98 ford ranger manual transmission problems

Hello.I have a 98 ford ranger with v6 engine, manual transmission. My problem is that when the truck is rolling the rpm's stick at while. I'm coasting or shifting. If the truck is sitting still, everything is fine, but if the truck is rolling at any time the rpm is stuck at I unplugged the rear differential speed sensor and everything seemed fine so thinking that the sensor was the problem, I bought a new one, .  · The problem might be that the clutch master cylinder is leaking internally and not developing enough hydraulic pressure to operate the slave cylinder. Usually when this happens, you can shift thru the gears without the engine running.  · I own a Ford Ranger and have problem with the transmission. It is a 5-speed manual. The problem was a oil leak at the drain plug. Was driving truck on 1/2 full of oil, in tran. Had problem shifti read moreEstimated Reading Time: 4 mins.

Re: Manual Transmission problems I have a similar problem in my 93 ford ranger, was driving to work, it cut out at 60 mph, i went to slow down and shift into 4th as i was doing a little under 50 mph at this point, as soon as i pushed in the clutch the rear wheels locked up, not sure if the clutch caused it or it was coincidental. Ford Ranger transmission problems with 32 complaints from Ranger owners. The worst complaints are o/d light flashing with harsh shifting, transmission failure, and whines in reverse. Manual transmissions were pretty popular on Ford Rangers, which were discontinued in While the Ranger was a well-built truck, there are a few issues Ford Ranger owners note with their clutch system. Since we sell quite a few clutch kits for the Ford Ranger, we've decided to offer a quick troubleshooting guide for Ranger clutch problems.

The engine may have a higher that normal idle at times. After cold start with an automatic transmission and when the clutch is depressed with a manual. A clutch pedal that won't return is either sticking (due to friction) has a broken or weak return spring or is throwing out beyond the point it should (like an. The Ford Ranger is a well built truck that was often sold with a manual transmission. If you're a Ranger owner who is encountering clutch issues.