Symptom Chart: Transmission

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Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Gears clash when shifting from one forward gear to another	Gear teeth/synchronizer damaged	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Transaxle jumps out of gear	Bolts retaining transaxle to engine loose	REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
	Preload incorrect Internal components damaged	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
	Gear teeth worn/damaged	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Transaxle will not shift into one gear - all others OK	Internal components	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Transaxle is locked in one gear and will not shift out of that gear	Internal components	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Significant effort required when downshifting	Gear synchronization is inadequate. Gear teeth/synchronizer damaged	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Stiff gearshift	Transmission fluid	CHECK that the transaxle is filled with the specified transmission fluid and, if necessary, FILL and ADD transmission fluid as necessary. REFER to: Transmission Draining and Filling
Stiff gearshift	Damaged synchronizer rings or inner selector mechanism	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
One of the gears can not be selected	Fault between the gearshift lever and gearshift lever housing	INSPECT the gearshift lever. REFER to: Gearshift Cable Adjustment - 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75
Reverse gear can not be selected	Gearshift lever	CHECK the gearshift lever for damage. REPAIR as necessary, remove the gearshift lever to see whether reverse gear can be selected. REFER to: Gearshift Cable Adjustment - 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75
Reverse gear can not be selected	Internal components	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Grinding or clashing noises when shifting into 3rd gear	Deflected lubrication condition causing early 3rd gear wear	Replace transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4
Clicking, rattling, or rubbing noise in Neutral with clutch pedal released; vehicle not moving	Normal gear rollover noise	Gear rollover noise will disappear when the clutch is disengaged or when the transmission is engaged in gear. Gear rollover noise, inherent in manual transmissions, is caused by the constant mesh of gears turning at the engine idle speed while the clutch is engaged and the transmission is in NEUTRAL.