afdude88
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Vehicle Year
- 2004
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L SOHC
- Transmission
- Manual
2004 Ranger 4.0L FX4 (5-speed)
So I wasnt exactly sure where to post this thread so I'll just post it here. Lol
In the morning after I first start my truck and let it idle for at least a few minutes, I put 'er in gear and it seems like my parking brake is set. It isnt. I give 'er some more gas, at least 1/3 throttle, a loud pop, and my truck is free. It only does this when I first move 'er in the morning.
At first I thought that it may be my parking brake sticking in the cold. (10-20)degrees most mornings right now). So what I did was park my truck the night before while leaving the P-Brake OFF. Same issue.
I am really hoping that I dont have water contamination in my rear diff, that MAY explain the sticky drivetrain in the mornings. But about 11 months ago new bearings were installed in the rear diff and the fluid was changed to some HQ Synthetic from ford. (they did the work)\
Im hoping this is something simple or something I dont really have to worry about. This is my Daily Driver and I dont want anything to happen to 'er. Though if something is wrong I wouldnt mind taking 'er to the shop. I still got some warrenty mile left. 56,400ish Miles today. Gotta love that extended warrenty!!!
Any Help is Much Appreciated!!!!!
Maintenance Done To Truck
34,000 Mi - Front Left Wheel Bearing Went Out After Some Desert Fun West Of Salt Lake
43,000 Mi - Inner Tie Rod Ends Replaced, Rear Main Seal Replaced, Crankshaft Seal Replaced, Oil Pan Seal Replaced, New Bearings In Rear Axle
55,600 Mi - Idler Pulley Replaced, Starter Replaced (Defective Part!!!)
Oh and FYI - Her Name is Maria
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So I wasnt exactly sure where to post this thread so I'll just post it here. Lol
In the morning after I first start my truck and let it idle for at least a few minutes, I put 'er in gear and it seems like my parking brake is set. It isnt. I give 'er some more gas, at least 1/3 throttle, a loud pop, and my truck is free. It only does this when I first move 'er in the morning.
At first I thought that it may be my parking brake sticking in the cold. (10-20)degrees most mornings right now). So what I did was park my truck the night before while leaving the P-Brake OFF. Same issue.
I am really hoping that I dont have water contamination in my rear diff, that MAY explain the sticky drivetrain in the mornings. But about 11 months ago new bearings were installed in the rear diff and the fluid was changed to some HQ Synthetic from ford. (they did the work)\
Im hoping this is something simple or something I dont really have to worry about. This is my Daily Driver and I dont want anything to happen to 'er. Though if something is wrong I wouldnt mind taking 'er to the shop. I still got some warrenty mile left. 56,400ish Miles today. Gotta love that extended warrenty!!!
Any Help is Much Appreciated!!!!!
Maintenance Done To Truck
34,000 Mi - Front Left Wheel Bearing Went Out After Some Desert Fun West Of Salt Lake
43,000 Mi - Inner Tie Rod Ends Replaced, Rear Main Seal Replaced, Crankshaft Seal Replaced, Oil Pan Seal Replaced, New Bearings In Rear Axle
55,600 Mi - Idler Pulley Replaced, Starter Replaced (Defective Part!!!)
Oh and FYI - Her Name is Maria