I know the B&M is supposed to be a good shifter, but I had similar problems with my escort with an ebay shifter. No problems now with a kartboy.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15