1999 Ford Festiva Gearbox Wont Into 4th 0r 5th Just Grinds Took Apart One Ball

1999 FORD FESTIVA
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my 1999 festiva gearbox wont go into 4th 0r 5th it just grinds i took it apart and one of the ball berings is broken is that theproblem or is there more?
Nov 21, 2012 at 6:15 AM
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The transmission will have to be inspected by a qualified tech, if you have a failed bearing, and you do not specify which bearing has failed, there is a good chance that there is further damage to to box.
Nov 21, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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