[RichieB9280]

I dont know who to quote so I wont.I have never had a problem with the 6 speed manual transmission thus far and I have IMO put it through better testing than the guys that engineered it.I have ladder shifted from 1st to 2nd to 4rth and to 6th and back down the line.No problems with reverse as you have to push down on the stick.Whilst it is no where as tight and snap shifting as my Miata that shift pattern/synchros etc are better than any manual transmission in all the trucks I have owned in my life and they include a 1981 Toyota 4X4/1985 Toyota turbo diesel 4X4/1995 Ford Ranger extra cab with a 5 on the floor and an inline four as well as a pair of base model Ford Rangers with a 5 speed with a four cylinder engine and they were both brand new and a 2002/2007.I stopped buying Ford when the AXED the Ranger.

Straight out and honest I LOVE this truck......I have been working as a courier for 20 years and I have chewed through a list of vehicles too long to list.I know the engine/transmission in this truck will drive a million miles properly maintained and I am more than happy to replace the stuff that wears out such as the suspension components etc.

I have this truck blinged and perfect for work only things I want to get done to it is a remote starter and to get the canopy painted to match.

I'm supposed to need to push down on my shifter to get it to slip into the reverse area, but it slips in regardless as I shift past reverse without pushing down intermittently, or not every time.

I shift all over the place too, pull her in neutral the put it in whatever gear I want when driving easy, or rev match and put it in a lower gear for power when I'm on the throttle. The slip occurs too much, I might have to take the shifter apart and have a look at the mechanism.

Just a thought, 42,000 KM is about 26,000 MI, I'll have that many miles on my Frontier by January. What year is your Frontier 'The Courier'?

 

[The Courier]

I'm supposed to need to push down on my shifter to get it to slip into the reverse area, but it slips in regardless as I shift past reverse without pushing down intermittently, or not every time.

I shift all over the place too, pull her in neutral the put it in whatever gear I want when driving easy, or rev match and put it in a lower gear for power when I'm on the throttle. The slip occurs too much, I might have to take the shifter apart and have a look at the mechanism.

Just a thought, 42,000 KM is about 26,000 MI, I'll have that many miles on my Frontier by January. What year is your Frontier 'The Courier'?

Mine is a 2017 Pro-4X King Cab.

 

[RichieB9280]

Mine is a 2017 Pro-4X King Cab.

I'm driving a 2017 Pro 4-X Crew Cab... there goes my idea about a different part.

Thanks for the info 'The Courier'

 

[boldBryan]

I just had the same thing happen to me on my 2018 KC Pro-4x 6M. My truck only has 500 KM on it, and I was on my way to the dealer to have it checked out, and it fixed itself. If I get bored this week I'm going to pull apart the console to see how the reverse lock works and maybe come up with a solution.

Just pulled the centre console apart, looks like the mechanism is underneath, or in the tranny.

 

[smj999smj]

It's inside the transmission.

 

[boldBryan]

It's inside the transmission.

It can't be seen by removing that silver metal ring holding the bottom of the rubber boot?

 

[smj999smj]

Nope. You'll see the shift control housing cover and the top of the rear case, but the parts you're talking about is inside the transmission and will require removing and disassembly to see them.

 

[RichieB9280]

Nope. You'll see the shift control housing cover and the top of the rear case, but the parts you're talking about is inside the transmission and will require removing and disassembly to see them.

Thanks for saving me the time. I'm not yanking the transmission for that!

Just pulled the centre console apart, looks like the mechanism is underneath, or in the tranny.

Thanks to you too!

 

[boldBryan]

Thanks for saving me the time. I'm not yanking the transmission for that!



Thanks to you too!

Since mine has only done it that one day I didn't want to get too involved, but after referencing the service manual it looks like there is a "guide plate" not buried too deep and accessible from the topside. In the re-assembly instructions it seems to show that this is what is responsible for the reverse lock. Anyone think I'm reading this wrong?

 

[RichieB9280]

Since mine has only done it that one day I didn't want to get too involved, but after referencing the service manual it looks like there is a "guide plate" not buried too deep and accessible from the topside. In the re-assembly instructions it seems to show that this is what is responsible for the reverse lock. Anyone think I'm reading this wrong?

Maybe, I'm a hands on guy, I have to see it apart to understand it, the book just helps guide you.

You guys sure are making me want to take my truck apart again.

I bet the dip **** salesman that picked her up and delivered her to me shoved it into reverse without pushing down.

 

[boldBryan]

Mine did it again yesterday for one drive, it seems to correct itself after sitting for a few hours between drives. I'm starting to wonder if it could somehow be the neutral\not neutral sensor...

 

[shift_RUSH]

Strange situation. Hope you get this resolved soon.
In nearly 36k miles, have yet to have anything similar happen here.

