1999 7.3L Manual Tranny Problems

wrc105 · 12-31-2007, 09:18 AM

Ford replaced the slave cylinder when the clutch wasn't disengaging. Since then I can't shift from 1st to 2nd without grinding. If I am stopped, and first shift into 1st and then into 2nd everything is fine (which is not a problem because I usually start in 2 anyway). I can't go from nuetral to 2nd with going into 1st first without grinding. The tranny also grinds when shifting from 2nd to 3rd when the engine in cold. Lastly, I can bypass 2nd and go from 1st to 3rd without a problem. 97,500 miles, original clutch which is still good.

Anyone run into this and do I need to get the tranny serviced?

And if I do need to get it serviced, take it to Ford or go to a transmission specialist?

jonmark1985 · 12-31-2007, 09:26 AM

Try changing your fluid first. Also if the transmission has external shift linkage check that none are bent to the point that the synchonizers will fully engage.