2012 Ford Ranger (PX) — Repair Solution

3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · In Limp Mode · Engine

Ford Ranger (PX) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger (PX)
Year: 2012
Engine: 3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 161,757
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

Vehicle towed in for transmission issues.
Going into limp mode?

Problem Summary

Vehicle had some major repairs done to the engine as it had blown a piston apparently, the engine had been out.

Vehicle came in via the Automatic specialist after they got the vehicle via the mechanical shop assuming it was an A/T issue. Auto transmission was checked over. The transmission specialist suspected electrical issues with the transmission.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORPX12153
Vehicle2012 Ford Ranger (PX)
Engine3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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