1997 Ford Ranger Repair Question
Topics covered: Driveshaft, Grinding, Noise.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Asked on May 30, 2012
When i put my manual trans in reverse it grinds and barely wants to move if im rolling back in neutral it still grinds all the other gears work fine
I have a 97 Ford ranger 2wd 5 spd when I put it in reverse and start backing up it makes a grinding noise and barely wants to move all my other gears are fine though what could this be
Asked by rangerdangerdb6Answer
Replied on May 30, 2012
possibe internal trans issue? have you checked driveshaft/joints?
Replied on May 30, 2012
Yes driveshaft/ joints checked out fine
Replied on July 24, 2012
Drain the fluid and check it for bits and pieces.
It could be either bent shifter components or worn gears or chewed up gears. If I recall correctly, that tranny has a side inspection plate that you can remove and take look inside with a flashlight. You should be able to see worn or damaged gears.
