Sudden Downshift

[Jimmy07]

When making a left turn and I apply a little throttle, the 2019 Ranger suddenly makes a violent downshift pushing me forward. Scares the heck out of me. Happened twice recently on my automatic transmission. Any one else experience this and what is causing this ??

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[outdoorphotog]

CHeck the trans fluid level

 

[Frenchy]

Maybe you're getting into it a little bit?

 

[Megawatt]

Do you have the gear # visible on the screen when this happens? I was curious how many gears it downshifted? Or maybe even if the system detected wheel spin and applied the brakes because it thought you were in a skid But your thinking it only downshifted?

Just trying to get more info on this.

 

[Jimmy07]

I'm just guessing it was a downshift. Can feel engine speed up and truck jerk forward, then back to normal. It's a 4x2 with rear locking differential.
Not able to recreate the problem for diagnosis, but will check fluid tomorrow.

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