Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Gearbox issue?

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Fri 9 Apr 2010 16:57
Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Gearbox issue? - Danlewis

Hi there,

I currently have an issue with my Ford Fiesta. This has only started happening since the weather is nice.

I'm able to change gears fine when starting the car up from cold. However once the engine is warm after driving for about 5 - 10 minutes i'm having difficulties changing gear. It feels as if it is sticking, for example after reversing I can't disengage the gear until I turn the car off and back on.

Any Ideas? Could it be low transmission oil?

Cheers

Edited by Danlewis on 09/04/2010 at 16:58

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Fri 9 Apr 2010 22:20
Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Gearbox issue? - Peter.N.

Sounds as though your clutch is not disengaging fully. How old is the car? It may have a cable adjuster on it if its an old one - unless it has a hydraulic clutch, then, manbe the fluid is low.

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Fri 9 Apr 2010 22:54
Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Gearbox issue? - Danlewis

Hi,

Cheers for the reply.

It is a P reg so 1997.

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