I have a 1999 Ford Ranger (manual transmission) and I am having some issues. As best as I can, here is what is happening...When, and only when, the truck sits parked for more than say 4 days, I get in it to drive it, put in in either first or reverse gear and it seems that the brakes (maybe the differential??) will not release. When it is in neutral and I try to rock the car forward or backward to possible unlock whatever is locked, it does not come loose. Only when I place it in gear, give some gas and release the clutch slowly to apply drive to the tires, the vehicle squats in the appriopriate direction and with more gas, I hear a big thud and it finally releases. After it releases, it drives perfectly fine, long/short trips, the clutch is right on point. I hate having to give it that much gas to release whatever is locking after several days of inactivity as I am afraid that I might break/snap something vital in the transmission/differential/braking system. If there is anyone that might be able to help me with troubleshooting this problem or has had a similiar experience, I would appreciate any inputs before I put more money into the truck than i need too. Thanks in advance.
Josh