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There is a solenoid lock which works on the brake light circuit, if the brake lights are working it is possible the solenoid has packed up. Need to check it's operation.
My friend, it definitely NOT a synchronizer. Those are on the tranny shafts are brass with same teeth as the gear they're on, and are sloped to slow each gear to a stop when shifting into each gear, so rule that out. Think about it, if its stuck in 3rd, but you can still move the shifter to the other positions, then most likely it is only the shift fork on 3rd gear has somehow slipped out of its connection to the shifter rail or it's the connection is broken off. Since the shifter is on top of the trans, you can remove the console and covers to see if the shifter and cover is removable without pulling the trans to see what has gone wrong. Otherwise, you will have to pull the trans to fix that situation. Don't sweat it my friend, it could be something simple. Best of luck with the DIY friend, and may your new arrival be what you wanted. A healthy new baby.
My escort is stuck in fourth it's not the clutch or the shifter I have no clue it's moves right where it goes into the tranny but it's stuck in high gear and just is really boggy
Check for something broke behind shifter like wiring or a pin. Shifter should move when you press brake pedal. Maybe the cable to the safety switch got disconected
sounds like the tumblers have shitfed in the ignition and are stuck, try pull wheel all the way to right, and try to start, if not go leftand try again.
If it wont move into gear,the safety switch is malfunctioning. You can take the plug out of the hole on the upper right side of the console just to the right of the gear shift lever. put a philips screwdriver in the hole and press down. this will manually release the gear shifter mechanism.
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