Gear box problems

Gear box: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Ford XL 2015 Transmission gears shift problem

Ford Ranger 2015  99000 miles
Have a 2015 Ford Ranger XL that is experiencing some transmission issues. The truck starts up just fine but when I put it into gear and start accelerating, the automatic gears make a growling noise and has trouble shifting to the next gears. The car jerks and makes havy noises.
Kennedy from other a year ago  
KE
6 reports 

Engine check light SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2008 3 lt Diesel  108000 miles
Hi my engine check light came on 2 days ago & my truck stalled & the OBD reader said code 93 & 191 is there any way to find out why, please resond if you know what could be the cause of it.
Regards. Duke...
Duke from Australia 6 years ago  
DU
4 reports 
Duke from Australia 6 years ago
The Engine Code p0191 is the Fuel Sensor Unit , after reading & seeing your video on how to remove & fit it I new that I could do it myself. I went to my local Ford Dealer & told him what I needed & how much was the Sensor Unit, my local Ford Dealer said that I would have to buy the whole Fuel Rail because they don't make them as a Single Unit & the price would be $800 + Fitting the. Rail with the Sensor, I showed this Idiot your video clip & he told me that your video was Wrong , so I told him too shove it I then went to a Spare parts shop & told them what I needed & they had 1 in stock for $370 , all I had ro do was to unsrew it the 1 in the video had 2 bolts but on mine ir was just unscrewing it , so easy I let my truck get COLD when I done the JOB, it took about 20 mins from start to finish. When I took the old part back in they said it's a non - genuine part , I told that Idiot that I would rather have a Bosch part than a Ford part. I just think that this Ford Dealer justs likes Ripping people off & if I ever need any parts in the future I will NEVER go back there. Best regards , Duke
Wiselaw from Australia 6 years ago
My 2008 turbo Ranger just got wrtten off by insurance co after months of exhaustive independent engineer inspections after filling it with contaminated fuel at Woolworths /Caltex discount fuel. Just salvaged it as economic write-off from Pickles Auctions and would love to see link to the video you mention. The truck was my late Daughter's veterinarian truck so has great sentimental attachment.
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Yeah Right from Australia 3 years ago
Its typical of dealers. They are a bunch of rip off merchants!
Duke from Australia 3 years ago
Mate I only go to Bursons if I need anything, my local fFord Dealer charged an old lady $70 to replace her new battery that she brought in, bloody thieves, Not happy JAN 😡🇦🇺
Lebo from South Africa a year ago
Hi 3.0 TDCi Ford ranger it doesn't show engine light
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Battery keeps going flat this is the 9th Battery since 2013 SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2012 3.2 68000 miles
Battery keeps going flat after 3 days while it locked up in shed I been told the theft moderla not powering down when turned off the Battery I have in now is the 9th since 2013 and it couple weeks old now
Uncle from Australia 2 years ago  
UN
6 reports 
Uncle from Australia 2 years ago
Ford are waiting for a new theft module to arrive they are still doing some other tests while they have it, they are not happy that I'm not going to get any warranty on it and I feel they are really with me on this issue
If the new modular doesn't fix the problem and I'm not covered for any cost ill be suing the hell out of Ford Australia
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Uncle from Australia 2 years ago
At last problem is fixed they replaced the theft moderla and are submitting all my paperwork from 2013 to see if they can get me warranty of some sort
littledcn1 from New Zealand 2 years ago
I have the same problems left it on the road for 3 days and the battery is completely dead the key fob won't even open the doors.
Uncle from Australia 2 years ago
The ford folk at port Augusta in SA are the real champs for me in re placing the theft modular and having no more problems yes it cost me 9 batteries hours of lost time and a bit pissed off with ford ill wait and see what my friends in SA can do re warranty But folk that are reading yhis keep all your paper work as this is the one thing ive done
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Transmission vibrations SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2012  50000 miles
My van started having huge vibration problems at speeds between 5-40 mph. All the car's crosspieces have been replaced and now the vibration is softer but still well noticeable at speeds between 25-40 mph. All the engine, box and exhaust holders have been checked, the tires have been serviced and the drive shaft has been turned to crankshaft in 180 degrees, but the vibration is still there. What can it be?
SUE from United States 9 years ago  
SU
7 reports 
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Roland from United States 9 years ago
Lay yourself under the car and check that the drive shaft or Cardan shaft is properly installed.The differential is quite difficult, so you should check the cross-pieces
SUE from United States 9 years ago
Roland, thanks for your help. Effectively, the cross-piece that was installed linked together with the differential was presenting some vertical moves. It will be changed.
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Power loss and jerks

