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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 04:42 PM
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hello i have a 1999 ranger 2.5 auto that has problems moving in reverse and drive. if i put it in first and shift up to drive manually it does fine. before this happened every now and then the o/d light would come on and it would shift hard. everything looks alright and fluid levels are fine. any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 04:47 PM
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i forgot to mention in reverse and drive it feels like its engaging and it kind of tries to move and in reverse it will move on a flat surface at higher rpms
 
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 09:10 AM
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Good idea to have begun a new thread, so you get answers just for your problem. I see you don't have any replies yet, so will see if I can get things started. Don't rev the engine to get it to move as that'll overheat & damage the clutches & fluid. Perform a line pressure test & post the pressure Number.

Use, borrow, or come by the inexpensive ELM scan tool & run diagnostic freeware FORScan on the viewing device of your choice as discussed here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html as this inexpensive but powerful diagnostic combo can query All of the vehicle computer / controllers for trouble code clues, then post up All code Numbers, as they can help focus a trouble shoot. Some beginning thoughts for consideration, let us know what you find.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tdogg1992
hello i have a 1999 ranger 2.5 auto that has problems moving in reverse and drive. if i put it in first and shift up to drive manually it does fine. before this happened every now and then the o/d light would come on and it would shift hard. everything looks alright and fluid levels are fine. any ideas?
No reverse and no drive but will move in manual low is a classic symptom of a failed input sprag, this input sprag is located inside the transmission and will require the removal and rebuild of the transmission.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 08:02 PM
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Well tdogg1992 its been about a month now, so how is it going with the tranny trouble shoot & repair, 220 curious minds would like to know.
 
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