2004 Ford Ranger 3rd gear noise

2004 FORD RANGER
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORDRACING24
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3rd gear only makes grinding noise while engaged. All other gears fine. Fluid levels are correct. Noise is felt in steering wheel and pedal. I am a recent UTI graduate I just don't know much about transmissions, I do understand the language and parts of a transmission.
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would have this investigated by a transmission specialist, asap. The grinding noise can only mean serious mechanical damage is taking place and metal fragments are being deposited around the transmission.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 18, 2010 at 12:10 AM
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FORDRACING24
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Crap, that's what I thought a chipped tooth ugh :/
Jun 18, 2010 at 12:14 AM
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