Transmission Issue in Grand Rapids, MI - Help!

[iceman390]

I was driving and shifted into 2nd gear when the shifter went limp. Moves freely up/down and is jammed left/right--the car is stuck in 2nd gear. Had the car towed to the ford dealer where they found the cable end link had broken off in addition to another part (I don't know what is it, unfortunately) which they need to take apart and hopefully fix. I had a cable link, so that was taken care of.

Just had them call me back today and they're unable to get the other part apart because they can't get the car out of 2nd gear. They want to pull the entire transmission off in order to get at the broken part, which has been quoted at $1100 for labor alone.

Wondering if anyone has experienced this before and has any input.

Also, I'm wondering if it would just be worth it to replace the entire transmission with a used one if they need to pull the whole thing off anyway. Bit of a long shot, but if anyone has a used transmission close by and a trusted mechanic in the Grand Rapids area, or would be willing to do it themselves for pay, please let me know as well.

I should be able to drive the car a few miles if necessary, just keeping it in 2nd the whole way.

[todras]

I can do anything you need. Call me. 616-304-42eight three

Might be having 2 issues. A sheared bolt in the tower. Hopefully get out the head with a magnet. We can try to pull the tower and see what we can.

Is it at Keller or Fox?

[svttour]

I have 2 shift towers in exellent shape if it is a sheared tower bolt.

[todras]

Good to know! I tossed all of mine.

[iceman390]

The car is currently at Fox. Do you have any way of transporting it, or would I have to drive it/have it towed again?

[todras]

I can get it towed for free if need be. My place is on the NW side. But I'll ask bouma if I can take a look at at his place. He is up the Beltline where Plainfield meets.

[iceman390]

Alright. I've tried calling you a few times with no answer. Call me when you get a minute: 2489437975

Thanks

[svttour]

Todd text me if you need that tower.

[todras]

I guess he wants to find out more info from the stealership. I offered.