Difficulty selecting 3rd gear

1991 Ford Focus 1.8 zetec
Car: Ford Focus
Year: 1991
Variant: 1.8 zetec
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
Problem added: Sep 25, 2010 (13 years ago)
how old is the car?check the gear linkage cables are not damaged/stretched and the adjustment as well as gearbox oil level
Answered Sep 25, 2010 (13 years ago)
Common fault , could try cables / adjustment but usually caused by 3rd gear syncro. See here ,

Ford Focus and Mondeo with MTX 75 manual transmission

Problem: There is what appears to be a crunching noise when changing into 3rd gear.

Solution: Models fitted with the MTX 75 (Galaxy VXT 75) are known to have problems with the 3rd gear synchroniser ring. Front wheel drive Transits are also affected upto 2001.

Answered Sep 25, 2010 (13 years ago)

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