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2004 Ford Fiesta LX 1.25 Problems Getting 1st Gear.

  • 21-08-2009 1:24pm
    #1
    debzcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    I've just bought a 20004 Ford Fiesta this week and I'm having problems getting 1st gear. There is no problem first thing in the morning (normally I'm on the road at 6:30 am) in turning on the car and putting it into 1st gear. The problem normally happens later on in the day when I'm leaving from work, I start the car and it will not go into first, in fact it won't go into in any gear easily including reverse. When I turn off the car, I can then select 1st gear, keep the clutch pressed and then turn on the car - not an ideal situtation as you can imagine. Any ideas on why my car is having this really weird problem?


Comments

  • #2
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,853 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Why did you buy it like that then?

    Your problem could be any of clutch, gearbox, or linkages.


  • #3
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Sound like the clutch, or maybe the selector is gone.

    Best bet get a mechanic to check it soon.


  • #4
    debzcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭debzcar


    Well it didn't do it when I test drove it and was just wondering if anybody else encountered this problem. Anyway bringing it in to the garage tomorrow. Thanks.


  • #5
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    It does sound like a strange one but I'd bet that a gear oil change will fix it. Wouldnt be too worried.


  • #6
    vw4life
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭vw4life


    gearbox oil could be low,any sign of an oil leak?


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  • #7
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    I noticed this on occasion with my own and what I would do is press down on the clutch 2 or maybe 3 times before selecting 1st. This only happens on a cold start. I need a linkage spring for mine, could probably do with changing G/B oil too.


  • #8
    debzcar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭debzcar


    Car sorted out now - all it needed was some gear box oil. To the guys who were spot on - thank you so much. To the guy who didn't have a clue and was going for the expensive overkill option (HFIII) maybe you should remember this "it is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt". Happy and safe motoring to all.


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