broke down need help

[jeremy33]

i was leaving word today. pulled out and my explorer jerked like it popped out of gear so i go to put it back in gear and drive on down the road but i hit the gas and it makes a loud grinding noise. so i pull over and go to take off again it pulls up a little and quits pulling and starts making that loud grinding noise again. if anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated.


my explorer is 5 speed manual, 4 wheel drive, and 4.0


thank you

 

[Htown451]

did you check your clutch, could be burnt out

 

[IZwack]

Try moving in a straight line (dont turn) in 4HI (or it might be labelled "4WD"). If the vehicle moves in 4HI, then the rear differential/axle is dead. If it doesnt move in 4HI, then the problem is either in the transfer case or the transmission (I'm guessing the transfer case).

 

[jeremy33]

rear axle is fine sounds like the noise is from transmission\transfer case area. it will pull up a little when you go to take off then it just quits moving and make that horrible grinding noise