Need some Advice on 96 Ranger Tranny

[kmurdoc1]

Hey all, new to this forum and looking for some expert advice!

I have a 96 Ford Ranger (auto transmission, 4x4 electronic, 4 liter 6 cylinder). I am having a little bit of trouble with the tranny. It slips getting into second and third. It also feels as if I am pressing pretty hard on the accelerator, and am not getting anywhere. I inherited the truck from my father, and it hasn't gotten any worse since I've gotten it. It is just pretty frustrating when I am pressing on the gas and it feels as if I'm not getting anywhere fast. Does this sound like a rebuild job to you guys? Since I have had the truck, It has not had a transmission fluid flush or transmission filter change. Is this something that you feel will help? Please give me some good advice! Thanks in advance!

kmurdoc1

 

[Bent Bolt]

Classic example of blown valvebody gaskets. Don't for get to replace the EPC solenoid too.

 

[kmurdoc1]

Bent Bolt-

thanks for the reply! how much do you think this would run to fix? And how difficult of a fix is it? Thanks again for the reply!

 

[exbass94]

Since I have had the truck, It has not had a transmission fluid flush or transmission filter change. Is this something that you feel will help?

It won't help your problem, but I recommend that you do it anyway, and at least every 30k miles from now on, as it is good preventive maintenance.