CAN'T GET CAR IN GEAR

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My clutch is going straight to the floor and car wont go into gear

But check in see if it's just the ball joints first that's a easy fix compared to replacing the whole clutch I have a 1999 Ford escort manual and just had this problem I know all I need to know about this car make and model trust me it's your clutch nothing else You are soon to run into belt problems too keep an eye on that

Mar 29, 2014 • 1999 Ford Escort

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Kia Rio 2005 manual, the gear will get stuck and car shakes and stalls on its own when I come to a stop, foot on clutch and brake, in reverse and first gear.

what would happen if you put it in first gear,put your foot on the clutch then try to start the car....of course pick a place where safe!!!...if it rolls forward while cranking ,the clutch plate is touching the flywheel (in other words the clutch all the way down while in gear while cranking,should NOT touch the flywheel(transmission part that makes the car move) so if it moves then it shows the transmission reacts to the clutch touching the other jiggamathig. Possibly clutch system needs bleeding (air in the hydraulic system). I'm sure your car has this thing called a "clutch slave cylinder". Now,this is one thing I would check first.

Dec 21, 2013 • 2005 Kia Rio

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Have 2001 ford escort zx2 When u try to put it in gear its hard to and the clutch stays down to the ground Have to pick up clutch wit foot and than car stalls How do u ck transmission fluid-standard

Hi, the problem is air in the hydraulic clutch. Check the brake fluid reservoir--it's just in front of the driver under the hood. If low, top it up and check for leaks. Usually, the problem is a leaky slave cylinder at the transmission. If you find this to be the case and would like to replace it yourself, please get back to me for instructions. Below is a picture of the slave cylinder.

Aug 23, 2011 • Ford Escort Cars & Trucks

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New clutch was put in a 1985 ford escort lx 6 month ago now after 6 month clutch seems to be slipping , but theres no burning smell ,and stick shift wont go in gear 1&2 gear also grinds when down...

I would definately suspect that, and also the master cylinder associated with it.

Mar 09, 2010 • 1985 Ford Escort 1985 4 Door

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Break goes down lower then normal but the breaks stop the car , my break light came on last week but i added break fluid and then my break light went off then it was ok but i could not start my car becouse...

I it is usually the brake shoe adjusters at the rear.

Auto adjust type:
To adjust them you can hold your foot hard down on the brake pedal and wrech up the park brake lever a few times

Manual adjust
Drums off and wind the adjuster cog to increase the diametre of the shoes, don't get carried away thow or the drum wont go back on

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Dec 24, 2009 • 1998 Ford Escort

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I have and ford escort 1998 i have no idea whats wrong with it at first when you drived the car,you stop at a stop sign and when you go it works fine but it wont shift into gear. it just keeps running.i...

Had same issue today: as soon as I'd hit a stop sign or just stop it would go like it was on Neutral even though it was in Drive... I though it was the whole transsmition and was resigned to change it completely ($$$) but I took it to an honest mechanic and told me that the 1997 escorts need to be checked on with the hand brake and on Drive (make sure the brake is all the way up) it was missing like almost 1.5 ltrs of Trans. fluid =/ told me to add 1 ltr and to see if it'd stop... it did =D spent not 10 dlrs fixing it... ohh but my transmission fluid was pink going a lil brown sorry to say, you should have it changed along with the filter

Nov 07, 2009 • 1998 Ford Escort

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Driving down highway, went to downshift as i was slowing down coming to a stop and bolt busted from clutch master cylinder causing pedal to hit floor,after fixing problem car wont go into gear

bleed your clutch master cylinder as you would brakes

Sep 06, 2009 • 1998 Ford Escort

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Manual transmission will not shift into any gear, even when the clutch is completely depressed. It's a hard shift to begin with and now when i have to come to a stop and say move it out of 4th gear and try...

The problem sounds like the clutch. If you put it in 1st., then start it up, does it try to move with you foot on the clutch? Does the clutch pedal feel different than normal.

Jun 24, 2009 • 1998 Ford Escort

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1998 ESCORT ENGINE

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Possible faulty Idle valve.

Also check for air leak/vac hose adrift or split

Good Luck

John

Jan 20, 2009 • 1998 Ford Escort

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Engine stops while stopping when clutch depressed and slows down.

sound like something killing your engine when was the last time that you change your fuel filter might be causing it..

Jan 08, 2009 • 1999 Ford Escort

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Sounds like the clutch is on its way out or needs adjustment. If you've noticed a burning smell when shifting just prior to your problem, this is a good indication of a failing clutch. If no burning is present, it may be that the clutch pedal needs adjustment.

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Likely the clutch master cylinder is internally bypassing and allowing the clutch to release while you have your foot down and haven't done that yet. Change the master and bleed the system and you should be fine,

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How did I know I was right???
Glad it"s fixed!!!!

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U need a new clutch

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I had the same prob with my escort. i was told the clutch was bad. not the prob it was the slave clutch. hope this helps

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Hi, The clutch has broken up hope this helps you.
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New clutch was put in a 1985 ford escort lx 6 month ago now after 6 month clutch seems to be slipping , but theres no burning smell ,and stick shift wont go in gear 1&2 gear also grinds when down...

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I have and ford escort 1998 i have no idea whats wrong with it at first when you drived the car,you stop at a stop sign and when you go it works fine but it wont shift into gear. it just keeps running.i...

Driving down highway, went to downshift as i was slowing down coming to a stop and bolt busted from clutch master cylinder causing pedal to hit floor,after fixing problem car wont go into gear

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Kia Rio 2005 manual, the gear will get stuck and car shakes and stalls on its own when I come to a stop, foot on clutch and brake, in reverse and first gear.

Have 2001 ford escort zx2 When u try to put it in gear its hard to and the clutch stays down to the ground Have to pick up clutch wit foot and than car stalls How do u ck transmission fluid-standard

New clutch was put in a 1985 ford escort lx 6 month ago now after 6 month clutch seems to be slipping , but theres no burning smell ,and stick shift wont go in gear 1&2 gear also grinds when down...

Break goes down lower then normal but the breaks stop the car , my break light came on last week but i added break fluid and then my break light went off then it was ok but i could not start my car becouse...

I have and ford escort 1998 i have no idea whats wrong with it at first when you drived the car,you stop at a stop sign and when you go it works fine but it wont shift into gear. it just keeps running.i...

Driving down highway, went to downshift as i was slowing down coming to a stop and bolt busted from clutch master cylinder causing pedal to hit floor,after fixing problem car wont go into gear

Manual transmission will not shift into any gear, even when the clutch is completely depressed. It's a hard shift to begin with and now when i have to come to a stop and say move it out of 4th gear and try...

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