Ford Ranger 1993  120000 miles
When speeding up, it loses power and jerks every now and then. When reducing the speed, in 3rd or 2nd gears, explosions are heard. When starting the car, the engine is powerless and only after two minutes or so it stabilizes.
providence from United States 8 years ago  
PR
16 reports 
Issy from United States 8 years ago
Check: oxygen sensor, DIS module, spark plugs wiring and coils.
Ian21 from South Africa a year ago
Crank shaft sensor. Trust me
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Temperature raise SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2005  450000 miles
When the temperature is at its normal range, water starts to leave the deposit and, when there is a water deficit, the temperature raises. The odd thing is that the hose that carries water to the pump is always cold, even the hose that leaves the thermostat, and they are hoses that enter the superior part of the radiator and thus should be hotter. It seems as though water was not flowing. The thermostat is new, so it might be a housing failure, as the gasket was changed for a new and original one.
caleb from United States 9 years ago  
CA
9 reports 
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mandy from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, your thermostat housing is damaged, so it is opening even with low pressures.
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Check light/see manual.

Ford Ranger 2016 3.2 wildtrak 33000 miles
Transmission in safe mode. Reverse works. Gears not changing when put in drive.
Mike from Trinidad and Tobago 5 years ago  
MI
13 reports 
TTSee from other a year ago
The wheel spanner icon appears and writes 'See Manual'
Then it decreases the power
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Rocker Arms/Shaft

Ford Ranger 2012 4 Wd automatic  100000 miles
Chugging like a truck the other day then boom misfiring...had to be towed not happy 4 year old 4WD. 2 blown arms of the rocker shaft - no warning, no overheating, no bells and whistles went off just started chugging and then misfiring
Dee from Australia 8 years ago  
DE
21 reports 
Tania,s truck from Australia 7 years ago
Timing due to fuel pump BAD fuel due to possible fuel filter collapse injector rail contaminated fuel
Dee from Australia 7 years ago
No they have never responded with a reason why the rockers shaved off they replaced the head of the motor and flushed the motor out nothing wrong with fuel filter
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Transmission

Ford Ranger 2019  90905 miles
My transmission was slipping for a while , took it in for service and the service advisor said all the gears were bad. 8k to get it fixed , warranty covered it , but it seems like the transmission fluid get too hot around 85 mph that it leaks from the gasket.
Rickey from United States 10 months ago  
RI
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KCRPGKING from New Zealand 10 months ago
Same issue with my gear box but in addition to the issue, first thing in the morning it wants to launch into first gear after it’s delay period. It’s going into the ford dealership next week
Rickey from United States 10 months ago
Maybe the exhaust tubing & resonator being so close to the transmission makes it twice as hot. Maybe a heat shield or the transmission fluid needs to have a higher boiling point ???
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My ford ranger 3.2 t6 2013 cranks,starts and then stops

Ford Ranger 2013  200000 miles
My ford ranger cranks ,starts and then cut off again. I replaced my old engine with another engine,turbo charger,throttle board.It usually cranks and then starts again after a few minutes or hours. Sometimes it goes into safe mood but after a few minutes it removes itself again and sometimes it stops whilst trying to reverse it. What might be the problem?I've tried putting it on the machine bt the only issue being shown is to do with the rear speed sensors but my mechanic believes this has nothing to do with it cranking,starting and then failing to start again whilst showing a battery light and oil light switch light on the dashboard.
Dfdford from other 2 years ago  
DF
4 reports 
Chook from Australia a year ago
Check the big plug behind the passenger kick panel in the footwell. It is pulled tight and the pins can progressively pull out of the opposing plug, dropping power to dash and security immobilizer. Unplug and check all pins and sockets are the same length (push in from behind if not).
Charm from South Africa 4 months ago
Similar problem on ford ranger 2015 t6 2.2 engine cuts whilst driving then refuses to start
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Tran. Shiffting

Ford Ranger 1999 4 leader auto tran. 200000 miles
Will not shift into second without letting up on the gas
2 jacks from United States 6 years ago  
2J
1 report 
Mm12 from United States 6 years ago
Truck has O/D light flashing ON DASH. Slips when going into 2nd gear, will slip in of sometimes. Fluid level is fine. This is my problem. Anyone with answer what to do.
Calvin from United States 2 years ago
Same issue here, second gear has to be manually shifted by lifting on gas
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Automatic box sticks in one gear and does not change !!!!!!

