Help!!!

kb86ranger · 05-19-2012, 12:37 PM

Ok just my luck I just bought a 86 ranger. with 2.9 v6 and aauto trans now it gets warm and it doesn't want to back up very well. Looks to be the fluid has aready been changed so I guess a new tranny what fits without a lot of money and BS. its in nice shape and runs great if someone can help that would be great.

Amiddleton · 05-21-2012, 10:38 AM

im not too good with tranny's, but have you tried replacing the trans filter.. they sell a filter/gasket kit at autozone.. its not too expensive.. you could also try throwing some lucas transmission stop slip in there.

Ranger Kip · 05-21-2012, 10:41 AM

if it is transmission problems (you need a replacement for example), go to a junkyard, a transmission will run you about $200-$300 and getting it installed will take $150 in labor if you dont do it yourself

RustedRanger · 05-22-2012, 09:27 AM

+1 on the Lucas...it has worked near miracles for me....it's worth a shot,just don't overfill the tranny.

bpursey26 · 05-29-2012, 02:26 AM

Does sound like a shit tranny so if the lucas doesnt work and your going to fork out the money anyways I would shoot for swaping to the five speed there bulletproof ive beat the hell out of mine and still havent missed a lick and if im thinking right arent those the same as the explorer and for a reference look on craigslist most of the explorers trannys arr out good luck hope the lucas works

05-19-2012, 12:37 PM	#1
kb86ranger New Member Join Date: May 2012 Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Help!!! Ok just my luck I just bought a 86 ranger. with 2.9 v6 and aauto trans now it gets warm and it doesn't want to back up very well. Looks to be the fluid has aready been changed so I guess a new tranny what fits without a lot of money and BS. its in nice shape and runs great if someone can help that would be great.
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05-21-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
Amiddleton New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Year: 89 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	im not too good with tranny's, but have you tried replacing the trans filter.. they sell a filter/gasket kit at autozone.. its not too expensive.. you could also try throwing some lucas transmission stop slip in there.
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05-22-2012, 09:27 AM	#4
RustedRanger Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmland IN Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Everyday driver Posts: 821 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Lucas...it has worked near miracles for me....it's worth a shot,just don't overfill the tranny.
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05-29-2012, 02:26 AM	#5
bpursey26 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	Does sound like a shit tranny so if the lucas doesnt work and your going to fork out the money anyways I would shoot for swaping to the five speed there bulletproof ive beat the hell out of mine and still havent missed a lick and if im thinking right arent those the same as the explorer and for a reference look on craigslist most of the explorers trannys arr out good luck hope the lucas works
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