1998 Ford Ranger Not shifting into drive

Tiny
KARL2411
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  • 1998 FORD RANGER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
My truck at a complete stop will not move when I shift into drive. Reverse 1st 2nd all work. It will move in 2nd and if I manually shift it to drive after I'eve gained jus a little speed it runs perfectly fine. I did check the transmission fluid seemed to be at normal levels.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 AT 7:28 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds to be in limp mode, scan for codes and check it
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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 5:55 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would say the gear range sensor has failed to tell the PCM the transmission is in drive, I would swap the sensor out to see what happens, there will not be a trouble code for this. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, July 1st, 2024 AT 6:39 PM

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