Ford Ranger 2015 Wildtrak 3:2 automatic  42000 miles
When parking my truck and selecting P for park on the gear stick and switching on the engine, when I come back and start the truck and select D ( drive ) the automatic gear box some times with go all through the gear selection but now on more occasions it will select a gear on it’s own eg 1st 2nd or 3rd and stay in the gear continuously, if I come to a halt and put it into reverse I get a really bit thump exactly the same when I take it out of reverse into neutral or park. On the other hand, if I park the truck and leave it drive and switch of the ignition and select P for park n the gear sti… Read complete
Danny from United Kingdom 5 years ago  
DA
1 reply 
Terry from Australia 4 years ago
Try disconnecting the negative lead from the battery for about 30 mins, it resets everything, happened to me after battery went flat
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No overdrive

Ford Ranger 1998 Ford ranger 3.0 280000 miles
Won't shift into overdrive an light started flashing after fixing overdrive off bottom
Joseph from United States 8 years ago  
JO
13 reports 

No reverse

Ford Ranger 2001 Edge 4x4 3.0 107000 miles
The column shifter is wobbly doesn't seat in to the gears definitely and no reverse, sometimes cold starting it will engage into reverse somewhat
Fordrocker from United States 5 months ago  
FO

Loud metal clanking when starting that stops when started

Ford Ranger 1998 Manual, 2.2l  150000 miles
1998 Ford Ranger 4cyl manual transmission. Just started making this very loud clanking metal on metal noise when starting only. As soon as the engine starts the noise stops. What could be the issue. The starter engages fine and is not loose. I'm wondering if there is teeth damage on the fly wheel, loose fly wheel bolts etc.. . Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen from United States 6 months ago  
ST
1 report 

Gearbox ,traction and engine light

Ford Ranger 2015 ford ranger 3.2 wildtrack 187564 miles
The ford is displaying gearbox,traction and engine light and it wont shift gears
bennito from South Africa 2 years ago  
BE
9 reports 

Ford ranger 3.2 wild track automatic transmission cranks but can not

Ford Ranger 2016 3.2 5000 miles
3.2 2016 Ford ranger cranks but can't pickup
. It is automatic transmission.
Nsama from South Africa 2 years ago  
NS
2 reports 

I take off in fisrt gear the automatic transmission makes a grinding

Ford Ranger 2006 RANGER FX4 4.0L 18126300 miles
Noise went it shift to second gear it stop making noise. Please help.
TONY from United States 2 years ago  
TO
1 report 

Engine won't crank

Ford Ranger 2019  9000 miles
Have a 1.5 year old 2.0 bitubo ranger. On hitting the push start button, engine won't not crank and dashboard icons lights will come on. However, trying again after a few minutes will always work. This phenomenon is intermittent and recurs once every 2 to 3 weeks. The service center had change out the starter relay, but the issue happened again after 8 weeks. I appreciate any suggestings on what could be the problem... As this had been dragging for the past months. So far, Ford warranty center could not solve my problem. Thanks
NicTeng from other 3 years ago  
NI
7 reports 

When moving off going up gears car makes a growling noise each change

Ford Ranger 2014 2.2 auto 54000 miles
My pick up has been making a sort of growling noise when going up the gears and also when towing. Sometimes it will possibly do this approx 3 times before finding a gear. Hard to explain but feel as though it cant maybe pick up a gear. The car doesnt stop but when it does this 3 times, it will take a few seconds to drive away! The car has been back to dealership who have heard this noise but cant find the fault and also oil and filter has been changed in gearbox. Has anyone had similar problems.
AnnU from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
AN
2 reports 

4x4 disengaged

Ford Ranger 2011 Ranger 176000 miles
4x4 light is on but still in 2WD...cannot shift into 4H or 4L...stays in 2WD
Alfred from Canada 7 years ago  
AL
20 reports 

Need to know how to replace the reverse switch

Ford Ranger 1988 2.9 v6 manual trans 67000 miles
I need to know where the reverse switch is located on a 1988 ford ranger gt 5speed manual transmission I have no lights but bulbs are good
Dwayne from United States 8 years ago  
DW
4 reports 

10 failures

Ford Ranger 2012  40000 miles
These are the failures I have encountered with my vehicle: 1. Manufacturing problem: it did not bring kid locks in the back doors. 2. Door rubbers fall. 3. At its second maintenance after 10000 km, the fuel pump was not working any more. 4. The radio turns off and the volume cannot be raised. 5. The gearbox is failing: third gear won't enter. 6. The parking button does not work. 7. After 28000 km, the reverse started failing. 8. When the air conditioning is on, there is a considerable power loss. 9. Braking system failures: most noticeable when turning. 10. Strong burning smells coming from the engine. Can someone help me solve this situation?
jahoda08 from United States 8 years ago  
JA
14 reports 
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