Anyone have any Ranger Knowledge?

[stangguy50]

I have asked this on ranger forums, but no response and i need help. I just bought a 96 XLT 4cyl 5spd. The clutch has to be on the floor like standing on it to get it to shift going down the road. and when i stopped at as top sign today i had to shut it off put it in first and start back up to get it to go into gear. hopefully someone has some suggestions. thanks guys.

 

[crazypete]

You need a clutch adjustment most likely. Not sure about rangers but if ford still has that awful adjustment method on the rangers then you lift up on the clutch pedal and hear some clicks. See if that improves things. If not, your synchros are going and the trans needs rebuilding. Whats the fluid look like? Incorrect fluid will cause hell to break out when shifting. Most trans'ses use ATF these days, even the manuals.

 

[illwood]

First off, I don't have any knowlege with Rangers, but I have a couple of suggestions of where to look.

I don't think it does, but if the Ranger has a cable clutch check for being able to adjust the clutch quadrant and/or get on a creeper and see if there is any slack that can be brought up on the fork end of it.

If it's a hydraulic clutch, check for enough fluid in the reservoir. If it's low, add fluid and bleed it from the slave cylinder end like how you bleed brakes. The slave cylinder might also give you some adjustment somewhere. And check for a leaky line.

Good luck with it and let us know how you ended up fixing it.

 

[Jason 302]

Rangers have a hydraulic clutch system with a slave cylinder right on the pressure plate. Try bleeding the system, there will be a nipple on the outside of the bellhousing somewhere. Get a haynes manual to see the process. This might help. I have a 93 with the 2.3 and mazda 5 speed. Sometimes I can't get it into gear when I'm setting still, so I always make sure I put it in gear before I stop. Otherwise it shifts fine, and I think it's the synchros, not the clutch, but who knows.

 

[rd]

As noted, the Ranger has a hydraulic clutch. Most likely it is just low on fluid, either because of a leak, or the clutch has worn and it takes more fluid to get enough release. Check the clutch fluid level and for leaks.

 

[stangguy50]

I was a little low in the fluids but its still pretty rough. especially sitting still trying to go into reverse

 

[90mustangGT]

It also could have a bad slave cylinder or even a bad clutch master sylinder. Somehow, it isn't pushing the pressure plate enough.

 

[5spd GT]

I had a 99 Ranger but it was an AODE 2.5L's of fury

 

[z2o_what]

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[NotMyStang]

I bet its your slave cylinder. Had very simular problem with my '99 Explorer, really hard to shift while the engine was running. I ended up letting Ford replace it after I couldn't get the damn thing out.

 

[JRPony]

I used to own an 88 2.3l Ranger. I had the same problem; difficulty shifting, gears grinding, etc... I replaced the slave cylinder and it shifted like butter afterwards. I hear that this is actually a common problem on Rangers.