when I throw it into drive or reverse it goes silent

1995 FORD RANGER
199,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THESTRIKERDUEL1
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so i turn the key over and the truck starts no problem, then when i throw it into drive or reverse it goes silent and will not move or anything. then i have to turn the truck on an off a few times. is it a clogged filter?
Apr 7, 2021 at 8:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Does the transmission eventually work? Have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes? What condition is the transmission fluid and is it full?

Do me a favor, see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes stored. Here is a link that shows how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Let me know what you find.

Joe
May 4, 2021 at 2:39 AM
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THESTRIKERDUEL1
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my grandfather let me know i was overheating it by leaving the air on too long. i didn't know that was possible.
May 4, 2021 at 2:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you allow the engine run at idle with the A/C on, it is possible. However, it shouldn't happen.

Regardless, let me know if you run into trouble or have any other questions.

Take care,

Joe
May 4, 2021 at 2:39 AM
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