what trans do i have? 98' ranger

[TOPGLOCK]

I have a 98' ranger 2wd 3.0L auto. I have a trans shudder when it shifts into OD I want to change the filter and fluid but I can't tell what trans I have.

 

[exbass94]

It's a 4r44e.

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Thanks! Now does it use mercon V ?

 

[strvger]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TransmissionFluid.html

that should answer your questions.

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Thank you very helpful

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Ok I changed the filter and fluid today and I found two small disturbing pieces of metal in the pan. They are really small and perfectly circle. Also the magnet had a bunch of sluge on it. Is this normal?

 

[bilzy7]

I should really do this to mine... as i have a horrible upshift to second... and it ratttles uncontrollable if i try to go 0-whatever real fast, once i hit 20 im fine though... idk if your problem is just isolated to low or high speeds though. i have no problem shifting od to non od, it just runs at higher rpm not in od, which is normal, i think od adds a gear or something...

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Now if I ease off the gas before it shifts into OD its fine. We had a Ford escape that did the same thing I traded that damn thing in! I really hate automatics

 

[exbass94]

Ok I changed the filter and fluid today and I found two small disturbing pieces of metal in the pan. They are really small and perfectly circle. Also the magnet had a bunch of sluge on it. Is this normal?

Did these pieces of metal look like this?

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Yes that's it! What are them things?

 

[exbass94]

I'll give you a big hint: Look at your pan gasket

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258088

 

[TOPGLOCK]

Haha wow what a relief! I would have never thought of that. Thank you Embass94!