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Trans is stuck in 6th gear and is now at Friendly Ford in Roselle...what now?

SonicBlur

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Oct 15, 2004
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I came off of 290 onto Elgin/O'Hare, and when I approached the light, I engaged the clutch to get the car into neutral. To my surprise, the damn shifter wouldn't move out of 6th gear. Anytime I released the clutch, I could hear the synchros (I think) grinding. I managed to lug the car (still stuck in 6th gear, so the clutch still seems to be good) all the way to Friendly Ford in Roselle...they can't even look at it for at least 4 days....WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!?! I may send the car to Hans' shop once I find out what the problem is. THIS SUCKS!

-Mike
 

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I came off of 290 onto Elgin/O'Hare, and when I approached the light, I engaged the clutch to get the car into neutral. To my surprise, the damn shifter wouldn't move out of 6th gear. Anytime I released the clutch, I could hear the synchros (I think) grinding. I managed to lug the car (still stuck in 6th gear, so the clutch still seems to be good) all the way to Friendly Ford in Roselle...they can't even look at it for at least 4 days....WHAT THE HELL DO I DO?!?! I may send the car to Hans' shop once I find out what the problem is. THIS SUCKS!

-Mike

Talk to Mike Asta to help you out. Also, you are intitled to a free rental car because you own an SVT product. They will rent a car for you, but you will owe the taxes at the end.
 

SonicBlur

Harvester of Sorrow
Oct 15, 2004
5,425
321
Schaumburg
Talk to Mike Asta to help you out. Also, you are intitled to a free rental car because you own an SVT product. They will rent a car for you, but you will owe the taxes at the end.
They told me that Ford will pay for the rental only when it is deemed to be covered under my extended warranty. Until then, I have to flip the bill for this P.O.S. Ford Escape!

-Mike
 
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