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 18, 2010 at 6:58 AM
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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 7:10 AM
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FORDRACING24
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Crap, that's what I thought a chipped tooth ugh :/
Jun 18, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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