Reverse problem

mkfell0716 · 11-02-2009, 07:32 PM

Guys need some help.my SVT 6 speed will not go into reverse for sure its in the cable.With the console out it looks like at the cable ends there are two large plastic knurrled knobs to each cable can adjustment be made here? Or do you have to do it at the transmission and can that be done at home or do I need a special tool and need to take it in for service?Any help would be appreciated.Awesome car 77k and this is the first problem ever.

***WD40*** · 11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Try this:
"How To" Getrag Shift Linkage-Adjustment

nvmaddog · 11-06-2009, 10:52 PM

I am also having a very hard time getting it to go into reverse. I have to push very hard to the left before it will go up into reverse. Where is the little orange clip located? Is this something I can tackle myself? Thanks

pitchedblack04 · 11-07-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nvmaddog

I am also having a very hard time getting it to go into reverse. I have to push very hard to the left before it will go up into reverse. Where is the little orange clip located? Is this something I can tackle myself? Thanks

Its supposed to be kinda hard to get it into reverse. It has a reverse lockout so you dont accidentally shift into reverse. Is that what you are talking about?

nvmaddog · 11-12-2009, 11:22 PM

No i mean once I push the stick all the way to the left, it is extremely hard to get it into reverse. I have had 2 SVTF's I am very familar with the tranny.

WRCwannabe · 11-12-2009, 11:46 PM

i just push all the way to the left and wiggle it up and down a bit and pops right in.

sometimes if you are jsut a hair off it wont go anywhere.

nvmaddog · 11-12-2009, 11:58 PM

thanks, it just seems increasingly harder to get it in there where as before it was a lot easier...

pitchedblack04 · 11-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Sorry man i was just wondering. I saw you were new here and not many posts.

nvmaddog · 11-13-2009, 02:49 PM

No worries, as always I appreciate any and all responses

11-02-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
mkfell0716 Focus Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 FF Member#: 70159 Location: Bowie What I Drive: 2003 Focus SVT Black Posts: 1 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	Reverse problem Guys need some help.my SVT 6 speed will not go into reverse for sure its in the cable.With the console out it looks like at the cable ends there are two large plastic knurrled knobs to each cable can adjustment be made here? Or do you have to do it at the transmission and can that be done at home or do I need a special tool and need to take it in for service?Any help would be appreciated.Awesome car 77k and this is the first problem ever.

11-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
*WD40* The Librarian Join Date: Mar 2004 FF Member#: 5157 Location: Helena, MT What I Drive: '04 Sonic Blue - SVT 3Door Posts: 11,437 FF Reputation: 106 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (3)	Try this: "How To" Getrag Shift Linkage-Adjustment __________________ WD40 Reverend GripShift - FF Moderator Member's Rules and Signature Guidelines *Member FAQ and Information Archive* *Complete 'How To' Archive* *Complete Acronym/Abbreviaton and Forum Terminology List*

11-12-2009, 11:46 PM	#6
WRCwannabe Wings & Teeth Join Date: Jul 2007 FF Member#: 48696 Location: Arlington, TX What I Drive: a wide svt Posts: 1,809 FF Reputation: 4 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (7)	i just push all the way to the left and wiggle it up and down a bit and pops right in. sometimes if you are jsut a hair off it wont go anywhere. __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ ) Hey Mr. Hangman go get your rope.

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11-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
nvmaddog Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 FF Member#: 68677 Location: Orlando What I Drive: 2002 Red SVT Posts: 32 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	I am also having a very hard time getting it to go into reverse. I have to push very hard to the left before it will go up into reverse. Where is the little orange clip located? Is this something I can tackle myself? Thanks

11-12-2009, 11:22 PM	#5
nvmaddog Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 FF Member#: 68677 Location: Orlando What I Drive: 2002 Red SVT Posts: 32 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	No i mean once I push the stick all the way to the left, it is extremely hard to get it into reverse. I have had 2 SVTF's I am very familar with the tranny.

11-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#7
nvmaddog Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 FF Member#: 68677 Location: Orlando What I Drive: 2002 Red SVT Posts: 32 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	thanks, it just seems increasingly harder to get it in there where as before it was a lot easier...

11-13-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
nvmaddog Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 FF Member#: 68677 Location: Orlando What I Drive: 2002 Red SVT Posts: 32 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	No worries, as always I appreciate any and all responses