Ford Ranger Transmission Questions

briannaille

What I'm seeing underneath seems to match the pictures of the A4LD, which means that the modulator is on the P side. Problem is, there's not an easy way to get to it from below due to the exhaust system (and cat converter). I'm really not wanting to remove those because the bolts are rusted and it looks like I'd probably break some and have to drill some out, etc. Not my idea of fun when lying on the ground underneath.

However, it appears as if there might be an access panel under the carpet and front seats. I could see from below what looked like a panel and some screws sunk in from above. So, I started to take the seats out to see if there is a panel there.

So, my two current quesitons:

- Is there indeed a panel that I can get to by removing seats and pulling up carpet?

- If so, and assuming I get to the valve, what is the procedure for removing it? Are there bolts or some sort of a flange holding it in?

Thanks!

briannaille

OK - New update.

There is a panel above the trans (where the stick shift would be for a manual). From that spot, it's actually pretty easy to get to the modulator. So, I was able to change it out. When I did, there was definitely fluid in the vacuum line - and it was pretty dark. One post I saw somewhere said to run the engine with the vac line disconnected for a minute or so to clear the line. So, I did that.

Got it all hooked up, started her up. Transmission will not engage in any gear. When I put it into drive, I can hear a faint metal sliding noise coming from the trans (because I still have the access panel removed. Of course, this could very well be a bad thing - I don't know. I'm afraid the trans is a-goner, but I'm just not so sure since it was perfectly fine the day before this all happened. Can you fry a transmission that quickly?

The day it happened, it was driving great in the morning. Then, I noticed a hard shift once or twice getting into gear. I noticed the white smoke coming out the back which led us to the vac valve. But, later in the day it started slipping in and out of gear and within about 10 minutes wouldn't engage at all.

Thoughts on where to go from here? I can change the fluid but I'm not sure it would cause it not to engage at all? I also understand there are a couple of solenoids on this unit? It is indeed the A4LD like I thought.

Need ideas - help! :-)
Thanks!

KCRam

At that point, I'm at a loss... :confuse:

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ricdan103

ricdan103

truck wont move from park to drive. I have to rev for a while for it to move. but easily reverses and easily shifts into gear once it moves. Just filled it with trans fluid but nothing had changed any suggestions?

vlp1

Was driving along when all of a sudden my check engine and gas gage lights illuminated at the same time. I manage to get the Ranger home but could go no higher than 25 mph. Once I got home I let the car sit for a couple of days and check the transmission fluid and no leaks. I started up again just to see if I could drive it for a mile or two and the same thing happened. I have a quarter tank of gas. I plan to take it to a Ford Dealer to look at it but may need to have it towed for fear of doing further damage. Question is I don't know what's really wrong and how it happen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
VLP1

danthomas

Got a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT transmission fluid coming out of something above the pan that looks like a freeze out plug can it be fixed