 

[boldBryan]

Next time it happens I'm going to see if this is accessible from underneath and test it.

 

[243002]

Vibration in steering wheel

I have a 2017 Pro4x crew cab 6 speed with under 5000 miles on the odo. We had a lot of snow last week here in Ohio and I used my 4WD for the first time on my commute from work. I was on the highway doing 55-60 mph and the 4WD engaged with no problem, but when I disengaged it the truck started vibrating pretty bad. I thought maybe it didn't fully disengage, so I re-engaged the 4WD and left in on for a couple miles and then disengaged it again. It seemed to be fine after that, but I'm still concerned. It wasn't a really violent shake, but definitely enough to feel it thru the steering wheel and the shift knob. It was way more shake than usual. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

 

[fastfed]

Weird, when I picked up my brand new 2017 4x4 SV the 4wd light was on and it didn't show the little 4x4 car icon in the dash, it was just blank. I drove around trying to engage and disengage for a little before I went home with it, still no go. The sales guy was going to have a mechanic look at it but it was Sunday and I really wanted to take it home. I simply turned off the truck and back on again and boom, has worked since with no issues.

Was this your first time trying it? or just on your commute? I wouldn't worry at all, unless it happens again, then I'd worry. I bet it'll never happen again. That said I would keep using it regardless if you need it or not, at least for a few more days, even on dry pavement, as long as youre going straight and under 65mph I'd engage and disengage a few times during your commute.

 

[243002]

Weird, when I picked up my brand new 2017 4x4 SV the 4wd light was on and it didn't show the little 4x4 car icon in the dash, it was just blank. I drove around trying to engage and disengage for a little before I went home with it, still no go. The sales guy was going to have a mechanic look at it but it was Sunday and I really wanted to take it home. I simply turned off the truck and back on again and boom, has worked since with no issues.

Was this your first time trying it? or just on your commute? I wouldn't worry at all, unless it happens again, then I'd worry. I bet it'll never happen again. That said I would keep using it regardless if you need it or not, at least for a few more days, even on dry pavement, as long as youre going straight and under 65mph I'd engage and disengage a few times during your commute.

I had tested the 4WD in the rain once before that and it worked fine, but this was the first time I had it engaged for a while (about 30 miles). I haven't needed 4WD since, but I'll definitely use it when I need it. If there is a problem, I want to get it taken care of under warranty. I drive 25,000 miles a year, so my drive-train warranty will only last 2 years.

 

[RichieB9280]

I have a 2017 Pro4x crew cab 6 speed with under 5000 miles on the odo. We had a lot of snow last week here in Ohio and I used my 4WD for the first time on my commute from work. I was on the highway doing 55-60 mph and the 4WD engaged with no problem, but when I disengaged it the truck started vibrating pretty bad. I thought maybe it didn't fully disengage, so I re-engaged the 4WD and left in on for a couple miles and then disengaged it again. It seemed to be fine after that, but I'm still concerned. It wasn't a really violent shake, but definitely enough to feel it thru the steering wheel and the shift knob. It was way more shake than usual. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

I haven't read the manual, but I wouldn't shove it into 4WD or take it out of 4WD above a couple of miles per hour, maybe disengage under 30, but engage I would keep it stopped or rolling under 20 and when you're doing it I'd make sure you're not on the throttle hard, or decelerating, you want as little load as possible on the gear/splined shaft whatever is used to engage the front axle. You're engaging a gear, if there is a load on the gear it could get stuck, that's probably what happened.

I'm assuming you felt that vibration at a decent speed? Like above 40 MPH.

 

[243002]

I haven't read the manual, but I wouldn't shove it into 4WD or take it out of 4WD above a couple of miles per hour, maybe disengage under 30, but engage I would keep it stopped or rolling under 20 and when you're doing it I'd make sure you're not on the throttle hard, or decelerating, you want as little load as possible on the gear/splined shaft whatever is used to engage the front axle. You're engaging a gear, if there is a load on the gear it could get stuck, that's probably what happened.

I'm assuming you felt that vibration at a decent speed? Like above 40 MPH.

I was on the highway doing about 55. The manual says 4WD can be engaged/disengaged on the fly up to 60 MPH, so there should be no problem at all concerning the speed. Yes, it's wise to only switch it while coasting.

 

[jackrussell]

One problem I have noticed with my 2003 4cyl is that it seems to want to run forever, just couldn't bring myself to get rid of it.

 

[RichieB9280]

Speaking of common problems, anyone have head gasket issues with their VQ40???

I checked my oil this morning, noticed the start of a milk shake under the cap.

I'll bang out a compression and cylinder leakage test then take her to the dealer, 2017, only 27,000 miles!!!

I also have a sticking hood latch. I lube it as it should be during services along with my hinges, but again she's pretty new.