Most likely it is located within the transmission pan. It will have a couple wires running to a cylinder it is the one without the plastic cover at the top where the wires connect.
where is shift solenoid
I could be wrong but what it sounds like to me is what is called the servo covers located just above the trans pan on the right hand side
Ford's fusible links are usually connected to the battery side of the starter solenoid.
above the rear end on the drivers side
where is the shift solenoid on a 1996 ford ranger 4x4 with a 4.0 v6
It is attached to the valve body of the transmission inside the transmission oil pan. wich one of the six solenoids inside oil pan?
it is located on the side of the passenger side front fender. usually by the battery. if its not then just follow your positive battery cable.
The location for adding/draining fluid depends on the TYPE of transmission on the vehicle. Automatic or manual?
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can you use a transmission from a 1993 ford ranger in a 2000 ford ranger?
AnswerIt could be dirty fluid or a dirty filter in the transmission. That would be the best place to start if that doesnt work I would take to a transmission shop and have the bands adjusted.the 1996 ford ranger has a shift solenoid located on the transmission. This shows up when a diagnostic is run at your local advance store.
where is the head light relay location if it is not in power distribution box on a 1998 ford ranger xlt