While shifting in 5th gear wouldn't go into gear or any gear. with ign. on and when pushing in clutch and trying to push start, it acts like its in gear. Only shifts thru gears with ign. off.

Asked by Troy Jul 29, 2015 at 09:16 AM about the 1998 Ford Ranger XL Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had no signs of anything wrong with truck... No fluids leaking, no slipping of tranny,
no noises of any kind and all fluids are full, but while I was driving and shifting into 5th
gear the clutch went all the way to floor and wouldn't go into gear. As I coasted and
was slowing down tried to shift into all gears but wouldn't go into any gear and acted
like there was no clutch. Now, the truck will shift into all gears as long as the ignition is
off, but when I turn the key on, it will not roll with clutch in and it will not go into any
gears, acts like it is in gear though. Tried to start it in gear but it wore the battery
down.

4 Answers
158,935

Bob answered 9 years ago

Sounds like something in the clutch system failed. Is the clutch fluid full? Usually a failure in the clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder can cause this problem. Also there could be an issue with the clutch throw out bearing or the pressure plate. I would check the clutch fluid and take a close look at the clutch slave cylinder at the bell housing.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
45,155

jamnblues answered 9 years ago

Is the clutch pedal connected to the tranny with a cable? What you describe is exactly what happens when a clutch cable breaks- good luck

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Ranger

Looking for a Used Ranger in your area?

CarGurus has 1,439 nationwide Ranger listings starting at $2,888.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Ranger Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,420
  • #2
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    3,010
  • #3
    Jennifer Gorham
    Reputation
    2,620
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
299 Great Deals out of 15,725 listings starting at $1,712
Used Toyota Tacoma
54 Great Deals out of 1,033 listings starting at $8,708
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 925 listings starting at $6,989
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 Great Deals out of 5,940 listings starting at $3,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,854 listings starting at $3,975
Used Jeep Wrangler
131 Great Deals out of 5,143 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
13 Great Deals out of 337 listings starting at $9,900
Used Ford Explorer
81 Great Deals out of 2,024 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,268 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.