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Anonymous Posted on Jun 08, 2014

Shifter hard to move thru gears cables are good and free when disconnected hear squeak when shifting

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First i would contact ford dealershift to see if any recalls with this problem...The transmission on the 2002 Ford Focus has been having problems shifting gears,The linkage inside the transmission suffers from premature wear, causing difficulty in switching or shifting gears. The transmission bands that wrap around each gear to hold the gears in place are becoming loose, causing the gears to shift harshly. Both problems have been the biggest culprit when the Ford Focus transmission experiences problems shifting gears. The only correction for this shifting problems is to have the transmission replaced or rebuilt.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2009

SOURCE: 1993 ford f-150 shifter busted

there are several possible ways this can happen, 1 on the transmission there is a cable that comes from the column, check to see that it is attached to the shift selector . This is located under your brake foot under the truck.
Another, on the column, towards the back of it under the dash, this same cable has a plastic cup that snaps on to a metal ball , it might have broke or just popped off.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: overdrive off light on shifter flashing.not down

the flahing light is a trouble code sent by the transmission.you must count the amount of times it flashes and email me ill let you know what its telling you.keep in mind one of the flashes is gonna last longer then the rest.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: My 98 Escort ZX2 manual transmisson seems to shift gear hard!

Clutch may be smooth but this is a sign of the clutch needing replaced. Some of these models have a linkage adjustment under the hood. Others are hydrallic and need fluid. Look under the hood where the steering is and see which you have and address accordingly. Good luck. Check on costs of clutch replacement.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 17, 2009

SOURCE: shifter won't shift gears

This happen to my aunts GMC yukon at I hop and the solution was a cable under the truck was disconnected and just needed to be reconnected.

mcvann4

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  • Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: none of the gears will engage

it sounds like something broke inside the transmission

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