What to do if your Ford Ranger has a gearbox problem?

What to do if your Ford Ranger has a gearbox problem?

Take your Ford Ranger to your nearest automatic gearbox specialist to carry out tests on the solenoid, electronic control module as well as the torque converter. You might need to visit your dealership if the vehicle is still under warranty. Good luck with that! The latest software update might also be a quick and easy solution.

Why is the gear selector not working on my car?

The problem is that the mechatronic is getting bad information regarding the position of the gear selector, and won’t let you start the car because it can’t be sure you are in park or neutral. The affected part here is actually in the gear selector itself, rather than the transmission. Though it could also be a wiring or communication fault.

When do you Know Your automatic transmission is not working?

If you have any plan for long drive and out of town driving in a remote area and suddenly you realize that the automatic transmission of your vehicle is not working. Now, what is your automatic transmission troubleshooting solution.

What causes the gearbox to shift down at high speeds?

Also, many drivers have reported that driving at higher speeds of 100km/h or higher with a slight touch of the accelerator causes the gearbox to shift down and the RPM to jump up to 3500rpm + without any significant change in speed. So what could be the possible cause of this strange behaviour?

Take your Ford Ranger to your nearest automatic gearbox specialist to carry out tests on the solenoid, electronic control module as well as the torque converter. You might need to visit your dealership if the vehicle is still under warranty. Good luck with that! The latest software update might also be a quick and easy solution.

Why does my transmission rpm keep climbing up?

It seems that the gears are slipping and causing the rpm’s to climb up. Check the transmission fluid and make sure that it’s full and red in color. Very dark red or black transmission fluid is an indication that the transmission is burning the fluid for getting too hot from either overloading or slipping gears.

What to do when automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear?

Check the Throttle Cables. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears.

If you have any plan for long drive and out of town driving in a remote area and suddenly you realize that the automatic transmission of your vehicle is not working. Now, what is your automatic transmission troubleshooting solution.