2000 Ranger 3.0L 4X2 auto trans question

[RedRudster]

Problem: When going down a hill I shift from "D" to 2nd it shifts fine (it downshifts) then I downshift to 1st gear and it doesn't downshift, it feels like it free wheels, but when I come to the stop sign (still in 1st gear) I can drive away and it will feel like it's in 1st and I will shift back to 2nd (shifts fine) then to "D" and it will shift fine and drive normal. it's a short hill. I just noticed this the other day. Trans fluid is fine. Anyway I tried looking here to see if anyone else has had the the same problem but I don't read anywhere anyone having the problem. Hope someone can have some insight.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

FORD:
1995-2001 EXPLORER
1995-2002 RANGER
1996-1997 AEROSTAR
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER
2000-2002 EXPLORER SPORT
2001-2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
This article supersedes TSB's 03-11-9, 02-13-8 and 02-08-2 to update the model coverage.
ISSUE:

Some vehicles built prior to 12/1/2001 may exhibit the following shift and engagement conditions:

• No 2nd Gear
• No 3rd Gear
• No Engine Braking In Manual 1st.

Out of specification pressures controlled by the transmission main control valve body separator plate may be the cause. ACTION:

Verify the condition, the main control valve body separator plate may need to be updated to the latest level. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION: A NEW SEPARATOR 7Z490 MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING THE SPECIAL SERVICE KIT 7M203 OR ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. REFER TO THE PARTS APPLICATION CHART IN THIS ARTICLE FOR CORRECT SEPARATOR PLATE PART LISTING.

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY OTHER CONDITIONS OR COMPONENTS THAT MAY CAUSE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AND IS ONLY WRITTEN TO COVER THESE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS.

NOTE: AN IN-LINE SERVICE FILTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ADDED OR REPLACED FOR THIS TSB.

1. Verify that one or more of the following conditions exist.
   • Low Line Pressure While In Drive At WOT
   • No 2nd And/Or No 3rd Gear
   • No Engine Braking In Manual 1st
   • DTC P0732, P0733 Or P1762
2. Install Kit (3L5Z-7M203-JA) to update the main control valve body assembly, refer to the installation procedures found in the kit.
3. Reinstall the main control by continuing to follow the installation steps listed in the Workshop Manual, in-vehicle service, main control valve body.
4. After completing the procedure, verify the condition has been corrected.
5. Clear all DTCs.
   
   Part Application Chart Vehicle Application Engineering Description Qty. New Service Part Use on Transmission Application 7000 -Reference Only- 95/96 Models ONLY 95/97 Models Separator Plate to Case Gasket 1 2L5Z-7C155-AA ALL 95/97 Models Separator Plate to Main Control Gasket 1 2L5Z-7D100-BA ALL 95/96 Models - ALL Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F5TZ-7A008-CA 95GT-AA/BA/CA/DA/EA/FA/ GA;96GT-BA/CADB/EB/FA/ GA/HA/KA/MA/NA 97 Models ONLY 97 2.3L Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F77Z-7A008-AB 97GT-GC 97 3.0L OHV Ranger/Aerostar Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F77Z-7A008-AB 97GT-EC/FC/MC/NC/RE/SE 97 4.0L OHV Ranger/Aerostar Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F77Z-7A008-CB 97GT-KE/LE 97 4.0L OHV Explorer/Mountaineer Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F77Z-7A008-DB 97GT-KF/LF 97 4.0L SOHC Explorer/Mountaineer Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 F77Z-7A008-EB 97GT-AE/BE 1998-2001 Models ONLY 98/01 2.5L Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-DA 98GT-GA; XL5P-CA 98/00 3.0L Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-EA 98GT-EB/FB; XL5P-AA/BA 98/00 4.0L - EI Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-FA 98GT-KB/LB; XL5P-DA/EA/FA 98/00 4.0L - EI Explorer Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-GA 98GT-CB/DB; XL2P- EA/FA 98/00 4.0L - SOHC Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-HA 98GT-AA/BA; XL2P- CA/DA 2001-2002 Models ONLY 2001/2002 2.3L Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-AA 1L5P-CA 2001/2002 3.0L Ranger Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-BA 1L5P-AA/BA 2001/2002 4.0L-SOHC - ALL Plate - Valve Body Separator 1 1L5Z-7Z490-CA 1L5P-DA/EA ALL MODELS 1995-2002 ALL as Listed Above Valve Body Service Kit 1 3L5Z-7M203-JA ALL

PART NUMBER PART NAME 3L5Z-7M203-JA Valve Body Service Kit
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE
SUPERSEDES:

03-11-9, 02-13-8, 02-8-2
WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

 

[RedRudster]

Thank You Sasquash: Is there a "How to" for doing the work. Or just go buy a repair book? Also is "No Engine Braking In Manual 1st" does this apply to the automatic?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Yes, that is a TSB for the automatic transmission found in your truck.