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2000 Ford Focus transmission problems or clutch problems

Tiny
VIKING551
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  • 2000 FORD FOCUS
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 233,000 MILES
Previous to my breakdown I was having trouble getting it into gear and a bit of gear grinding but I just chocked it up to the cold. Last night I was driving in 5th gear and all of a sudden the engine rev'd really high even though it did not pop out of gear. I put it in neutral and tried putting it in a lower gear with no luck. I wasn't able to get the transmission into any gear. If I let out on the clutch even when in neutral the engine stalled. There was a burning smell when I exited the car. There was no more driving it.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 9:34 AM

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Tiny
HOMER1967
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It sounds like the clutch is slipping, at that point it needs to be replaced.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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I am hoping it is my clutch but wouldn't I still be able to get the car in gear? Right now it is not going in any of the gears.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 10:04 AM
Tiny
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Yes, you may also have some synchronizer issues also. It would be best to either have a trans specialist check it out or just replace the trans and clutch together
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 11:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks very much for your help!
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
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You are very welcome sir, have a great night and thank you for choosing 2carpros.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 AT 3:45 PM

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