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| Posted: Sat Feb 22nd, 2020 08:25 pm |
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wh23g3g Joined: Sun Mar 11th, 2018
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Well I wasn't sure this was an engine, transmission, brake, or rear differential problem so I posted here. I've got a 98 Ranger 2.5 Automatic with 397,000 miles on the total vehicle. Occassionally but not every time when I'm coming to a stop from normal driving speed you can feel like a buck or kick slightly. It doesn't do it every stop. One time it did it last week and the brake and ABS light came on. However, when I started the engine for the next time the lights were off and hasn't come back on. I did a scan with my Forscan program and there was a GEM code for the speed sensor. This has rear abs only so I replaced it just because it was cheap. When I finally got the old one out it was in pieces. I got the new one in and it still is doing the same bucking/kicking when stopping from normal speed. The transmission shifts perfectly, never had any issue with the transmission. It's probably got 160,000 miles on it. The engine probably is still around 200,000 miles. The rear end housing has 397,000 miles. Every bearing in the rear differential has been changed about a year ago by a shop. However, the pinion seal leaks pretty bad. I've got to add fluid every 2-3 times I drive it. Luckily this isn't my primary driving vehicle. I even had the flange changed to a brand new one but it still leaks. I think the housing is probably worn. Not sure the bucking/kicking is in the brakes. Rear brakes were fine when I had the fronts overhauled last summer. Could it be ring and pinion? The axle guy said the teeth looked really good last year when he did the bearings. I was having them done because it was making a little noise but I think it's still making the noise. Any idea where I could start checking?
____________________ 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5 4R44E Automatic 4.10 non-limited slip, 1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3 M5 Manual, 3.45 non-limited slip |
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