1996 Ford Mustang 5th Gear Shift Issue

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MACHAMP
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I have a 1996 Ford Mustang GT with 135,000 miles and I am having problems shifting into 5th gear. It hesitates to get into just 5th gear. Could it be that my syncro is going bad, and does it require droping the transmission to fix it?
Apr 13, 2006 at 8:02 AM
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LOSONE
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Yes a bad syncro. Not only droping the tranny but a complete dissasembly and not cheap. It would be cheaper to buy a rebuilt tranny with a warranty. Good Luck
Apr 13, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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A bad 5th-gear synchronizer requires dropping and fully disassembling the transmission, which is costly. A rebuilt transmission with a warranty is the more practical option.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Mustang GT with 135,000 miles reports hesitation shifting only into 5th gear and asks whether a failing synchronizer is the cause and if the transmission must be removed. The expert confirms a bad synchronizer, notes that repair requires dropping and completely disassembling the transmission and is expensive, and recommends a warranted rebuilt transmission instead.

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