Trans issues in ranger

[Bustech]

I just purchased a 1999 Ranger with a 4 cyl, automatic, the trans won't move unless the overdrive is off, it goes forward and reverse, the overdrive won't turn on unless I put it in neutral, if I get up to about 50 I can put in neutral, turn the overdrive on and put it back into drive and it will go into overdrive, but when I slow down I have to turn overdrive off before it will down shift. Since it goes ok with the overdrive off I thought it might be something electrical, anyone have any ideas?

 

[RangerX]

How's the fluid, full and good color?

Welcome to the forum!

 

[transman304]

Welcome the the group! The symptoms you described are how a failed OD sprag will act. Unfortunately the trans has to come out for the repair.

 

[Bustech]

How's the fluid, full and good color?

Welcome to the forum!

Checked the fluid today, it was a little low, but red, looked good, added about 1/2 pint, it did move with overdrive on but not like it should.

 

[Bustech]

Welcome the the group! The symptoms you described are how a failed OD sprag will act. Unfortunately the trans has to come out for the repair.

Is this a rebuild issue? I thought about rebuilding it but figured I would try changing fluid and filter first, would this be a waste of time and money?

 

[transman304]

Waste of money in my opinion. Maybe someone else has some ideas.