03 ranger 3.0 trans problem

[2003ranger]

Hello everyone,

I am new here as a member but have used much of all your advice. So here goes.

The other day put the truck in reverse, gave it a bit of gas it started to backup, then I heard and kinda felt a pop. Thought I might have hit something. I continued to drive to the gas station with no immediate problems. long story, lost reverse and at gas station noticed tranny fluid leaking from front, passenger side of the trans. Yup, checked levels and sure enough it was really really low. At least a quart or more. Added fluid had to risk driving home. Would obviously shift some then slip as if no pressure. I babied it all the way. I am wondering if it could be the servo O'ring at the servo cover or a line issue. I have not yet crawled under to check. I really do not have a place to work on the vehicle this is number one problem, the other, money is very tight. Any help with the transmission would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

 

[Transman304]

Very likely the intermediate servo has popped out. That would cause the no reverse. If you got lucky it is just a snap ring that corroded away. Not so lucky the case is broken. Not easy access because of exhaust. Good luck.

 

[2003ranger]

And no fluid to build pressure for the forward gear as well. I hope it is that simple. Lol. Thank you for your response.

 

[2003ranger]

trans

Hey trans304 what will the servos look like if in good condition. I mean just looking at the side of trans. When I look up to the side I see the 2 spots for the servos I believe. I can feel the snap ring and I believe the back of the servo has like a plus sign of steel on the back of servo. Should there be a cover. Maybe u have a pic of what it should look like. Have been busy haven't had time to work on it. Going to fill the fluid, 3.9 qt bring up pressure and see if I can spot the leak. Thanks in advance.