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5th gear went out

I have a 01 ford escort and took a trip 350 miles. it drove fine for 300 miles of the trip then all of a sudden the motor reved up and fifth gear was gone.any answers?think i might be the syncronizer.

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Shift fork loose or worn .shift linkage need adjustment.worn or strip gear or worn synchronizer.clutch can be slipping also.

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