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2000 ranger 3.0 5spd 4x4 swapped a 99 mountaineer 5.0 auto. hate electrical probs,but not getting signal for lock up converter,assume truck missing a relay or something since originaly a stick.any help would be much appreciated,thanks
 


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Don't see any relay in that part of the system.
The trans solenoids get 12v when key is on, the computer Grounds each solenoid to activate it.

The computer has parameters that must be met for it to Ground a solenoid.
One of the main sensors it uses is the VSS(vehicle speed) on your '99 5.0l system the VSS signal would go to the 4wABS module then out to the computer, maybe that part didn't interface in wiring.
 

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thanks,like I said everything worked fine in both vehicles before swap.was mostly plug n play,even the o/d like works when push button.but I do have an abs lite on,cant recall if was on before swap,sometimes get to excited and dive in head first.figure gonna be something small I over looked.just wasn't sure if something missing from equation since truck was a standard
 

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ABS light on could indicate no VSS signal present, and that would mean no VSS signal at computer and no TCC lockup.
Trans would still shift on internal pressure alone, and OD would work, but TCC has to unlock based on vehicle speed or engine would stall when you slow down and stop.
So no VSS signal at computer would default to no TCC lock up, so you could still drive the vehicle.

You would need wiring diagram for 2000 3.0l and the '99 5.0l.
'00 could have VSS direct to GEM, where it is corrected for tire size and axle ratio and then sent to speedo, cruise, ABS and computer
If memory serves, '99 would have VSS directly to ABS module where it is corrected for tire size and axle, then sent to speedo, cruise, and computer
 
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forgot to mention,speedo works,cruise even worked,but kinda surged in and out.overdrive switch worked,as far as cluster light goes,but no difference driving since wont go in 3rd.this is why I thought I should focus on the lock up converter circuit more than anything
 

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that's why I was wondering if a stock automatic would have a shift relay or a gem modual or something a stock ranger with a standard would'nt
 

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Read here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/speedometer.shtml

This part
"The 1998-2000 Rangers are not equipped with a VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor). The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) receives vehicle speed information from the antilock brake system rear wheel speed sensor. The raw signal from the ABS/VSS sensor on the rear axle goes directly to the Explorer 4WABS module where the signal is corrected for tire diameter. Then the corrected signal is sent to the PCM, speed control, cluster, etc. In this system, the PCM is an end user of the corrected VSS signal."

'99 Mountaineer "should" be the same, should, being the key word.

Have you checked the fuse that powers the Shift Solenoids?
Should be in engine fuse box
 

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No,but will check in the morning, this is why Ford guys rull! buddy I appreciate it
 

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Being a stick truck fuses might not even be there,hope I didn't waste your time, I love nuts n bolts,not a fan of wires.have an 88 with a fuel 302,took me a month or two to wire up
 

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update....went to junkyard,pulled dash harness out of an automatic truck.aux relay box under middle of dash,has a relay my standard truck didn't,didnt even have wires going to spot where plugs in,gonna bet its a electric shift relay,cant find diagram online
 

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