5R55E transmission so I was wondering what you guys think of them and if this might be a good deal.
A friend has found a 2001 Ranger 4x4 4.0 for $800 that has some transmission issues. Right now the truck seems to go into forward gears but will no go into reverse. This is a automatic truck so I am assuming its a 5R55E transmission. The truck does start just fine and I think I can sell or part out the F150 to cover the cost of the ranger.
I have never personally owned a ranger and have very little experience with the 4.0 or the 5R55E transmission so I was wondering what you guys think of them and if this might be a good deal.
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Aside from investigating any tranny issue(s), you should also confirm that the engine was serviced with regard to some timing chain issues that plagued the 4.0L SOHC early on.
See: Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - chain tensioners on 4.0 SOHC
See: Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - chain tensioners on 4.0 SOHC
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Here are some things to think about on the 5R55E tranny that might be useful in your evaluation of the tranny. Common Problems for The Ford 5R55E Transmission - ETE Reman - Troubleshooting and Add-ons for an Automatic Trans
If you have, or can come by the inexpensive ELM scantool, like mentioned here, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html, it could scan all of the vehicles controllers/computers for evaluation trouble code clues, especiaslly the tranny controller/computer for trouble codes & maybe narrow down your engine & tranny trouble shoot/evaluation some.
If you have, or can come by the inexpensive ELM scantool, like mentioned here, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html, it could scan all of the vehicles controllers/computers for evaluation trouble code clues, especiaslly the tranny controller/computer for trouble codes & maybe narrow down your engine & tranny trouble shoot/evaluation some.
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