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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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87 Ranger Issues...

Quick question for everyone.. I have an 87 Ranger with a 2.9V6 and Automatic Trans.

When I first start the truck and drive it for about 5 min, it starts to shift down very hard. Like D to 2nd it just hits real hard. Seems like the engine is running good, so I'm not sure if it's related to a sensor on the motor, or an issue with the trans.

Like I said, everything seems fine till it gets to full temp, then the trans shift from D to 2nd real hard.


Thanks in advance if anyone knows what the deal is..

WW..
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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/bump.. Anyone?
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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the only thing i can think of is bad fluid. this is prolly normal as my tranny shifts better warm then it does cold

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Old May 1, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Had an F-150 that did that.....flushed the tranny and new fluid..fixed it.


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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Ok, will give it a shot.. flushing..
 
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