Ford Ranger owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission floor shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the Ranger.
Automatic transmission linkage becomes loose due to no lockwashers in mounting plate on steering column under the dashboard. Linkage came loose causing loss of control of transmission gearing. Causes spontaneous gear shifting under various operating conditions and prevents proper gear setting. Failure could cause total loss of control of transmission. Lock washers were used in all products until recently. Computers were first to dispense with them. Now many engineers no longer specify them. Scary to think that maybe aviation has gone the same.
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Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected to the exhaust pipe ,burning through cable. The 1998 model was equipped with an added heat shield to prevent burning. Brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).
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Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected to the exhaust pipe ,burning through cable.