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I took my 99 SVT with about 13,000 miles on it to the dealer yesterday to complain about the frequent problem getting the shift lever into first and reverse.
The advisor tells me they recently replaced an SVT tranny with the same problem. In my case, they are contacting Ford engineering for guidance and/or a decision.
I lodged the same complaint about six months ago, and the dealer replaced the tranny fluid with the new "honey-coloured" liquid, to no avail.
I'll keep you all posted on the outcome.
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Yeah, I'd like to know how it turns out because mine is starting to act up again now that its getting warmer out...When I took it to the dealership they blamed it on my clutch which is a bunch of b.s.
Brian 1999 Contour SVT Green KKM, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, SHO Shop Y Pipe, Removed Resonator, B&M Edge Shifter, Stainless Grills, Painted Rear Reflector, Green Underbody Neons, JSP Grand Touring Spoiler, Eibach Suspension, 18" Katana Tezzas, Pirelli Rubber, Graphics by http://www.clubconceptz.com brian8064@hotmail.com
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Ditto mine, which has started to do the first/reverse thing again after 3 or 4 months without symptoms. I hate to think tranny replacement is the only cure.
It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow.
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I think that story is a bunch of bull****! Not only that I read some of the post and most of the people were trash talking our cars  Wonj you should post that sight as a topic so some of the guys can go check this bull**** story out. Later
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don't count on the tranny replacement as being the cure. mine actually got worse after they put a new box in mine. i wish you better luck than i had
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Mine also got worse when it was replaced. I wish I had left it alone.
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Ok guys, this is from a guys who has been through 2 tranny and Ford has ate the bill for both... Drive the **** out of it and GRIND them to find them!!!!!!! Then ya get a new tranny. Best way I know how 
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Well, the dealer called today to say my new tranny has arrived. I've made an appointment to have it installed next week. I hope I don't end up with something worse.
I'll post the results.
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Originally posted by Chow: Ok guys, this is from a guys who has been through 2 tranny and Ford has ate the bill for both...
Drive the **** out of it and GRIND them to find them!!!!!!! Then ya get a new tranny.
Best way I know how yeah dont use the clutch...just punch it into gears...t-5's dont like it..maybe mtx-75's do :-p
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