1999 Ford Escort Clutch and Gear shift problem

160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RIDICULOUSLYKIR
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quite frequently in the recent weeks, i cannot shift into any gear. my car gets stuck in neutral. for a while double-clutching worked, however now it's not. if i'm in first and i let off the break with the clutch still engaged, my car will act like an automatic and start to pull forward as if it wants to take off on it's own, when my car is deciding to play this game, this problem is starting to become a very big hassle. i don't know what is wrong.
Oct 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check fluid in clutch master under hood driver side


I would suspect clutch and pressure plate
tranny has to come out for inspection and repair
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:01 PM
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