Shifted transmission into reverse and it made an awful sound?

1998 FORD RANGER
189,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFREY ROBERTS
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I have this amazing little truck I drive for work. Anyway, the other day I got in it to go to work it started up fine runs fine. put it reverse. And it made an awful sound when i started to back up, now it won't go in reverse. i have two questions. Could this be an issue with the 4-wheel transfer case? What different transmissions can i put in to replace this one if i can't find an exact match.
Aug 6, 2023 at 7:27 AM
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STRAILER
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This problem could be the transmission, transfer case or the rear differential. I would raise the rear of the truck with the transmission in neutral to see if you can turn the driveshaft. This should help us find the source of the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely


Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Aug 7, 2023 at 5:08 AM
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Anything?
May 6, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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