Tonight I went to drive my 96 XL 4x4 Ranger and all it would do was rev it would not move then after a bit it would move just a little. Now it is moving fine but every now and then it will act up and the od light will flash. What could this be??

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96 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 with a 2inch SkyJacker Lift kit, automatic

Start by checking the oil in it, engine at idle hot, trans in park.

Ok, will do Thanks

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96 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 with a 2inch SkyJacker Lift kit, automatic

I'll bet money it's starving for fluid. If it does not have enough, the gears will not engage. I watched it happen several times on mine. The bigger concern here is why it would be low. The transmission does not consume fluid, and Ford claims that, "under normal circumstances" (whatever that means), it's filled for life. There might be a leak. See if you can find any bleeding parts around there. Eyeball your coolant too. The external oil cooler is a fantastic leak point.

While you have that dipstick out, check it for clues. If that fluid is any color other than blood red, or there's a lingering burning smell, you have an internal failure.

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2003 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L I4 Duratec DOHC, 5R44E 5-speed auto, RWD, 7.5" Open w/ 4.10 Ratio, Gibson split-rear catback
Sonic Blue Pearl with dark gray trim

I found a big leak today in the overdrive servo, the ring holding the cap on is almost off, trying to find a place to get the part

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I first thought the leak was coming from the gasket on the pan to I replaced that and turned on the truck and it was still leaking bad so I climb under and did more looking around

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the ring the holds the thing in is half out! Does anyone think if I put the ring back in I would be fine?

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96 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 with a 2inch SkyJacker Lift kit, automatic

It's worth a shot. That snap ring isn't exactly a perfect fit in the first place. Just get a plastic hammer or something and whack the servo in once or twice before trying to squeeze the ring back in there.

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2003 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L I4 Duratec DOHC, 5R44E 5-speed auto, RWD, 7.5" Open w/ 4.10 Ratio, Gibson split-rear catback
Sonic Blue Pearl with dark gray trim

alright Thanks will try it tomorrow, I have nothing to lose trying it

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96 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 with a 2inch SkyJacker Lift kit, automatic