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Sluggish starts


masanders

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I have a 2006 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3L automatic with a 5T44E (according to the sticky). When I press the pedal to go forward in D, it doesn't really get going quicker until about 2500-3000 RPM.

I'd like to have more response from my transmission setup.

What are some things I could do? Different transmission, torque converter, tune?

I'm not expecting a drag truck from a practically stock truck...just want to bring out all the performance it's capable of.


Mark

2006 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L
Long Bed
Flowmaster exhaust
K&N intake filter

She may not run 10's in the 1/4 mile...but she's my baby!
 


masanders

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Ok...Rockauto.com says I have the 5R55E.

So confused...


Mark

2006 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L
Long Bed
Flowmaster exhaust
K&N intake filter

She may not run 10's in the 1/4 mile...but she's my baby!
 

Transman304

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Sounds like you are starting out in 2nd gear. OD light flashing on the end of shifter? Might be in limp mode.
 

masanders

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Don't get louder, improve your argument.
Sounds like you are starting out in 2nd gear. OD light flashing on the end of shifter? Might be in limp mode.


Nothing is flashing. No lights, no bells.



Mark

2006 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L
Long Bed
Flowmaster exhaust
K&N intake filter

She may not run 10's in the 1/4 mile...but she's my baby!
 

masanders

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2.5L
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
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235/75/15
My credo
Don't get louder, improve your argument.
Sounds like you are starting out in 2nd gear. OD light flashing on the end of shifter? Might be in limp mode.


Oh...and there's a shudder or something sometimes after a bump. It goes away when I let off the gas.


Mark

2006 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L
Long Bed
Flowmaster exhaust
K&N intake filter

She may not run 10's in the 1/4 mile...but she's my baby!
 

Transman304

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If you can’t fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem
What is the fluid level? What color is it and does it smell burnt?
 

masanders

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Ford
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Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
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235/75/15
My credo
Don't get louder, improve your argument.
What is the fluid level? What color is it and does it smell burnt?


Hey...just wanted to let you know I will check that out as soon as my back gets better. I tweaked it loading lumber.


Mark

2006 Ford Ranger XLT
2.3L
Long Bed
Flowmaster exhaust
K&N intake filter

She may not run 10's in the 1/4 mile...but she's my baby!
 

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