1998 Ford Ranger transmission fluid pump not pumping

jonathanfix · 2010-02-23T20:08:25+00:00

Transmission problem 1998 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic I recently replaced my engine. We pulled the engine and transmission out together as it was easier then dropping the transmission from underneath the truck. We replaced the fluid and filter. We put everything back together and the engine fired right up but when I shifted it into gear it didn't go anywhere and the rpm's stayed the same. To determine if the transmission fluid pump was pumping we disconnected one of the lines into the radiator expecting to see fluid squirt out when the engine was running. It did not. I've heard that there might be a special way to prime the pump. Is that true? How do I fix this?

1998 FORD RANGER

2CARPRO JACK

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its a vacuum resevoir for the dash (heater controls). A PCV valve is part of the emissions system,it wouldnt hurt to replace it.

Mar 24, 2010 at 7:14 AM

JONATHANFIX

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My truck still isn't running right. I replaced the o-ring at the junction between the intake manifold and the EGR valve. That seems to have solved most of it but I just did a compression test and the results weren't good. I'm going to start a new thread about it.

Apr 6, 2010 at 8:23 PM

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