{"id":31674,"date":"2016-05-11T07:48:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T12:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=31674"},"modified":"2016-05-11T07:48:21","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T12:48:21","slug":"doesnt-want-to-shift-ford-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/05\/doesnt-want-to-shift-ford-ranger","title":{"rendered":"Doesn&#8217;t want to shift Ford Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33770\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2005-ford-ranger-4x4.jpg\" alt=\"2005 Ford Ranger 4x4\" width=\"597\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2005-ford-ranger-4x4.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2005-ford-ranger-4x4-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/>My 2005 ford ranger supercab 4&#215;4 doesn&#8217;t want to shift into second gear ,it shifts alright first ,third,fourth and OD.It is a manual <a href=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/transmission-troubleshooting.html\">transmission<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>RESPONSE<\/p>\n<p>If it shifts OK when the engine isn&#8217;t running then the most likely problem is the clutch system. Most common would be the hydraulic clutch slave\/master cylinder assembly. I recommend replacing the entire unit and using a factory ford assembly. They come pre-bled and saves time trying to bleed air from the system.<\/p>\n<p>If it doesn&#8217;t want to shift when the engine isn&#8217;t running, the synchronizer is worn\/damaged internal in the transmission.<\/p>\n<h4>Clutch<\/h4>\n<p>The primary function of the clutch system is to connect and disconnect engine power to the transmission upon driver command.<\/p>\n<p>The clutch control system disengages the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed and engages the clutch when the clutch pedal is released. When the clutch pedal is depressed, it pushes the clutch master cylinder plunger, which transmits hydraulic pressure to the clutch slave cylinder. The clutch slave cylinder engages and compresses the clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring, releasing the pressure on the clutch disc, which in turn disengages the transmission from the engine.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The clutch is a single-plate, dry friction clutch disc with a self-adjusting, diaphragm-style spring clutch pressure plate.<\/li>\n<li>The clutch operating mechanism consists of a clutch slave cylinder with an integral release bearing.<\/li>\n<li>A pilot bearing supports the end of the input shaft. The bearing does not require lubrication unless the clutch system is serviced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Manual Transmission and <span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The manual transmission has a tag to identify assemblies for repair purposes. For addi<span class=\"search_highlight\">tional<\/span> information, refer to Section 308-03 for the transmission tag information.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> is to connect and disconnect a manually operated transmission, and the remainder of the driveline system, from the engine. This allows starting and stopping the vehicle, shifting and changing speeds that correspond to the engine speed through gear reductions.<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> operating mechanism consists of:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Flywheel (6375)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> disc (7550)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> pressure plate (7563)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> release hub and bearing (7A508)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> master cylinder (7A543)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> slave cylinder (7A508)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"search_highlight\">Clutch<\/span> reservoir (7K500)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> master cylinder transmits fluid pressure to the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> slave cylinder, which in turn moves the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> release hub and bearing. Check this first if it doesn&#8217;t want to shift. The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> hydraulic system uses brake fluid and has a separate reservoir. The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> is a single plate, dry-friction disc with a diaphragm-style spring pressure plate. The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> disc has frictional material where it contacts the flywheel and the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate. the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate applies pressure to the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> disc, holding it tightly against the surface of the flywheel.<\/p>\n<p>In the engaged position, the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate diaphragm spring holds the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate against the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> disc, so that the engine torque is transmitted to the input shaft. When the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> is depressed, movement is transmitted through the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> hydraulic system, which actuates the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> release hub and bearing. The <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> release hub and bearing pushes on the spring center towards the flywheel. The diaphragm spring pivots at the fulcrum, relieving the load on the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate. Steel spring straps riveted in the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate cover pull the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> pressure plate from the <span class=\"search_highlight\">clutch<\/span> disc, disengaging the engine torque from the transmission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My 2005 ford ranger supercab 4&#215;4 doesn&#8217;t want to shift into second gear ,it shifts alright first ,third,fourth and OD.It is a manual transmission. RESPONSE If it shifts OK when the engine isn&#8217;t running then the most likely problem is the clutch system. Most common would be the hydraulic clutch slave\/master cylinder assembly. 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