Won't go into gear
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Asked by Sjlparkes Jan 11, 2014 at 10:31 PM about the 2001 Ford Escape XLT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was in the middle of doing a three point turn, going from reverse back into drive. Car
would not go forward or backwards. Any ideas what could be wrong?

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tuff4x4 answered 10 years ago

Does the shifter move really easy or normal?

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Sjlparkes answered 10 years ago

It moved normally. A mechanic has told me it is the gearbox and it needs to be replaced. Does $2650 sound expensive for a second hand gearbox that has 90,000 km fully installed?

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tuff4x4 answered 10 years ago

That seems pretty high for used parts. Did anyone actually check it? The shifter cable may have broke or popped off.

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Sjlparkes answered 10 years ago

NRMA came out when I initially broke down and said it was an internal problem, and that there were no cables loose. I took it to a local mechanic, who checked it and advised that was the problem. Unfortunately as I am unable to drive it out of their workshop, I could not get a second quote. I hate to say it, but It MAY just be another case of a female being taken advantage of unfortunately... Thanks for your assistance anyway!

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