Transmission problem

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I have a 2000 ranger 3.0 2wd automatic transmission. I had the transmission rebuilt in July 2018. I have driven it around 20k miles and the OD light started blinking about a week ago and it feels like it does not want to gear down to first gear after stopping. It also has a shutter when I tried to drive it in #1. The next day i Drove it back to the mechanic who rebuilt transmission... he said he replaced a solenoid but it did not help.. im trying to see if anyone on this thread may have an answer for this issue?

 

[Dirtman]

If the OD light is blinking that means there is a error code. Get the code first.

 

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If the OD light is blinking that means there is a error code. Get the code first.

The mechanic has not mentioned if he was able to pull any codes. Evidently the o/d blinking light is happening intermittently.. l was hoping that he could pull codes.

 

[Dirtman]

Even if its intermittent it should still have a pending code stored. Something obviously wasn't replaced that should have been replaced with the rebuild which isn't uncommon. Most rebuilds just do soft parts (gaskets, clutch discs and bands) when a true rebuild should include a new pump, sprags, solenoids, valve body rebuild etc.

 

[RTB]

Even if its intermittent it should still have a pending code stored. Something obviously wasn't replaced that should have been replaced with the rebuild which isn't uncommon. Most rebuilds just do soft parts (gaskets, clutch discs and bands) when a true rebuild should include a new pump, sprags, solenoids, valve body rebuild etc.

Your probably correct l got an itemized receipt for the rebuild. I will check it to see what he did as his “complete rebuild “ .

 

[RTB]

I see a valve body kit on the receipt. I dont see solenoids, pump or sprags.

 

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Your probably correct l got an itemized receipt for the rebuild. I will check it to see what he did as his “complete rebuild “ .

I see a valve body kit on the receipt. I dont see solenoids, pump or sprags.

 

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I see a valve body kit on the receipt. I dont see solenoids, pump or sprags.
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What is the recommended transmission fluid for this type of transmission?

 

[Dirtman]

Mercon v

 

[RTB]

Mercon v

Thanks. Mechanic said one servo had a rip in the rubber part of it. Also a band was burned up.. he replaced those parts and some seals.. seems to be doing great.

 

[Dirtman]

Find a new mechanic... those parts should have been replaced with the rebuild and no reason they should fail at 20k miles.

 

[RTB]

Find a new mechanic... those parts should have been replaced with the rebuild and no reason they should fail at 20k miles.

Yeah.. I hope this is my first and last transmission rebuild.