Ford Fiesta Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Ford Fiesta
Reverse light not working properley
2004 1.4 16v zetec
Posted: Mar 22, 2012
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Knocking noise when accelerating from gear change
2006 1.4 zetec
Posted: May 16, 2012
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Car not starting
2008 1.25
Posted: Aug 17, 2012
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Lights on dash disappear.Except oil.Sits there like a brick.
2003 Finesee 1.4 semi auto
Posted: Nov 13, 2012
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Grinding noise
2002 finess
Posted: Jan 10, 2014
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Gearbox noise
2009 1.25 zetec
Posted: Apr 29, 2014
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Clutch/gear issues
2003 1.6 Zetec
Posted: Aug 7, 2014
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Gearbox?

Gearbox makes whining sound

When the car is in gear there's a loud whining sound coming from the gearbox. The sound will stop when the clutch is pressed and the gearbox is disengaged. The sound can increase in volume and pitch as the speed increases.

Gearbox temperature warning light showing on dashboard

There is a light similar to the one pictured here showing up on the dashboard. Different manufacturers sometimes have slightly different warning light symbols but it should be similar to the one pictured.

Gear changes are difficult

Changes between gears have become difficult, the gearstick no longer moves freely between gears, it sometimes seems to get stuck or won't go into a gear properly.

Gearbox makes grinding sound

When changing gear the gearbox makes a loud grinding noise. This will be a more common occurrence on cars with manual gearboxes but can also happen with automatics. There can be various reasons for it but it always presents as a loud, unpleasant sound of mechanical scraping/grinding.