Transmission Shifting Hard

bradsutherland · 10-14-2008, 08:52 PM

2003 ranger edge 3.0L 2wd; Started yesterday, truck shifts really hard out of first into second... other gears seem to be shifting off time and a little harder than usual. Havent messed with anything yet. any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

bikerboy · 10-15-2008, 06:01 PM

I would start with checking the fluid for the transmission. When you check the fluid smell it to see if it smells burnt. When was the last time you did a transmission service?

10-14-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
bradsutherland New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 2.5L Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Transmission Shifting Hard 2003 ranger edge 3.0L 2wd; Started yesterday, truck shifts really hard out of first into second... other gears seem to be shifting off time and a little harder than usual. Havent messed with anything yet. any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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10-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
bikerboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2wd Used For: Daily driver Posts: 205 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (1)	I would start with checking the fluid for the transmission. When you check the fluid smell it to see if it smells burnt. When was the last time you did a transmission service? __________________ 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 2WD Auto Current Mods Underdog Crank Pulley, Hot Water Bypass Mod , Throttle cable Mod, Cobra SVT Wheels 245/45R17 Up front, 275/40R17 Out back, 4/5 DJM Drop Kit <===COMPLETE!!! Pioneer Head Unit, Pioneer 6X8's in the doors , Rockford Fosgate 10" sub Clear Corners
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