OK, i just recently bought a 1997 explorer sport (4.0) 4wd and was warned it has some shifting issues sometimes (5spd) its not a real big deal because it doesnt do it all the time, but i figured i would try to figure out whats wrong. Anyways, sometimes when your driving it will shift fine (go into every gear fine) but other times its a complete b*tch to get to shift while moving. And sometimes when sitting still at a stop light in Nuetral and then going to put it into first to get moving i have to push extremely hard to get it in.. so i figured transmission was prolly about toast.. but i dont think its the tranny, because it NEVER grinds or pops out of gear.. just have to push hard to get it in...and when the car is shut off.. it will go into every gear without hesitation.

Im thinking the clutch isent engaging to its full extent when i press the pedal down, and its not letting it go into gear??

or maybe some of you have had this problem, or have some more ideas?

Thanks SCS!