Anybody experience this problem or have related information on the tsb? Thanks!

TSB data for: 2000 FORD RANGER
Bulletin Number: 7366
Sequence Number: 610793
Date: 19991101
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Make: FORD
Model: RANGER
Year: 2000
Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP).

 

i seem to remember (if I am remembering correctly) someone having that problem on this forum and it turned out to be the pilot bearing/bushing.

 

My 2002 does this also, i think it's the throwout bearing. Everything still works fine, so i'll just replace it when the clutch goes out.

 

Do you have the Ford TSB number, I recall the toplc but couldn't locate the TSB.

 

Well 00-3-6 is the alldata.com number for a manual transmission "grinding" noise but im not sure if thats the same problem. The noise I am experiencing is much more like the metallic rattling sound described in the first post. I guess if you dont mind, let me know what the 00-3-6 tsb is. Maybe its describing the same thing...

 

Article No.
00-3-6 NOISE - "BUZZING" AND/OR "GRINDING" DURING 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1999
TRANSMISSION - M5OD - "BUZZING" AND/OR "GRINDING" NOISE DURING 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1999

Publication Date: JANUARY 31, 2000

FORD: 1998-2000 EXPLORER, RANGER


ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "buzzing" and/or "grinding" noise or a "notchy" feeling during the 2-3 upshift. This may be caused by the 3-4 synchronizer.

ACTION:
Replace the 3-4 synchronizer assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
First, verify that vehicle exhibits a buzzing/grinding/notchy feeling/sensation during 2-3 upshift and determine if your transmission serial number is greater than the serial number listed below. If the vehicle does NOT exhibit a buzzing/grinding/notchy feeling/sensation and is greater than the serial number listed on the chart below, proceed with other appropriate diagnostics for repair. Reference the appropriate Workshop Manual for assistance.

NOTE: ALL TRANSMISSIONS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS GREATER THAN THE ONES LISTED BELOW ARE NOT AFFECTED. USE THE CHART BELOW AND THE SAMPLE TAG INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING IF THIS FIX IS APPLICABLE. THE TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE TAG ATTACHED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION.



TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
Application Transmission Tag Transmission Serial Number
2.5L I-4 4X2 F87A - AB less than D629756
3.0L V-6 4X2 F87A - CA less than D628220
3.0L V-6 4X4 F87A - DA less than D624514
4.0L V-6 4X2 F87A - EA less than D639401
4.0L V-6 4X4 F87A - FA less than D627480


Drain all fluid from the transmission and remove the transmission following the procedure outlined in the appropriate Workshop Manual.
Disassemble the transmission following the procedure outlined in the appropriate Workshop Manual.
Inspect the brass blocking rings for any damage. If they are not damaged, reuse on reassembly.
Replace the synchronizer. Additionally, replace brass blocking rings if necessary.
Reassemble the transmission following the procedure outlined in the appropriate Workshop Manual.
Reinstall the transmission and fill with new fluid. Test drive to verify repair.
NOTE: AFTER THE REPAIR, THE TRANSMISSION MAY FEEL STIFF, ESPECIALLY IF THE BRASS BLOCKING RINGS WERE REPLACED. THIS WILL GO AWAY AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL KILOMETERS/MILES, AS THE NEW BLOCKING RINGS NEED TIME TO RESEAT AGAINST THE GEAR CONE.

 

A shoot and a miss...Thanks though. I will keep an eye out for this other tsb.