CoastalAggie
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- Joined
- Jan 9, 2019
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- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
So about 6 months ago i bought my 01 ranger with 349000 miles on it. its in fairly decent condition given its age and mileage and it runs smooth and quiet. the only problem i have so far is that the overdrive on/off switch doesnt seem to work.(no light comes on and rpms stay the same when pressing it) i talked to the guy i bought it from and he said he only ever used it with small trailers short distances that didnt warrant turning overdrive off so he didnt know anything about it not working. Well i now have access to a boat to use whenever i want and would like to be able to turn overdrive off for when i tow it. I am at a loss for how to start troubleshooting this issue and would appreciate any insight as to where to begin. also is it even necessary for me to bother fixing this/whats the most i could theoretically tow while still in overdrive?
(the boat really isnt very heavy, maybe 1000 lbs total with trailer so pulling it across town isnt really an issue while driving under 45. my concern is if i need to take it on the highway or for if i end up pulling heavier trailers.)
Also i know there was transmission work done 100k miles ago but have no idea if the issue could be related to this.I believe an overhaul/rebuild but the paperwork i got on the job was fairly vague so im not sure.
(the boat really isnt very heavy, maybe 1000 lbs total with trailer so pulling it across town isnt really an issue while driving under 45. my concern is if i need to take it on the highway or for if i end up pulling heavier trailers.)
Also i know there was transmission work done 100k miles ago but have no idea if the issue could be related to this.I believe an overhaul/rebuild but the paperwork i got on the job was fairly vague so im not sure.