2001 Ford Ranger Transmission

2001 FORD RANGER
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RCC11231987
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So for the last week or so my transmission has been making a grinding sound when in first gear or reverse.
it only makes noise when i am below 10 mph. along with the noise there is a "jolting" motion that the truck makes when it goes from 0 to 10mph. as of now...i can put it in second gear and get over 15mph and then shift into drive and it makes no sound....or jolts. What is my problem?? i have been told that it may be my flywheel needs to be replaced. Thank you!
Jan 30, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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how are the universal joints?
Jan 30, 2008 at 5:21 PM
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RCC11231987
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[quote:212055cea0="mastertechtim"]how are the universal joints?[/quote:212055cea0]


umm....how do i check?
where do i check?
Feb 3, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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on the rear drive shaft there is a joint in the front of it and the rear of it. look for signs of rusty dust. if you wee rusty dust you need to replace your u joints
Feb 4, 2008 at 2:52 PM
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