Blade660

Sometimes when I got to put my "01" GT in reverse, it just wont go. I have to put it in 1st gear, pull up a little bit and then put it in reverse. Is this a normal thing or am I alone with this little problem?

boss281

i have the same prob. i put in 4th then reverse it works 99% of the time

bsteen81

I am having the same problem. I have a 98 though. Do you have a short shifter? Sometimes when I do go into reverse it grinds for a second too.

Blade660

No, I dont have a short shifter. All stock other than k&n air filter and air silencer removal.

boss281

i do have a short shifter and when its cold 2nd grinds i solved that by going from 1st to neutral then 2nd

Sebski

I used to have the same prollem until My dad exploded my gear box screwing arround with my Nitrous (I made him buy a new one)... Its typical in alot of mustangs especially as they age...My good friend has a 89 And you have to wrestle the shifter, like WRESTLE. Dont worry about it all it means is that your car has a personality

Blade660

I'll have to keep that in mind, so when I get one I can do that too if that happens.

93BlackNotch

Reverse is not synchronized, so it dosn't go in like all of your other gears... Hit the clutch, put it in 4th(this stops the trans from spinning), and then put it in reverse... Sometimes you will need to ease the clutch out a bit to get it in...

Blade660

And a stubborn personality it is ... lol

Blade660

Thanks ... I'll give it a try.