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heyyou2@mchsi.com
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Dec 9, 2011, 1:30 PM

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Have a 2006 Ford Ranger, 3.0L, 2-wh drive. Believe the truck is having problems shifting from low second to drive. Gas mileage has went way down and vehicle isn't making any unusual noises or whines. Was working fine about a week ago, then pulled on an 8000 pound cardboard baler to scoot it around at a 90 degree angle while it was lying down. The truck moved it, no problems until afterwards. Changed the tranny filter and fluid, help a little, not much. No fuel leaks anywhere, no sensor problems, etc. Thinking it is the shift solenoid. Any suggestions?????

zmame
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Dec 9, 2011, 4:14 PM

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I assume it's a auto trans?
What RPM does the vechical rev at 65 MPH?
Have you mesured actual fuel miliage?
Is check engine light on?
is OD off light on/flashing?

heyyou2@mchsi.com
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Dec 10, 2011, 1:11 AM

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Yes, auto trans; at 65mph revs to 4500 when not in drive; usually runs no more than 3000; actual fuel mileage around 10 mpg; check engine light not on; the overdrive on/off comes on occassionally, but not constant.

zmame
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Dec 10, 2011, 7:23 AM

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You will need to get a scanner on it when the OD light is on and go from there. Might be valve body issue or electrical issue in the transmission. The code it throws will help point you in the right direction.

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