mbagley
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- 2006 Ranger STX,3.0,2wd
A generic question, and a little background. Even though I don’t have a problem, I still enjoy reading this forum and hearing what more experienced people have to say.
QUESTION, over the years how has the 5RxxE evolved in terms of reliability, and what can be done, ( to a good working unit), to get the maximum life from it? I don't drive it hard and do little or no towing.
BACKGROUND: I had a 1994 3.0L Ranger, with the A4LD that served me well for 15 years and 170k miles before the transmission totally went out. I had it rebuilt then sold the truck for something younger. I now have a 2006 Ranger 3.0l with the 5r44e in it. It works great except for an annoying 1~2sec delay going into any forward position and it did have a slight but consistent 2~3 flare. I hear there is a PCM reprogram for the 06 to take care of both, but I don’t have the money to have it done right now. The flare was taken care of for cheap. I installed a 75 ohm resister as described in the Superior shift kit instructions. Bang, the shift feel cleared up and has been solid for a month now.
Thanks in advance for any tips and advice.
QUESTION, over the years how has the 5RxxE evolved in terms of reliability, and what can be done, ( to a good working unit), to get the maximum life from it? I don't drive it hard and do little or no towing.
BACKGROUND: I had a 1994 3.0L Ranger, with the A4LD that served me well for 15 years and 170k miles before the transmission totally went out. I had it rebuilt then sold the truck for something younger. I now have a 2006 Ranger 3.0l with the 5r44e in it. It works great except for an annoying 1~2sec delay going into any forward position and it did have a slight but consistent 2~3 flare. I hear there is a PCM reprogram for the 06 to take care of both, but I don’t have the money to have it done right now. The flare was taken care of for cheap. I installed a 75 ohm resister as described in the Superior shift kit instructions. Bang, the shift feel cleared up and has been solid for a month now.
Thanks in advance for any tips and advice.
