Stonkin Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hi, Yesterday I had a problem with my van, a Transit Connect. Started it as normal, the gearstick moved from side to side but it would not move into any gear, wouldn’t even budge forward or back, almost like it was frozen solid, the clutch operation was normal. I had to leave it running for 3 hours before I could finally move the gear stick and it was quite ‘solid’ to drive for a few miles after that. Now it was very cold yesterday morning, in the vw golf it said it was -8, quite how accurate that was im not sure. This morning it was fine but I left it half hanging out the garage just incase. Anyone have any ideas what happened? As far as im aware gearbox oil doesn’t freeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 might be clutch not working properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Maybe, but yet today it was fine. Could the cold have affected the clutch fluid, but even then that cant be possible or everyone would have issues like that all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 not really sure mate cant you nip it into a garage and see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 might have to mate, but i'll keep my eye on it over next few days. Never had any issues with it at all, gearbox and clutch have always been great, and it is again today. Not sure if some metal components could have frozen together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 better get it looked at then , otherwise might let you down when you need it most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Its frozen again -7 here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Does anyone have any 'useful' contacts at Ford that i could get some info from please? Gearbox was totally frozen again this morning and undriveable. Ive contacted Ford in Reading and given them the information i found on the net, which was... Ford Transit 2000 - 2003 front wheel drive manual gearbox VXT-75 Problem: The gear lever is very difficult to move. Solution: A common problem is water ingress causing the upper bearing of the selector mechanism to become corroded. A dislodged vent hose or damaged seal for the upper bearing is the problem. A revised inner selector mechanism and revised transmission vent hose (made of ozone resistant material) should be fitted. I was trying to get part numbers from them to get the bits and get my mechanic to fix, however they would not give me any part numbers and said i had to bring the van to them to diagnose and fix. My simple answer to this was, the gearbox is frozen, how do i bring it to you? She wasnt interested and generally implied to bring it down on a warmer day! Just want to speak with someone a tad more knowledgeable at Ford and be able to buy what the common parts are to fix this. Any help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The ford gearbox has very thin oil, are you sure its got the correct transmission grade oil ? if not that WILL cause problems in selecting gear when transmission is cold. first thing i will do in this situation is change the oil using ford oil only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks mate, Oil is fine, has been checked in that it is topped up correctly and was last serviced by Ford. Van was left running from 6pm last night till 11pm and it was still frozen. Its been running since 7am today and was still fozen 20 mins ago. Need to get it running to take to my mechanic but it doesnt look possible in this weather, am trying to arrange another guy to come to me today. Ive got a funny feeling its the cables that control the side to side and up/down motion that have corroded and letting moisture in and freezing. Hope so anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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