1998 Ford Ranger transmission problems

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · 150,000 miles · NJ

4wd stopped working some time ago, servo/actuator seemed to be free, recently started making grinding noises in the front right, sounds like hub is somewhere between locked and unlocked. Sort of pops out when coming to a stop HVAC does not work, fan speed only interior courtesy stopped working

Filed Oct 20, 2013 · Body, Engine · MS · fire

While in bed at 2:00 am truck caught fire.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · OH · fire

1998 ford ranger, drive shaft broke on vehicle. *bf after the drive shaft broke, it went through the gas tank can caused the vehicle to catch on fire. Ohio traffic crash report #10-0294-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf updated 05/24/10 *bf the rear axle pinion froze, the drive shaft twisted and broke in two. Updated 05/28/10

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 125,628 miles · WV · crash

While backing my 98 ford ranger 4.0 supercab with tow package (which has the beefier brakes) the aluminum bracket that holds the bar that the brake and clutch hinge on, broke away from the truck. This left me heading in reverse with no brake or clutch. I was in shock, imagine the steering wheel coming off in your hands while driving; that's how I felt. I didn't think to hit the emergency brake, but I was already halfway into the garage and had very little time to react properly before I crashed into the back wall (cinderblock) punching a hole in the wall which killed the engine. This happened at the fire station where I work! The police did a report. He saw and reported the brakes were broke although he didn't look very closely. Many of my superiors at the job saw that the brakes had broke away and were now dangling, useless. The vehicle had to be towed to a ford dealership where the brake assembly was replaced. The dealership acknowledged on the bill the state of the brakes and clutch assembly. I requested the broken parts and they are now in my possession. I contacted ford customer service, they stated the obvious, that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. They also stated their were no recalls on my vehicle which was not true; I knew about the cruise control and has had the firestones replaced. I guess they meant on the brakes. I said yes, but certain things should never happen on a vehicle. This is a safety issue on a vehicle only eight years old you would not accept that the steering wheel may fall off. Just like you would not accept that the brake pedal assembly may brake away under your feet. Today I received a letter from ford saying they could not help me because the vehicle was not under warranty. I wonder if there has been other incidents like mine and they are in the form of "service bulletins" secret recalls that keep ford and other companies from having to fix many of their problems. *jb the consuner had to have 2 bad lug nuts replaced on the right front wheel. Updated 01/10/07.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Transmission · PA

While driving a loud knocking noise was heard from the rear. Consumer applied the brakes and vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. Then, took it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that rear driveshaft needed to be replaced. A recall was not issued on this vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Transmission · OH

While applying the brakes, a loud noise was heard coming from rear. Consumer drove the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front axles needed to be replaced due to a broken seal. Also, machine did not calibrate the front axles properly.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · VT

Front wheel drive intermittent even when 4x4 light is on and 4x4 switch is engaged. Most notable when below outside temperatures are 30 degrees fahrenheit and below. Multiple ford dealers have tried but cannot duplicate condition. This condition is increasing in frequency and has created some dangerous driving situations due to lack of traction when driver thought 4wd system was engaged.

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Transmission · OH · crash

Vehicle's drive shaft broke resulting in lost of control. *mr *sc

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Transmission · 44,045 miles · GA

Our 1998 ford ranger xlt with the 4.0l v-6 and the 5-speed automatic transmission experienced intermittent problems with shifting. On occasion the vehicle would hesitate when being shifted into park and would on occasion attempt to surge forward when the vehicle was stopped while in drive. The problems recently became worse after only 44k miles and began to impact the driving performance of the vehicle. The shifting of the automatic transmission while in drive would sometimes hesitate and had become unpredictable. The vehicle was taken to an aamco dealer and upon inspection of the transmission found that the center support had stripped and that the broken teeth were being circulated throughout the transmission. When the broken pieces came in contact with the other gears it would cause them to hang and create a pressure loss. The service repair technician stated that this failure was most likely due to the part being improperly cast during manufacturing. The failure of this part and the collateral damage caused by the circulation of the broken teeth in the transmission required a partial rebuild of the transmission. Transmission type: 5r55e production date: 02-98.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Transmission · AR

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. The gear shift fell out of the case.