1996 Ford Ranger trany

Tiny
JIM NIXON
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 90,000 MILES
I have a Ranger that when it's cold the tranny hesitates. It has done it in drive and reverse. It only does it at first start. I have replaced the filter and new fluid. Thanks JIM
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 9:15 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you say hesitates, do you mean when being placed in gear or between shifts?
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 7:28 AM
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When it is in gear.
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 8:01 AM
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If there is a delay when shifting into gear, chances are the o-rings / seals are getting hard in the valve body. Try using an additive that is designed to soften them to see if there is improvement.

Joe
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 9:50 AM
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What name additive would you suggest? I've put one can in about 2 months ago ( can't remember the name). Would you suggest draining the fluid and putting in new with the new additive?
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 10:40 AM
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If you are able to draw some of the ATF through the filler tube, that would be good. You don't want it overfilled.

As far as brands, I'm not allowed to make such recommendations because people then think we are making money from manufacturers and we're not. Just ask at a parts store for a trans additive that will soften and restore dry or hard seals and o-rings. I can't guarantee it will fix it, but it is a cheap way to start trying.
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 1:02 PM

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