not going into gear, while the truck is running

1990 FORD RANGER
96,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DEMATTEO
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my ranger is not going into gear, while the truck is running. when i shut it off it will go into gear. i checked the clutch fluid and it was a little low. i put fluid in it and pumped the clutch pedal, still nothing. it happened randomley while i was driving it.
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it shifts through the gears with the engine off, the trans is most likely fine. Have you ever serviced it? Also, if the problem is when it is running, does it seem to get worse the hotter the engine gets?
May 3, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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DEMATTEO
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[quote:ae5119b0b5="Jacobandnickolas"]If it shifts through the gears with the engine off, the trans is most likely fine. Have you ever serviced it? Also, if the problem is when it is running, does it seem to get worse the hotter the engine gets?[/quote:ae5119b0b5]

i have not had it serviced and it does not matter if the engine is cold or hot. it did after about 5 mins of me drivin it.
May 3, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the clutch needs replaced, 96k isnt really that much on a clutch... you could also have a hydraulic issue

Here are some guides to read, they will help you figure out whats wrong

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch
May 3, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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