1988 Ranger (2.9) A4ld slipping in drive and overdrive

JSRanger · #1 02-21-2009, 08:51 AM

1988 Ranger (2.9) A4ld slipping in drive and overdrive.
Does this usually require a rebuild/replace or could the
computer, or an electronic part be a possibility? How about
vacuum? Thanks for any help.

rhandwor · #2 02-22-2009, 07:58 AM

Pull the dip stick and if if the fluid has a burnt smell it needs a rebuild.

JSRanger · #3 02-22-2009, 10:23 AM

I did change the filter. The fluid I drained did not smell burnt.

rhandwor · #4 02-22-2009, 02:05 PM

I would get a couple of estimates at some independent transmission shops I think the right person could fix it but most will quote a complete rebuild.

JSRanger · #5 02-23-2009, 03:33 AM

Thanks for your replies. I did have this transmission rebuilt
about 40,000 miles ago. From what I have read online the
a4ld does have problems. What's a good manual transmission
that will bolt up to the 2.9 engine if I decide to do a swap?

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