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2019 clutch/ gearbox problem

bonnieb1983
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hi- hoping someone might have some advice or experienced similar.

problems started suddenly about a week ago-i came to a stop on a roundabout one evening  and when i tried to put car into 1st to take off it kept popping back out/ making crunching noises. got the car home by starting off in second gear. I rang local ford garage who said probably a linkage issue. no panic.

then over the weekend as i was driving up a steep incline i could feel the gear stick vibrate, then the revs started increasing and next minute i couldn't engage the clutch at all and i had to pull into side of the road, and a smell of burning. Car was dead.

tried to start the car- dash was like a Christmas tree, every warning came on- steering wheel malfunction, front camera not functioning  etc. then lost all power- couldnt start the car at all.

AA came, he couldn't get the car started at all. His report was-" revs but wouldn't moveSuspect clutch burnt outVehicle now won't start but starter motor is taking over 200amps on crankFurther investigation required Engine Oil Level Ok. Coolant Level Ok. -

i know i need new clutch, probably gear box- you think the starting motor knackered aswell?

 

2019 titanium with 102,000 km.

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    got my car back today-2 weeks with the ford mechanic.

     They said the had to replace clutch, gearbox, battery and starting motor- no support from ford even though only 4 years old. Serviced by ford regularly. time to get rid i sadly think

     

     

     

     

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