Hard time getting it into 1st and 2nd gear

JERRY FRAGIONE

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1997 FORD F-150
12,000 MILES

I have a 1997 ford f150xl 4.2 5 speed manual trans and I am having a hard time getting it into 1st and 2nd gear 3rd and 4th 5th and rev is fine. I would like to fix it or find a site to show me how thanks

Fuild is full shifter rod is out

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RIVERMIKERAT

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It could be the synchros in the transmission or a bent part, such as a shift rod or fork. If you want to try and tackle it yourself, I would recommend getting access to a repair manual. You can either buy one at a parts store, or buy a subscription to one here:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals

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Monday, March 19th, 2012 AT 5:04 PM

JERRY FRAGIONE

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R the synchros ajustable

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Monday, March 19th, 2012 AT 5:19 PM

RIVERMIKERAT

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No, they're replaceable. Take a look at the pictures. It's not terribly difficult, but does require some special tools, which you should be able to rent/borrow from parts stores. You should either subscribe to an auto repair reference manual online (https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals) or buy a manual from said parts stores. There's just too much information and imagery that you'd need to do it right.

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