1996 Ford Ranger - Ford Ranger Forum

nmdeere · 06-11-2009, 06:53 PM

I have a 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 4x4. The problem is when I take it out of 4x4 it makes a grinding noise. Do you think that it needs a new 4x4 switch? Thanks

nmdeere · 06-15-2009, 04:58 PM

Has this happened to anyone?

**Jon** · 06-15-2009, 07:29 PM

Welcome nmdeere...haven't had this happen to me, but maybe some of the other members.

Vinnie · 06-22-2009, 05:42 PM

hey i noticed when i test drove a 4x4 ranger it did the exact same thing... it did it twice i read the manual and it said i was going into the 4x4 the correct way.. stopping and putting the car in neutral then switching it over or whaever and it still didnt work... so i decided not to go with that truck.. you could try the switch thing but if you can just take it up to some people at a shucks or an autozone.. in my area they are glad to come and check things out for free adn usually save me a couple bucks when im looking to fix up my car!
sorry if this wasnt much help but i tried!

matcha · 08-21-2009, 04:50 AM

does it sound like a grinding noise in the gearbox?

nmdeere · 08-22-2009, 08:11 AM

It comes from the front end.

06-11-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
nmdeere Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	1996 Ford Ranger I have a 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 4x4. The problem is when I take it out of 4x4 it makes a grinding noise. Do you think that it needs a new 4x4 switch? Thanks

06-15-2009, 07:29 PM	#3
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 448	Welcome nmdeere...haven't had this happen to me, but maybe some of the other members. __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

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06-15-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
nmdeere Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Has this happened to anyone?

06-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
Vinnie 09 Ranger XL Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15	hey i noticed when i test drove a 4x4 ranger it did the exact same thing... it did it twice i read the manual and it said i was going into the 4x4 the correct way.. stopping and putting the car in neutral then switching it over or whaever and it still didnt work... so i decided not to go with that truck.. you could try the switch thing but if you can just take it up to some people at a shucks or an autozone.. in my area they are glad to come and check things out for free adn usually save me a couple bucks when im looking to fix up my car! sorry if this wasnt much help but i tried!

08-21-2009, 04:50 AM	#5
matcha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10	does it sound like a grinding noise in the gearbox?

08-22-2009, 08:11 AM	#6
nmdeere Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	It comes from the front end.