Manual Transmission problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2011

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that one minute after starting, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000 and the current mileage was 181,760.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2002

No summary. Dt.

3 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2000

My '97 Ford Ranger standard transmission exhibits high idle conditions while shifting between gears. My dealer was never able to fix the problem since I bought the vehicle new. My vehicle is no longer under bumper to bumper and emissions warranty but I have saved receipts of their attempts to fix the problem during time vehicle was warranted back in 1997. I recently discovered that the Ford motor company has found the exact same high idle problem with their 1998 to 2000 model Rangers and they issued a technical service bulletin tsb00-3-5. When I called my dealer to inquire and ask them to include my '97 Ranger in the bulletin, they were evasive and wouldn't help. I would like to know what my options are. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you. P. S. For your info, the technical service bulletin can be found at ( case sensitive, please type exactly) v8sho. Com/sho/tsb00-3-5. Html .

4 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1997

While the key is out of the ignition, the defective manual transmission malfunctioned, the vehicle rolled away which almost caused an accident.

5 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

When trying to pass other cars or when going into passing gear transmission goes into netural, you have to take foot of gas padel and step on gas pedal and the truck goes back into gear. Transmission has been replaced and dealer will not make any more repairs.

6 Manual Transmission problem

When the vehicle is parked in 1st gear and on an incline the truck jumps into nuetral and rolls.




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