1994 Ford Ranger grinding in third

1994 FORD RANGER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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GP76
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I 6cyl 4x4 ranger with a little over 150k drives great except that after driving a while or stop and go traffic it grinds when going into 3rd gear. It also seems to not slide into gear easily sometimes. Is this just a transmission fluid issue or signs of a bigger problem?
Jan 29, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this is sounding like the beginning of a failing syncro ring, but a transmission oil change may ease up the harsh shifting some what, start there.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 30, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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