1988 Ford Mustang Will not go into 1st gear

1988 FORD MUSTANG
110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANROCKS
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My 88 mustang convertible just decided it did not like me putting it in 1st gear. No weird noises it just won't go into 1st gear. I can however put it into 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th gears.. Is it a linkage problem or a transmission problem? Thanks
Daniel
Mar 31, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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MATHIASO
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Hello danrocks

It might be a linkage problem .
The problem must be related to a part or system unique to the first gear.This could also result from a linkage problem,such as a damaged shift mechanism,interference between the shift handle and the console or floor cutout ,or restricted travel of the shift linkage and /or rails due to misalignment.
This problem might also be cause by damage to the selected gear or the synchronizer for that gear.
Mar 31, 2010 at 10:37 AM