Greetings:
I've been A CEGer since I bought my SVT in 98, but haven't posted for years, hence the Newbie status. I searched the archives for a couple hours first.
You guys are my last shot at resolving MTX issues I've had since day one, and I hope you will give it your best shot. I've got 500 miles left on a 6 year/60K extended warranty Ford GAVE me because of these problems when they replaced the MTX. Thanks in advance. I will be as brief as possible.
First, the dealer's bent over backwards to solve this issue. Casco Bay Ford really is helpful.
Okay:
With the engine running and MTX in neutral, clutch pedal down, cannot shift into any gear. No grinding, noises, just won't shift. I'm talking grab the shifter with two hands and shove as hard as I can! Cold, hot, day or night. This occurs at random times. Can be twenty times a day; once a day; once every three days; etc.
When this happens, if I shut the motor off, it'll shift into any gear easily, smoothly.
What the dealer's done:
New, improved MTX in 2002
New slave and master cylinders
adjusted shifter mechanism
checked clutch assembly and throw-out bearing
flush mtx about 6 times
sprinkled with holy water
burnt chicken feathers and shook a cat's paw
(okay the last two I made up)
I think it's a @#$)*% clutch. Always have. This car was a dealer demo and I think someone was over-enthusiastic.
I am NOT hard on this car. I am NOT hard on any cars I own. I've granny shifted this puppy since I've owned it. I've never missed a shift.
Okay, gents. Do your best. I'm ready to listen to all the fixes and horror stories.
Garibaldi
