i have a 1999 ranger 3.0 4x4 automatic the truck has a delay when put into drive sometimes it slips at take off unless i force it to downshift and stay in first and from second to third gear it shifts very hard at around 3500 rpm would an oil and filter change help i do not have the cash for a new trans and i cant afford a new truck i love my little ranger

 

Check your transmission fluid level.

 

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If you change the filter it would probably take the clutch material out and make it slip worse, I suggest trying to put some lucas in it, has worked for a few of my vehicles.

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Check line pressure. Also use your ELM scantool, running FORScan or the like software to the viewing device of your choice & have it scan the tranny computer/controller for trouble code clues & post All Numbers.

 

Hey Chriswithham,
I've been through this same issue with a number of my vehicles, and it's all turned out well.
Here's a couple of things i've picked up along the way that may be of help:
1) We all say "I checked the fluid level", and for the most part, we did. The problem I see a lot (and i'm guilty of this too!) is that we didn't check the fluid -correctly-. I know, we're men, we work on our own stuff, we know how to check fluid. Do we? I've owned 6 Fords so far, and i've seen 3 different methods for checking the fuild level in an automatic transmission; all from Ford.
Be sure to read the manual for the proper procedure on your YMME, that you're on flat/level ground, and that the engine and transmission are sufficiently warm (per your manual, usually running temp).
2) Fluid level is VERY important to an automatic transmission, and if it's a tiny bit too low, it'll make a HUGE difference.
3) Fluid condition is also very important, and can tell you A LOT about the insides of your trans.

So, my other two cents, what I would do:
1) Warm engine, flat and level ground (go to a local gas station if needed), check and re check the fluid, paying special attention to the marks on the stick, and any directions on it. If my fluid level is good,
2) Check condition. Wipe the dipstick with a white paper towel or rag (clean rag!) and look at the color. Trans fluid should be pink or red. If yours is brown, black, or has dirt/gunk in it, it's time to drain and change the filter. Smell the fluid, too; it should smell plain, very little odor, nothing fancy. You could smell a bottle of fresh trans fluid for a control smell. If your fluid smells burnt, you have an issue.
3) There are two different types of trans service.
A) Drain, fill, filter. This means the tech (or yourself) takes off the pan (a messy endeavor), lets fluid drain until it stops draining, takes out the filter, cleans off the pan and magnet (if you don't have a magnet inside your pan, go buy one or two and put them in!), put a new filter in, puts the pan back on, and refills the trans. You'll get about half of the fluid swapped this way.
B) Flush and fill. This service does everything the above does, but in addition, the tech will connect a machine that's designed to push all the old fluid out, using a cleaning solution for transmissions.
PRO: You get ALL new fluid, and all the crap is flushed out.
CON: ANY small metal shavings (commonly found in transmissions) could end up in one of those tiny little places where they'll mess things up. Talk to your local trans shop first, see what they say about it. Generally, the more miles you have, and the less maintenance has been done, the worse your chances are for this service. So, don't do this without serious thought first!

I had very similiar symptoms on my 2001 Taurus, so I dropped the pan, changed the filter, cleaned the pan and magnet, and put it all back. Topped off the fluid, and it's been shifting right and strong and happy ever since!

As with all automotivce endeavors, take your time, exercise your patience, and have a cold one handy!

 

the trans has 150000 on it and its original but the truck got a new motor at 100000 and it did not start having this issue till like 2 month ago and it getting worse

 

Have you checked line pressure, or scanned for trouble codes, if so post up the trouble shooting clue Numbers.
With that kind of mileage, when last was the tranny fluid flushed & the filter changed??? The forum needs some positive feedback to make more focused suggestions.

 

i have no ****ing clue i bought it used

 

OK, well then how does the fluid look, feel, smell & have you performed the poor mans oil analysis blotter spot test???? If so, post up a photo of the blotter spot.

 

not yet i will check it this afternoon