Code P0709

1997 FORD RANGER

80,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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My truck started shifting strangely so ran a test on it, got code P0709. Replaced transmission position sensor and still acted up. I took it to Ford and had a friend run a test and he said it was the neutral switch sensor so I replaced that and it still acts up. it only acts up sometimes and only when slowing down or taking off, not in higher speeds. Could it be the wiring?

Apr 9, 2019 at 8:32 AM

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Hello,

I show no Direct Trouble Code(DTC) P0709 for a 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L 2WD Automatic Transmission Pickup in either Alldata or Mitchell 1. Are you sure you have got the Dtc # correct?

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Alex
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Apr 9, 2019 at 7:48 PM

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Yes, positive.

Apr 10, 2019 at 4:41 AM

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Hello again,

I have included in the diagrams down below the Direct Trouble Code (DTC) list from The Ford Motor Company for your vehicle from DTC P0703 - DTC P0733. I do not show DTC P0709. Please double check for me again. I would love to help, but if I don't know what's wrong, I can't fix it.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 10, 2019 at 2:06 PM

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It's P0705.

Apr 10, 2019 at 2:39 PM

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Transmission position sensor, which was replaced and the neutral safety switch was replaced also.

Apr 10, 2019 at 2:41 PM

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Hello,

I have included in the diagrams down below the Ford factory diagnostic troubleshooting flowchart for this DTC. Please go through this flowchart and get to us with what you are able to find out please.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 10, 2019 at 7:17 PM