# Rpm's sticking after a stop a light or turning

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-sticking-after-a-stop-a-light-or-turning/63799>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford, ranger\
**Created:** [April 17, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-sticking-after-a-stop-a-light-or-turning/63799 "2011-04-17T18:08:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![7LVicki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/7/22d042/32.png) [@7LVicki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7LVicki)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-sticking-after-a-stop-a-light-or-turning/63799/1 "2011-04-17T18:08:50Z")

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What causes the rpm’s to stick at 2500 for 1-2 miles before shifting into 4th gear and why does it stick always at a stop, or turn or swerve. Why do rpm’s run high at first initial start up at 40 degree’s temp., ( 2000 ) then drop to reasonable rate… only occasionally.