1999 Ford Ranger Problem

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Todd Carnes - 25 May 2005 02:43 GMT

I have a 199 Ford Ranger. It has been running great, but al of a sudden
when I started it up today the ABS light came on and stayed on, then I
drove it down the driveway and when I pulled onto the road the O/D Off
light started flasjing & the transmission started shifting REALLY hard.

Any idea what's up with my truck? I haven't had any indications of a
problem until today.

Todd

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JimV - 25 May 2005 03:37 GMT

> I have a 199 Ford Ranger. It has been running great, but al of a sudden
> when I started it up today the ABS light came on and stayed on, then I
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> Todd

I'd wager your alternator is failing. Put a voltmeter on it.

-jim

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Tyrone - 26 May 2005 01:27 GMT

> I have a 199 Ford Ranger. It has been running great, but al of a sudden
> when I started it up today the ABS light came on and stayed on, then I
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> Todd

You have set a code for the tranny or torque converter. Most likely a
slippage/overheat situation. The tranny has gone into a "Protect" mode.
The pressures have increased to make the shift quicker and with less
slippage. That's what the flashing OD light and the hard shift are all
about. It may have been a freak thing that will not reoccur but that is
unlikely. Try disconnecting the battery for about 30 seconds. That
will wipe out the code in the computer. Reconnect the battery and try
again. If it works normally, fine. If it repeats this bad behavior,
you better take it to a tranny guy. Anyone but AAMCO. Oh yes, and
arrange a second mortgage on your home.

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