4.8
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 21,492 miles
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Early morning, driving approx 40mph, overdrive light started flashing and had a hard upshift. Took truck to dealer and ran diagnostic test on transmission... front pump failed and burned clutches need to overhaul transmission. This work was covered under warranty by dealer.
- Madison, TN, USA
This is a follow up to ODI #10217638. Traveling approx 60 mph, truck seemed to lose upper transmission gear, engine light came on and coasted until a hard upshift. Took truck to dealer ( out of warranty). Waiting to hear back from dealer.
- Madison, TN, USA
In October of 2006 the automatic transmission in my 2000 4X4 Ford Ranger began to not engage in park when I would stop and park the truck. The indicator would also not stop on the gear that the truck was in. After checking the transmission selector cable run and adjusting it where it enters the transmission the problem was a little better. In about two weeks the problem began again and I looked at the components I had looked at before and everything was the same. At that time I also got a mirror and light and looked under the dash at the back of the gear selector and saw two star drive screws. I put a star drive on my driver and found both screws turned easily. After tightening the screws the shifting mechanism stayed on each gear as it should have and engaged all gears and park. The problem was fixed. The consequences of this were, that, before it was fixed I would stop the truck "put it in park" get out, and the truck would start rolling. Fortunately, I began using the parking brake before I figured out what the problem was. I only use my truck on rough roads about 5% of the time. Since this part is in a really out of sight place the screws should have some extra locking mechanism or adhesive on them because the consumer or mechanic is not going to look for the problem which is out of sight and in a hard to reach place.
- Prescott, AZ, USA
Transmission acted as if in neutral. Had to manually shift down to be able to move vehicle off road. This situation could have presented a real traffic hazard had it occurred when I needed to pull out quickly, or if there were lots of traffic. Researched problem on this site and found service bulletins which mention the problem: 10013414, 10014086 and 10013369.
- Eleele, HI, USA
Transmission failure.
- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
While driving my Ford Ranger the trannsmission did a couple of loud bangs and suddenly there I was stuck on the high way the truck has 68thousand miles on it no need for a tranny to go.
- Medway, MA, USA
Transmission gears would not shift into low. Vehicle was inspected by the dealership, and gave consumer transmission codes, cide P0732, P1756E, and obd plug ratio. Shift gear was no longer operative. Also, told consumer that spacer plate was an issue for the transmission.
- Lilburn, GA, USA
I was coming to a stop at a red light and it turned green I stepped on gas pedal to go and truck slammed forward took truck to dealership 3 times and they shipped it 60 miles away to thier Ford dealer for 2 days and they found nothing wrong truck continues to do same thing.
- Waverly, NY, USA
While driving and shifting gears, transmission would shift hard and jerk the vehicle forward without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
- New Britain, CT, USA
My 2000 Ranger has just 50K miles, which exceeds the warranty, and already has major transmission problems, which has cost me $3000 dollars to repair. According to the transmission shop whom repaired my transmission, said "the damage did not happen over night; it was due to poor quality parts used by the manufacturer of the transmission. The damage began several thousand miles prior to, then resulted in transmission failure." Being that hundreds of others have experienced the same transmission problems as I have, and that it is obvious that Ford is aware of these transmission problems, which explains their sad warranties, and continues to use them in their new vehicles, which will lead to more robbing of innocent consumers, Ford needs to repair the problems at no cost to the consumer, and or stop using such poor quality parts in their products. Since these transmission problems began at the mfg. Level, I believe that Ford should reimburse the cost to repair my transmission.
- Seattle, WA, USA
At less than 36,000 miles, and at just 4 yrs old, the transmission needed to be completely rebuilt and a celanoid needed to be replaced. In addition, I have had to replace at least 2 sensors. Ford says there is nothing they can do at this time and will not release any data as to how many Ford Ranger have required the transmission to be rebuilt or replaced. In addition, Ford will not comment as to whether the issue is even being investigated by the engineers. I feel that this is an issue that Ford is aware of but is not willing to correct at this time because they are not required to by law.
- Columbus, GA, USA
Transmission went out at 70749 miles. Purchased 04/11/2003. On 09/15/2003 noticed transmission slipping, made appt for 09/18 with dealership where I purchased it used. Transmission went out on a busy intersection and had to be pushed to the side by police and towed to dealership to make my appt. Cost $3113 to replace - dealer basically "to bad for you". also - ac condenser needs replacing at a cost of $570 cannot afford to do condenser yet.... this has been a very expensive vehicle so far, we've owned it less than 6 months!
- Grand View, WI, USA
This is the same complaint as I found on your site under ref: 718274, filed Feb 3, 2002. Transmission issues include clunking into gear, hesitation. I just purchased this used, had brakes, belts (4X in repair!!) and rear drive shaft replaced. Dealer refuses to listen to issue. Filed complaint with Ford to no avail. Asked for $ back, refused. Still in dispute, vehicle not fixed.
- Campbell Hall, NY, USA
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning transmission will not shift down or reverse.
- Woods Cross, UT, USA
At 50,000 miles, my Ford Ranger began experiencing a slipping transmission and failed to start. The problems were diagnosed as a failed gasket in the transmission, and a failed valve body part in the motor (which was fixed with an "update kit"). the dealer also indicated that the ball joints were beginning to fail, and a front pinion seal had begun to leak.
- Winthrop, ME, USA
While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly. Dealer has been notified.
- Terre Haute, IN, USA
While driving transmission would rev, then vehicle would lurch forward. Dealer replaced transmission. 6 weeks later, same thing happened. Transmission was replaced again, transmission lasted less than one hour. Currently, transmission is being replaced for the third time.
- West Farmington, OH, USA
Consumer had transmission replaced in November 2001. Her husband found transmission fluid all over the garage. After checking carefully discovered that oil pan gasket was leaking. Consumer complained that oil gasket kept popping out.
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
We were on vacation in August, 2001.odometer was approx.7,000mi. Coming down a steep, winding road in the Sierra we put the transmission in low gear only to discover that there was no effect. It was as though the transmission were in neutral. The dealership has verified the problem and says it is a torn gasket. Ford has issued a tsb # 14405 acknowledging the defect but saying they don't have a permanent solution. The dealer will change the gasket but it may fail at any time. What use is a truck that we can't haul anything in without risking our lives?
- Pacifica, CA, USA
- Ovapa, WV, USA