How to remove gear shift knob on a 2004 ford ranger?

Light flashing , diagnostic trouble code's stored . Have a qualified repair shop check it .

Auto Trans not shifting correctly from 2nd to 3rd - Ford Explorer ...

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Auto Trans not shifting correctly from 2nd to 3rd Under the Hood. ... Become an EliteExplorer. Lithuania. 1999 5.0. Join Date: Jun 2003. Posts: 107 ... When this happens, the transmission will skip to the next gear like you said.

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The synchronizers are the reason it won't come out of gear. They are damaged and the slide ring won't go over them. You will have to remove the transmission and replace the 4th gear synchronizer. I wish I had a better answer. Hope this was helpful. Good luck.

IF you mean that it is not down shifting when slowing or stopping then it is time to have it serviced. This could be a solenoid that is hanging up.

the shift knob. Any auto parts store will have an oe replacement, as well as some different style knobs. Or you could go to a ford dealer

This is typical of the transmissioin or motor mounts being busted or loose & as the drivetrain shifts position from the load change, so does the shift position causing the change from one to the other. good luck.

Try changing the gear oil to a lower grade.Sounds like the rong grade of oil has been put in it.

There is a plastic actuator stick under the shift knob. Remove the "horse shoe" clip from the shift knob and remove knob by pulling strait up. You can twist it right and left a very small amount to loosen the knob, but not much.
Once you have the shift knob removed you will see the plastic actuator stick. Push down on the stick and put shift lever in park. If that works, the shift knob or stick is worn out.
Let me know.
Regard,

the shift knob is glued and pressed on, the best way to remove it intact is to heat the knob with a heat gun and pull straight up with a lot of force, please be very careful because when the knob finally releases there is very good chance that you can hit yourself in the face, if the knob is not to be used again you cut a **** up the side with a dremal tool,