When I throw it into drive or reverse it goes silent

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
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  • 199,000 MILES
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?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 AT 3:28 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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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
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