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- Location
- Kearny, NJ
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.9L V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 1"
- Tire Size
- 31x10.5R15
I've been having some issues lately with the transmission, but I'm not quite sure the exact problem.
A few days ago, I was having trouble shifting into gear so I added some fluid to the master cylinder and that seemed to fix the issue. However, since then, there is a terrible grinding noise that I hear if I push in on the clutch pedal for more than a second or so (in any gear...I don't think it happens in neutral). My guess is that the synchros are shot?
Then just now, I heard a sound outside and it was my truck hitting my fence. Luckily I keep my wheels turned to the side so if my truck rolls it hits the fence instead of flying into the street. In any case, when I park I put it in reverse and it must have somehow released itself. I started the truck back up and parked it again (this time with a wheel chock). I could not force it out of reverse, so I'm not sure how it let go on its own.
I fear the transmission is in need of a rebuild, but maybe some of you have other ideas as to what the problem is.
Thanks!
BTW, it's a M5OD out of a '96 Explorer. It's been in the Ranger for a few years now. The clutch is about 2 years old and is a heavy duty clutch found behind the 4.0L engines instead of the 2.9L engines.
A few days ago, I was having trouble shifting into gear so I added some fluid to the master cylinder and that seemed to fix the issue. However, since then, there is a terrible grinding noise that I hear if I push in on the clutch pedal for more than a second or so (in any gear...I don't think it happens in neutral). My guess is that the synchros are shot?
Then just now, I heard a sound outside and it was my truck hitting my fence. Luckily I keep my wheels turned to the side so if my truck rolls it hits the fence instead of flying into the street. In any case, when I park I put it in reverse and it must have somehow released itself. I started the truck back up and parked it again (this time with a wheel chock). I could not force it out of reverse, so I'm not sure how it let go on its own.
I fear the transmission is in need of a rebuild, but maybe some of you have other ideas as to what the problem is.
Thanks!
BTW, it's a M5OD out of a '96 Explorer. It's been in the Ranger for a few years now. The clutch is about 2 years old and is a heavy duty clutch found behind the 4.0L engines instead of the 2.9L engines.
