Struggling To Engage Gears

[Parky1994]

Hi, I have a 2005 1.4l zetec and just lately it is juddering as I pull away from junctions in 1st gear and when I try engage reverse it crunches really loud and I have to go into 4th before I can get it to engage reverse. Has anybody got any ideas whats wrong? I keep reading I need a new gearbox and clutch.

[Steveii]

Hi I have the 2008 edition of the ford fiesta 1.4l zetec and suffered a few issues myself with gear. Before going all out and getting a new gearbox will be worth checking that 1 your transmission oil is at the correct level and 2 that your gear cable is set correctly

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[E5GDM]

As above, & check if you have an 'auto' adjusting clutch mechanism (by the pedals) that it's working ok. If not the clutch could be on it's way out.

[FOCA]

Hi, I have a 2005 1.4l zetec and just lately it is juddering as I pull away from junctions in 1st gear and when I try engage reverse it crunches really loud and I have to go into 4th before I can get it to engage reverse. Has anybody got any ideas whats wrong? I keep reading I need a new gearbox and clutch.

Might just be the clutch dragging and the gearbox is ok

[Parky1994]

Hi thanks for your replies, I have rang my local Ford dealer and im taking it down so they can have a look at it, and let me know, I will get back to you all when I find out, thanks again :)