1997 Ford Ranger Transmission hesitation

1997 FORD RANGER
158,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MERCYKEEN06
We own a 97 Ranger, with 15800 miles. We have changed transmission fluids, airintake valve. We are baffled still about why it hesitates a bit after the first gear to get into the next one..like its thinking about what to do next. Please help as we have a buyer in line and we need to get this sold. Thanks.
Sep 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the seals / o-rings in the trans have hardened due to time and heat which results in a delayed shift. You can try a transmission conditionier to see if that helps.
Oct 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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