jperezsvt1998 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 When i start the car and i am holding down the clutch the car runs fine. As soon as i let go of the clutch the car stalls out when it is neutral. When the car is off i can wiggle the shifter into 1st 2nd and 3rd but it is impossible to put it in 4th 5th an reverse. Any help would be appreciated. Ford Contour Svt 1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Haines Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sounds like you may be stuck in gear.First I would check both ends of the cable,at the trans and the stick to be sure both cables are attached and the cable ends are not worn or poped off. If these are OK and it still stays in gear then it maybe the tower 'bolt' has broken leaving it in one gear all the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 when i checked under the car one of the cables was not attached it was just hanging there.. but when i reattached it it still would ... i was told it was the transmission so now im on my way to hopefully get a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Haines Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 ???..... but when i reattached it it still would ... i was told it was the transmission so now im on my way to hopefully get a new one ..it still would...what??...On the way to get a new cable set or new trans??!!$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 i reattached the cable and the car would still stall out and wouldnt let me shift.. how ever if i let go of the clutch and give it gas the tires start spin.. i found a used trans for 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Haines Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 ..in which case it sounds like the bolt has gone and you are stuck in gear. A used trans is always buying blind...you don't know how good or bad it is Vs your existing unit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 what bolt would that be. im not real car knowledgeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Haines Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/7428-shift-towerturretthe-bolt/ ..link to post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thnxs for the link.. would a good trans fix the problem.. ( i kinda gave my word that i was gunna buy it before i posted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ford Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 So are you going to install it yourself? if not the labor is about $1200 +/-. Did you try to operate the shift levers by hand when you were under the car? which cable was off the black or white? If it is a problem with the cable ends then no replacing the tranny would not fix the problem. AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 A family freind said he would install it for me ( Ford dealer mechanic)... and i think it was the white cable that was hanging loose.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 ok so the new tranny is in and the car is up and running good, cant feel any more play in the shift stick either.. i have a couple of other questions.. 1. how do i tighten up the clutch pedal mine seems a little soft but not to bad 2. what is the best kind of tranny fluid to use and can someone post a link to how i can do that myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmknight Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hope you're not running it without fluid in it, not even in 'neutral'! ..Now, regarding your questions: 1. Clutch is hydraulic self-adjusting type. Only thing you can do is make sure it's bled properly, the rest 'is what it is'. 2. You have probably read somewhere by now "absolutely never run ATF!".. The appropriate lube is a Full Synthetic Manual Trans Fluid http://www.fordconto...ans-lube-chart/ I am running Royal Purple Synchromax which many have used and is a bit less expensive than the Ford lube. I think there are a few others you can use, but these two are the best IMO. Should take almost three quarts, fill to spill. The port is an Allen-drive plug on the front of the trans. Drain is on the right side of the lower-most part of the trans, and IIRC it's also Allen. Edited September 22, 2012 by jeffmknight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 it has fluid in it but i wanted to know what the best type was so i can buy it for nxt time. oh and thnx for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spridget Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Make sure it doesn't have ATF in the trans. If it does, you'll end up with another trans that doesn't want to shift. The color of the fluid should be amber, not red. (or purple in the case of Royal Purple) Royal Purple SynchroMax works very well. The Ford "honey" synthetic manual trans lube is the spec'd lube. 5w-40 diesel engine oil works well to flush out a trans that has had ATF in it. Use it for 500 miles, drain, and refill with the correct fluid. The trans capacity is 2.2-2.5L depending on the year. Buy 3 qts. Fill to spill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ford Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You did install a new clutch kit with the change out right? AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 i had one installed a couple months ago so i didnt put a new one in ok so now i have a new problem.. the wheel bearing was bad so i got a new one and took it took the knuckle out got the new bearing and hub pressed in.. i reassemble everything. turned the car on put it in reverse and the car would just rev but wouldnt move then i put it into first and the same thing happened I have no ideas what it could be any help would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ford Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 When you swapped the tranny out and didn't change the clutch b/c it was new....... did you swap the new throw out bearing into the used tranny? and if you did was the TOB bled properly? There is also a master cylinder for the TOB that could be the issue. How do you know the used tranny is good? AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Haines Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 No drive forward or reverse after hub bearing repair....First off I'd check the drive shafts are fully home and locked into the diff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ford Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Which wheel bearing did you replace, Driver or Pass? AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperezsvt1998 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I replaced the front right wheel bearing.. turns out the drive shaft was broken.. got a new one and now drives great.. sorry for the late response dont get to use the internet very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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