I put into drive or try reverse and theshifter won't go into gear.
Gear up then
my 96 lincolntown car wont go in gear and the abs system light comes on
safety reasons
My first suspect would be the clutch. Have a competent mechanic take a look at it.
Switch to 4th gear!
Because your transmission is broken. When a car wont go into gear(s) there is something wrong with the linkage, the transmission control system ( electronics on some newer vehicles ), the clutch or the the transmission itself.
if you mean it wont go into gear and it grinds like a sob but other gears still work synchronizers. if you mean the shifter is loose an cant find the gear anymore - linkage. if it wont go into any gear sounds like a clutch problem
If the car will go into second gear and take off, then there might be a bad syncro gear or bend shifter fork. The transmission may need to be taken out and inspected to find the problem.
Your clutch isn't releasing entirely.
1999 ford explorer 4.0 manual transmission gear shifter wont fit on shaft
no .. Having a seized drive shaft would be like just having the brake on .. will still go in gear .. just wont move ..
You can also start a car in Neutral. Also remember to put your foot on the brake too.