1994 Ford Ranger grinding in third

Tiny
GP76
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
I 6cyl 4x4 ranger with a little over 150k drives great except that after driving a while or stop and go traffic it grinds when going into 3rd gear. It also seems to not slide into gear easily sometimes. Is this just a transmission fluid issue or signs of a bigger problem?
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 8:44 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this is sounding like the beginning of a failing syncro ring, but a transmission oil change may ease up the harsh shifting some what, start there.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 6:05 AM

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