5th gear vibrates and make noise

jpciron · 04-20-2008, 05:02 PM

Hello all
I have an idea what is causing this but I was looking for some other possibilities. I have a '94 Ranger 2.3 ex cab after replacing all the plugs and plug wires, fuel and air filter , I am still waiting for someone to help me find that damn PCV valve. The truck has more power then ever, but I have a problem with 5th gear. On the freeway all the gears sound and function normal but 5th gear makes noise and vibrates. I can down shift to fourth and it goes away... What do you think is the problem ... oh yea its dropped .....
5" in the front and 8" in the rear. Regardless where i set the air bags the same noise is heard in 5th. Regards...JPC

Mike J. · 04-27-2008, 09:07 PM

Probably a broken tooth in the 5th (Over Drive) gears. If you lug the truck in 5th, it can damage the gears. Looks like a trip to a tranny shop is in order, replace the tranny, or don't use 5th.

You should only use 5th at 45+ MPH, flat terrain, and NOT towing or hauling a heavy load.