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Why won't 98 escort spi come out of first gear?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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your gear box has broken This means that your synchro's are shot. The plates that connect together while in gear. I had this happen on my 1992 Escort Hatchback, 1.9L 5spd Manual. Was expensive to fix, so i just sold it, and bought a 1996 Wagon.. 1.9L.

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