My 07 ranger with a 5R44E hesitates when shifting to drive; not every time, seems to be worse as it gets colder. I have changed the fluid, filter and gasket, that had no effect. The trans shifts perfectly once it goes into gear. I found a tsb on that very subject but can't seem to access exactly what Ford recommends for a fix. The tsb # is 08-2-5. I was told that it says to have the computer flashed. Does anybody have access to that tsb? And does that sound like a legitimate fix for the problem?

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07 Ranger Sport Ext. Cab, 3.0L, 5R44E trans.
Stock

TSB 08-5-2

03/17/08
DELAYED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ENGAGEMENT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 02/14/2008
FORD:
2007-2008 Ranger

This article supersedes TSB 08-2-5 to add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2007-2008 Ranger vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and built on or before 02/14/2008 may exhibit a delayed shift engagement into drive or reverse.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 52.11 and higher or 53.1 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT OF THIS CALIBRATION, PCM KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) MUST BE RESET.
NOTE AUTHORIZATION DECAL NOT REQUIRED.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

080502A 2007-2008 Ranger With 0.7Hr.
Automatic Transmission:
Check DTCs And
Reprogram The PCM,
Includes Time To Clear
KAM and, Road Test
Authorization Decal Not
Required (Do Not Use
With 12650D)

DEALER CODING CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04

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Brad
Morgantown WV
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