2001 Ford Ranger fast take-off

REUBEN62

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2001 FORD RANGER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
97,000 MILES

At time when I take off fast at the start the vehicle hots 5000rpm's but takes off extremely slow then picks up speed fast after awhile.

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 AT 3:29 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is the trans fluid full and clean?

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 7:31 AM

REUBEN62

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No I haven't that's a good question i'll check that this weekend and let you know what happens thanks

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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 1:27 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Let me know.

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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 10:33 PM

REUBEN62

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I checked the fluid and it seems fine but it's been a while since i've changed the fluid. I'll let you know later today what happens with the new fluid and filter.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 2:31 AM

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I just replaced the fluid and filter, I already drove it for awhile but it still takes off slow with high rpm's.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 3:24 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I was hoping for better news. If it is still slipping, the clutches must be bad / worn. If I'm correct, the only thing you can do is rebuild it.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 9:16 PM

REUBEN62

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Oh dam I forgot to tell you that my catalytic's are gutted I got them gutted like two years ago and forgot to replace them. After driving it for good number of miles it seems to have improved in taking off but now I hear like a pop pop pop sound when I take fast don't really know if the sound is from the catalytic's being gutted or what.

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Monday, May 31st, 2010 AT 2:58 PM