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Hey guys:
Shifter won\'t engage gears
I posted this topic in the problems section. What I first thought was a minor shifter problem may now be a tranny bust . The shifter slides up and down with no resistance and it feels like its not grabbing any gear. I pulled the shifter apart to see if there was a problem but I couldn't see anything wrong. Anyone know a tranny shop around otherwise I might think about sending it out to Terry Haines.

Check your PM's

play nice slim.....

I remember knowing a kid here with the same problem, I can't remember what the problem was though. I know there's some sort of bolt that has a tendency to shear off, somewhere on the linkage...but if you've already checked. Try to get yourself under the car, make sure everythings connected and nothing fell off. doesn't sound like anything catastrophic, as it was fine up until this point. Oh yeah, if you're going to get a bulldog from Terry, Insist he use braided stainless lines..NOT plastic!

Who me :p

Thanks for the PM slim. I will try and find a good trans. shop around here but I'm still pissed about this whole thing and I can't help thinking it will be a major problem. My sister's boyfriend and I looked under the hood and at everything external for the tranny, nothing looks wrong. So it leads me to believe it is a bigger problem inside the trans. Once I get a report from a shop I'll let you guys know what happens.
Peace

P.S. It is under an extended warranty from American Guardian warranty company.

BustedVT,

I don't want to ruin your hopes, but I want to prepare you for the worst.

Since your Extended Warranty isn't a FORD Warranty,
I wouldn't keep my hopes up on a FULL REPAIR for FREE.
Expect to pay at least half or more for the repair.
If you pay less, be thankful.

I worked for a Buick Dealer, and Aftermarket Warranties very rarely,
cover the same amount of parts, and claims, that the Manufacturer's Extended Warranties do.
I had a customer with a 1989 Buick Regal that broke the Turn Signal switch.
If she had the GM EXT Warranty, it would have been covered in full,
and all she would have paid was the $50 deductible.
Her Warranty company told us that since the part that broke was inside the steering column,
and was not directly controlled by the driver,
meaning that her FINGER rested in the Turn Signal Lever,
not the switch, the repair was NOT covered.
If the T/S Switch was like a Headlight switch, and her finger actually TURNED
the switch, the repair would have been covered in full.

SOME RACKET !!

Don't worry Roadrunner, my hopes have been busted ever since I realized what a racket these insurance companies and other car related companies run.
ANYTHING TO DENY A CLAIM

Tony call the insurance company and tell them whats wrong and that you are bringing it to a ford dealer to have it diagnosed, see what they say and ask what you warranty covers.
When pascal was stuck in NYC his car was serviced by monohan ford and they took care of his car so maybe you might want to check with them, Also ask if your car is covered to be towed to the dealer.

Your welcome about the PM Keep us posted, i hope it works out bro
EBAY tranny for the SVT

I saw that tranny on EBay. If I need it I will be bidding on it for sure. Right now I'm still hoping I don't need it!