Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel - Difficulty in engaging reverse gear when cold

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Mon 4 Nov 2019 11:15
Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel - Difficulty in engaging reverse gear when cold - JSL51

Difficult to engage reverse or 1st gear when starting. Once running everything runs smoothly. Garage cant find anything wrong but reckon its a common mondeo problem as the clutch plate may be sticking on input shaft. They reckon only way to check is to take gearbox out.

4 figure sum to repair.

Seems excessive

Similar experiences anyone

Edited by JSL51 on 04/11/2019 at 11:29

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Mon 4 Nov 2019 12:24
Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel - Difficulty in engaging reverse gear when cold - Galaxy

Haven't had this problem with the Mondeo's but I did have it some years back with my Ford Capri.

The solution. Start the car up in reverse gear with the clutch fully depressed.

Total cost? Nothing!

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Mon 4 Nov 2019 12:27
Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel - Difficulty in engaging reverse gear when cold - Falkirk Bairn

How old is the car? mileage? how long have you had it?

When was the gearbox oil last changed?

A lighter oil might make a difference - I had a similar problem many many years ago and this was suggested by the garage.

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Mon 4 Nov 2019 13:13
Ford Mondeo 2L Diesel - Difficulty in engaging reverse gear when cold - elekie&a/c doctor
Garage is not far wrong . Clutch kit and dmf is around £400 . The job involves a lot of labour to remove / release suspension and subframe components.
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