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Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« on: 20 March 2013, 17:59:02 »
Hi guys,

My new Ford.... shifts beautifully but today I noticed (just after I'd had my wheels balanced) that it was a bit hard and clunked in to reverse from 'P'. I put it down to being parked on an incline. But checked it a few times since and it's hit and miss as to whether it does it or not. Any ideas?

A quick google jobby and it seems the shift cable could be having some trouble, whether it needs replacing or lubing up. I was under the car yesterday having a nose around and saw the going in to the transmission (looked like the same-ish cable that the omega has for its throttle cable)... presuming this was the said shifter cable?

any help guys wud be great  :y
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #1 on: 20 March 2013, 22:34:18 »
Hi again guys, sorry not bumping... just want to know if what i'm about to do is correct  :)

this pic (pinched from google) is what I have going in to the transmission....

do I just clean the whole assembly with silicone spray and then cover it in grease? :)
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #2 on: 20 March 2013, 22:41:20 »
Go steady if cleaning the electrical switch. It may be sensitive to cleaning agents and need a cirtain grease. Ie white lithium grease. ..."may"


Worth a bit if research to avoid possibly expensive mistakes. :)
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #3 on: 20 March 2013, 22:42:26 »
did you not have any warranty from the garage??
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #4 on: 20 March 2013, 22:46:33 »
Quote from: martin42 on 20 March 2013, 22:42:26
did you not have any warranty from the garage??

+1,if it came from a garage take it back.
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #5 on: 20 March 2013, 23:01:44 »
yeah it did come with 3k warranty. but theyre in southend. if its an easy fix i'd rather save myself the petrol and do it myself  :y
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #6 on: 20 March 2013, 23:18:06 »
but by doing that youve invalidated the warranty if it causes other problems,sometimes worth the petrol to get it sorted out by the garage
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #7 on: 20 March 2013, 23:19:03 »
Quote from: martin42 on 20 March 2013, 23:18:06
but by doing that youve invalidated the warranty if it causes other problems,sometimes worth the petrol to get it sorted out by the garage

+1  ;) ;)
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #8 on: 20 March 2013, 23:32:59 »
Fair enough lads  :y its got 2 1/2 months still left on it so ill see how it goes  :y

out of interest do we think this is a likely shifter cable issue? as I mentioned it shifts nice whilst driving  :y
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #9 on: 20 March 2013, 23:34:03 »
is it possible to check fluid level or is it sealed for life
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #10 on: 20 March 2013, 23:35:57 »
Quote from: martin42 on 20 March 2013, 23:34:03
is it possible to check fluid level or is it sealed for life

I've looked on the pan and theres no ''fill''. only a drain plug  ??? there appears to be no dipstick for it either. the Haynes manual only covers the manual transmission  ::)
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #11 on: 21 March 2013, 00:07:07 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 20 March 2013, 23:35:57
Quote from: martin42 on 20 March 2013, 23:34:03
is it possible to check fluid level or is it sealed for life

I've looked on the pan and theres no ''fill''. only a drain plug  ??? there appears to be no dipstick for it either. the Haynes manual only covers the manual transmission  ::)

When you go to college check autodata "service illustrations " :y
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #12 on: 21 March 2013, 08:03:56 »
Quote from: henryd on 21 March 2013, 00:07:07
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 20 March 2013, 23:35:57
Quote from: martin42 on 20 March 2013, 23:34:03
is it possible to check fluid level or is it sealed for life

I've looked on the pan and theres no ''fill''. only a drain plug  ??? there appears to be no dipstick for it either. the Haynes manual only covers the manual transmission  ::)

When you go to college check autodata "service illustrations " :y

cheers henry... am I just being dumb and not seeing it then?  ::) ;D
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #13 on: 21 March 2013, 08:44:02 »
Don't be too concerned if it was on an incline - the mechanical gearbox lock may have been under strain, esp if the handbrake wasn't applied, or is a bit poor.
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Re: Auto gears hard to shift, mainly in to reverse
« Reply #14 on: 21 March 2013, 08:44:06 »
right. Apologies to all. Got in the car this mornin. I've simply not been pressing brake firm enough. When i put a bit more pressure on its fine. Lol just obviously getting used to it. Sorry to waste peoples time though
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