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1 and 2 are tough....sounds like a bent/broken/otherwise damaged shift fork or shifter. If I recall, the Explorer uses the Mazda MR5 transmission. The damaged shift fork is probably the result of a dead/dying hydraulic clutch and too much "get in there, damnit" shifting. If she won't snick in at dead stop or when the engine is off, that rules out the clutch. Try disassembling the shifter and checking the bushings and linkages before you go hog-wild. Finally, it's a dirt-common transmission, used in Explorers, Rangers, and Thunderbirds.

Good Luck

Brandon

I did something stupid: I told my father in law that I'd square up his 94 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 with 5 sp manual xmission by replacing the clutch and giving it a thorough valve job. He said that's what it needed.

Today I get the pos and I'm not sure where to start. I've posted on the Explorer board... but I trust you guys.

Here's the scoop: When I first started it up, I put it in first and drove it home... no prob. Then, driving it around town today (Lowe's... figures) I find it harder and harder to get into first gear. Now the clutch grabs fine and doesn't rev the rpms and the pedal travel is Ford-weird, but not what I would call excessive.

Why wont this beast go into first? Second gear is tough, 3+ are ok. To get it into first I really really have to put all the ass I have into it. Feels like I'm gonna break something!! But, pushing hard enough, it pops in and away I go.

Double clutch doesnt help, neither reving or rolling.

Any hints? I know that some of you have said that you own these beasts.

Thanks alot

Tom

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