Q: I have a 1998 ford ranger(AT) its shifting roughly, when i come to a stop, the truck wants to keep going, and as a result, the truck stalls out.

asked by on February 02, 2017

I have a 1998 ford ranger automatic, its shifting roughly, when i come to a stop, the truck wants to keep going, and as a result, the truck stalls out. Also, when im am traveling forward at slow speeds(35 mph or less) truck seems to not shift down when slowing down, and when i accerlerater the truck is slugish( as if the transmission is in a higher gear)

My car has 145000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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