nesbit
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- Nov 5, 2007
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- Age
- 49
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hi
I have a 2003 4WD ranger xlt with the 4.0 sohc engine. Only 58k miles. Was fine during the winter. Then just as it started warming up a few degrees it started up shifting really rough/jerky. It was inconsistent but I don’t think it did it in every gear. Now as the weather warmed up the problem is barely noticeable. Fluid is translucent pink and full with engine running. Doesn’t slip. I don’t believe it is flaring just rough. Dealer rightly so says they can’t diagnose if it’s not doing it. But I need reliability at the point of replacing parts proactively. I’ve watched videos on the valve body solenoids, gaskets, etc. Seem like good places to start. But experience and ideas are welcomed.
I have a 2003 4WD ranger xlt with the 4.0 sohc engine. Only 58k miles. Was fine during the winter. Then just as it started warming up a few degrees it started up shifting really rough/jerky. It was inconsistent but I don’t think it did it in every gear. Now as the weather warmed up the problem is barely noticeable. Fluid is translucent pink and full with engine running. Doesn’t slip. I don’t believe it is flaring just rough. Dealer rightly so says they can’t diagnose if it’s not doing it. But I need reliability at the point of replacing parts proactively. I’ve watched videos on the valve body solenoids, gaskets, etc. Seem like good places to start. But experience and ideas are welcomed.