Goes up, doesnt come down

[nvrsunk02]

My driveway is pretty steep. Noticed that when I pull up into my driveway, it almost feels like the brakes are on. I have to really rev it to get it to climb up, but when I let off the gas, it doesnt roll back at all, and feels like the brakes are still on. When I get back on the gas, I can feel the rear torque up like Im powerbraking almost. But, then when I shift it into neutral, it freely rolls back down like I let off the brake. Keep in mind all of this is without ever touching the brake. At first i thought it might be the brakes, or something in the front diff bindig up, but since it rolls free when i shift it into neutral i find it hard to believe its either one of those. I would think it is something in the transfercase/tranny, but was hoping one of you guys could shed some light. By the way, its a 2002 xlt 4x4 supercab with 4.0L automatic.

 

[Evan]

Does it behave the same way in 2x4 as it does in 4x4?

 

[nvrsunk02]

yes, same thing happens whether its in 4wd or 2wd. Do these rangers happen to have a hill brake or something in them?

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

is this a trick question?

of coarse your auto vehicle wont roll backwards in gear...the engine is attempting to propel the vehicle forward as gravity tugs it back, hence it doesnt move.

 

[surffishin07]

it all depends on how steep the hill is. if a hill is steep enough an auto tranny will slip backwards. some trannys will have an anti roll back feature(not sure bout the rangers) the is helpful in more mountainous regions

 

[nvrsunk02]

Believe it or not its not a trick question. Defintely not the engine keeping it up, as it actually feels like a brake slows the truck and holds it. I didnt think rangers had a hill brake, but that is exactly what it feels like.