Ford ranger specialist needed

[GLynch]

I have a 2008 ranger wildtrack 3.0

 

It's started making kind of a whoosh under engine breaking as in going from 3rd to 2nd gear 

 

Also when reversing up a slope it's makes a horrible squeaking kind of noise 

 

Looking for someone that specialises in rangers preferably in the bromsgrove be area or surrounding areas 

 

The truck has only just done 80,000 miles and seems to be in good overall condition so would like to have it running properly 

 

It all drives fine at the minute but would rather get it sorted before it gets worse 

 

Thanks 

 

 

 

 

[Baldbloke]

A guess that the squeak in reverse up a slope could be a prop shaft universal joint on the way out. The more extreme angle of approach through reversing uphill will exacerbate the bend of the UJ, hence it letting you know through the noises it’s making.

[doobin]

I had similar on my ranger, it was so long ago but I’m 99% sure that changing the uj sorted it. Get underneath and give it a wobble to check for play. 

Edited June 22, 2021 by doobin

[GLynch]

I wouldn't know what to look for tbh in m no good with vehicles 

Thanks for the info though

[Paddy1000111]

On 23/06/2021 at 09:18, GLynch said:

I wouldn't know what to look for tbh in m no good with vehicles 

Thanks for the info though

With it parked up and the handbrake on, engine off and out of gear grab each side of the flexible joints (universal joints-UJ's) on the driveshaft and try to rotate each side in opposite directions back and forth. If it's got play in it or its clunking then get it checked by a garage. 

[GLynch]

Ok thank you

[Stubby]

On 21/06/2021 at 08:03, GLynch said:

I have a 2008 ranger wildtrack 3.0

 

It's started making kind of a whoosh under engine breaking as in going from 3rd to 2nd gear 

 

Also when reversing up a slope it's makes a horrible squeaking kind of noise 

 

Looking for someone that specialises in rangers preferably in the bromsgrove be area or surrounding areas 

 

The truck has only just done 80,000 miles and seems to be in good overall condition so would like to have it running properly 

 

It all drives fine at the minute but would rather get it sorted before it gets worse 

 

Thanks 

 

 

 

 

The " woosh " noise could be a tubo hose leaking ?

[Dan Maynard]

I wondered about intercooler leak, not that I know about Rangers but had that on one of my cars.

[Moose McAlpine]

Take a video. Sounds to me like it could be the viscous fan. Turbo boost leaks are usually more like hissing.