2001 Ranger Transmission Problem
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2001 Ranger Transmission Problem
I have a 2001 Ranger with a 4.0L SOHC engine and an auto transmission (a 5R55E I think) that lags in shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The overdrive light also flashes. The truck only has 65K miles on it.
I have read numerous posts after doing a search as to what may be cause of this problem and it seems that it may be caused by either a bad VSS (speed sensor) or a blown valve body gasket. The TSB I read in one post doesn't specifically mention slow 1st to 2nd shifts so I thought I would post and try to get some ideas as to what may be causing the problem or at least try to get some hints on troubleshooting the problem in order to narrow things down. The posts also seem to hint that the flashing overdrive light might also be an error code indicator as well.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Steve
I have read numerous posts after doing a search as to what may be cause of this problem and it seems that it may be caused by either a bad VSS (speed sensor) or a blown valve body gasket. The TSB I read in one post doesn't specifically mention slow 1st to 2nd shifts so I thought I would post and try to get some ideas as to what may be causing the problem or at least try to get some hints on troubleshooting the problem in order to narrow things down. The posts also seem to hint that the flashing overdrive light might also be an error code indicator as well.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Steve
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The flashing OD light is a indication that something is wrong. Problem is you need a code scanner/reader that will pick up the codes that are left behind. I have an Autoxray that requires I purchase a $50 addon to be able to read the type of codes set by the tranny. I'm not sure what scanners/readers will do a complete job of picking up the codes. Maybe check out a good tranny place or, god forbid, check out the stealership as they should be able to read everything.
There are a number of TSB's on this subject but it seems to center around the speed sensor or gasket problem. I've read where your speedo will act up if the speed sensor is bad. I can't verify that but maybe someone else can shed some light on it. Please let us know what you come up with for a solution.
There are a number of TSB's on this subject but it seems to center around the speed sensor or gasket problem. I've read where your speedo will act up if the speed sensor is bad. I can't verify that but maybe someone else can shed some light on it. Please let us know what you come up with for a solution.
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Here's a bit more information that may be relevant to the transmission problem with my 2001 Ranger.
The truck is a 4x2. The transmission fluid is flushed annually. The speedometer and cruise control still function properly and the ABS light has not been flashing. Also engine braking still occurs when manually shifting the transmission down to 1st gear. (The TSB notes that engine braking doesn't occur in first gear.)
I'm going to try to obtain the codes from the computer this weekend and maybe something useful will come up.
Any additional ideas or thoughts are welcome.
-Steve
The truck is a 4x2. The transmission fluid is flushed annually. The speedometer and cruise control still function properly and the ABS light has not been flashing. Also engine braking still occurs when manually shifting the transmission down to 1st gear. (The TSB notes that engine braking doesn't occur in first gear.)
I'm going to try to obtain the codes from the computer this weekend and maybe something useful will come up.
Any additional ideas or thoughts are welcome.
-Steve
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wogee is right, if you have no engine braking in manual first gear then its time to drop the valve body. i have a tutorial on the fix for this if you look back in the ranger forums. lemme know if you have any questions.
also, pulling codes will not help, because they will all lead to a bad tranny, and i can almost assure you that your tranny is fine, just needs a little work
Matt
also, pulling codes will not help, because they will all lead to a bad tranny, and i can almost assure you that your tranny is fine, just needs a little work
Matt
