iLoveMyExploder
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I couldnt find any threads that mention these problems, so here goes a shot to get this problem resolved...
this is about my father in law's pickup. a 2003 ford ranger- it has a V6 engine, and automatic transmission......
he says the "OD off" light comes on. and also, it wont move forward when put in the "D" position. but he says if he manually shifts the trans (putting the trans in 1st, then 2nd, then drive), then it will go- and he has to do this every time he stops or slows down enough to need 1st or 2nd gear.
what I have done: when I checked the fluid, it was nice and red, but a half a quart low. so I added half a bottle of lucas transmission additive, thinking perhaps it may help, but it didn't.
I don't think he has taken it anywhere to have codes read.
this is all the information I can offer at this time. I can ask him questions if anyone needs more info help narrow down the problem.
could this be a vacuum issue? torque converter problem? clogged line? wrong fluid, perhaps?
any help with this would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance!
PS: I am no mechanic, so most of the lingo and abbreviations are greek to me.... dumbed down terms are best- LMAO
this is about my father in law's pickup. a 2003 ford ranger- it has a V6 engine, and automatic transmission......
he says the "OD off" light comes on. and also, it wont move forward when put in the "D" position. but he says if he manually shifts the trans (putting the trans in 1st, then 2nd, then drive), then it will go- and he has to do this every time he stops or slows down enough to need 1st or 2nd gear.
what I have done: when I checked the fluid, it was nice and red, but a half a quart low. so I added half a bottle of lucas transmission additive, thinking perhaps it may help, but it didn't.
I don't think he has taken it anywhere to have codes read.
this is all the information I can offer at this time. I can ask him questions if anyone needs more info help narrow down the problem.
could this be a vacuum issue? torque converter problem? clogged line? wrong fluid, perhaps?
any help with this would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance!
PS: I am no mechanic, so most of the lingo and abbreviations are greek to me.... dumbed down terms are best- LMAO