FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Automatic Transmission Operation
(4R44E/5R55E)
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If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it
will be either a four speed overdrive transmission (4R44E) or a
five speed overdrive transmission (5R55E). All 2.3L and 3.0L
engines use the 4R44E transmission, while all 4.0L engines use
the 5R55E transmission. Both transmission types have a lockup
torque converter. Transmission operation is controlled by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to
make up for varying conditions. Several sensors located on the
engine and transmission such as throttle position, engine speed,
vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the
PCM to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel economy. For
example, you may notice that the transmission will upshift to a
higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not reached
normal operating temperature.
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The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) to further raise vehicle performance and fuel
economy. The TCC will engage when the transmission operating
temperature and other conditions determined by the PCM have
been met. Engagement of the clutch may be noted as a decrease
in engine speed.
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To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually performs
self-tests on the electronic control system and, if any faults are
detected, stores them in memory. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light (TCIL) (O/D OFF), which is located on the
instrument cluster, may flash steadily if a malfunction has been
detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as
soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
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Speed limiter
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All models are equipped with a Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) which limits the maximum engine speed and thus road
speed in top gear. Vehicle operation is normal since the
controlled maximum speed is above posted highway speeds in
North America.
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Power Braking
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Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle
movement (such as holding the brake) in a forward or reverse
gear causes transmission stall.
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NOTE: Continued operation in the stall condition can result
in transmission overheat, malfunction or fluid
expulsion.
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Automatic Overdrive Transmission
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Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering column. The
transmission control switch is located on the end of the gearshift
lever. You can put the gearshift in any of the several positions.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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168engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the O/D OFF control and light.
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Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever)
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When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system will
automatically be in the normal overdrive mode.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on downgrades. This position
provides 2 (Second) gear operation only.
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When to use 1 (Low)
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Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or
j(Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from start-up. Selection
of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds provides a shift to second
gear, and a shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
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Forced Downshifts
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To gain extra acceleration in
j(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D
OFF), push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
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Driving (5R55E Transmission)
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When to use
j(Overdrive)
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This is the normal driving position. As the vehicle picks up
speed, automatic upshifts to second, third, fourth and fifth gears
will occur when
j(Overdrive) is chosen on the selector and
the transmission control switch has not been pressed. The
transmission will shift into the correct gear when the right
speed is achieved, for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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When to use Drive
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You will note there is not a drive position on your gearshift
indicator. However, you will find a transmission control switch
labeled OD ON/OFF located on the end of the gearshift lever.
With overdrive canceled and the OD ON/OFF illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through four. This is
useful if you experience frequent downshift/upshift conditions,
when operating a heavy load or in hilly terrain, or if additional
engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the OVERDRIVE OFF control and
light.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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With the gearshift in the 2 (Second) position, more engine
braking is provided. Use the 2 (Second) position to drive up
moderately steep grades, to start up slippery roads, or to
provide moderate engine braking on downgrades. DO NOT GO
FASTER THAN 55 mph (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT
POSITION.
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