99 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab, 4.0, automatic, fixed exhaust leak now truck doesn't want to engage in any gear

[Carmella_the_dangerranger]

Just like the title says, I was working on replacing an exhaust leak from a broken flange bolt, and had the truck jacked up on the driver's side. Fixed the leak, started it while the side was lifted to verify that the leak was fixed before lowering it. Buttoned everything up, hopped in with the dog to do a test drive, and like the title says, would shift into gear and nothing would happen, in any gear. I lifted it again, checked the linkage, and everything seems to be functioning normally (to my limited knowledge). I unplugged the battery and replaced every fuse that appeared to be related to shifting or the transmission-still nothing— throwing it to the Reddit sphere to see if a more experienced professional tech or anyone has ever seen this in a Ranger or anything. I hung up my wrench and had it towed to the local shop that I trust, sure they'll figure it out. But the intrigue of what it could be is driving me nuts (just not in any gear). I also checked the transmission fluid; it was at normal levels and color.

 

[SenorNoob]

Welcome to TRS!

That's odd for sure. Please post what it ends up being.

 

[rumblecloud]

Prolly something so simple that it was overlooked or just wasn't obvious. A loose tranny connection, broken wiring?

Very curious indeed. And yes, please let us know what you find.

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