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javon smith

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now for some reason my car is popping out of gear its only 3rd. 3rd gear grinds when shifting fast. but if i go slowly it will go in gear but then when i give it gas sometime it will just pop back out. is it time for a new tranney.
 
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Hey, mine does the same thing. I took it to a mechanic and they said that I needed a new transmission.
 

FordCustSrvc

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javon smith said:
now for some reason my car is popping out of gear its only 3rd. 3rd gear grinds when shifting fast. but if i go slowly it will go in gear but then when i give it gas sometime it will just pop back out. is it time for a new tranney.
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Hey javon,

Have you brought it to the dealer yet? They will be able to determine the best repair for the transmission, or suggest a replacement if needed. What year is your Mustang?

~Natasha
 

2vNotch

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Replace the synchros and call it a day! or the shifter fork may be bent, but if i remember correctly thatll effect all gears
 

1fun281

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Just powershift her a few more times, it will fix itself... Haha
 
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