The02GT

It dosent matter weither the car is cold or warmed up it is very hard to go into reverse, it started doing this last week but its really noticable now, i am takeing it to the dealer in the morning cause i only have 800 miles left on the factory warr. but i know they are going to tell me its "normal". but do u guys think something in the tranny is messed up?? has this happend to anyone?? thanks

Guest

It's normal. every car I've ever had has done that. Reverse doesn't have synchronizers, that's why it does that.

When it doesn't want to go in, just put it in neutral and let the clutch up, push it back in and then try.

The02GT

its never been like this, its very very hard, and my buddies gt is easy, the 3650's have a reversed synchronizer

Guest

If it's just starting to do it, it might need some tranny fluid. Have them check it and top it off if it needs it.

The02GT

wouldnt that affect all the gears then if the fluid is low??

Flying Low

I have the came damn problem.

andy98gt

Ive heard you need to engage the clutch for 5 seconds then try reverse. If it still doesnt want to go let up on the clutch then push it back down and it should go in.

Obselite

This is true, but actually, it's 9 seconds. I just read in it my Haynes manual a few days ago.

I was having the same problems...still do, but they're not bad after you hold the clutch in.

SilverGTV8

I just noticed mine doing the same thing starting last week[&:]

03gtstang

I've noticed that on both of my stangs. I don't know exactly how hard yours is to get in, but usually if you go into first gear and then back to reverse, it slides in easier.