fixed trans shift problem

[jmoxxx]

hi all first post here been reading this forum about trans shift problems w valve body gasket i have a 2000 ranger 4wd 3.0 auto i took the old one out and sure enough the gasket was blowen around the shift sol got a rebulit one off ebay for 120 and after a few hrs of work it shifts like a new truck!!! i found out if you take your time and let the atf drain its not that hard of a job.thanks guys!!!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! The gasket usually blows out in the area of the EPC solenoid first because of the low frequency vibration (under 300 Hz). The valve body bolts get loose, and then the gasket starts to fall apart.