just bought a ford commander 6000

[shellman5801]

I just purchased a ford commander 6000, The rear tires are locked and will not turn unless you lift the front end and rotate the tractor?? then they rotate freely. I did read about the tractors having lots of transmission issues. Can someone lead me in the right direction in troubleshooting this? Clutch? Shift cable stuck in park? help ??

 

[Ultradog MN]

On all Fords with the SOS transmission the rear tires will not turn unless the engine is running.
So Ford put a traction disconnect on them which you must move in order to get it to roll.
I am not familiar enough with the 6000s to tell you which side of the rear center housing yours in on but there will be a little lever on the side - in front of the axle somewhere that you have to turn the lever about 1/5 of a turn. Some have a bolt that you unscrew first, some you can just move. You may have to rock the tires back and forth a bit to get it to move. Don't force it. Then you can tow or move the tractor as needed.

 

[shellman5801]

Thanks a million Ultradog, Now once I figure out the gear selector, I will try and fire the beast up The indicator label is worn pretty bad, I can read the 10 forwards but the other are a challaenge. The hour meter reads 3200 so she may have a few more years left in her. Thanks again Jim