2000 Ford Focus transmission problems or clutch problems

2000 FORD FOCUS
233,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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VIKING551
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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.
Feb 22, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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HOMER1967
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it sounds like the clutch is slipping,at that point it needs to be replaced.
Feb 22, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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VIKING551
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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.
Feb 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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HOMER1967
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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
Feb 22, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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VIKING551
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thanks very much for your help!
Feb 22, 2015 at 12:53 PM
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HOMER1967
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you are very welcome sir,have a great night and thank you for choosing 2carpros.
Feb 22, 2015 at 3:45 PM