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The most likely cause is provably clutch related. It sounds like your clutch is not completely disengaging. Check the fluid level, then check the slave cylinder

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Q: Why is my 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Manual hard to shift gears in 1st 2nd and 3rd sometimes?
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