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Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 12:07pm On Sep 20, 2015
My ford galaxy car of 1998 model won't reverse but can go forward. What do I do plssssss house
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 12:11pm On Sep 20, 2015
Does this MPV have an engine or transmission?
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 12:19pm On Sep 20, 2015
It has an engine.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 12:20pm On Sep 20, 2015
It has an engine. It is a manure drive
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 12:25pm On Sep 20, 2015
Glad to hear it has a manual transmission, and an engine of some sort.

Care to state what engine it has, as in size, or do I get out a prayer mat, and pray?

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Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 12:32pm On Sep 20, 2015
I really don't cos I am not too good for it. I only observe while driving last week. All other gears are working
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 12:41pm On Sep 20, 2015
In that case, I'm sorry I can't help you. Good luck with your quest.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:48pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
My ford galaxy car of 1998 model won't reverse but can go forward. What do I do plssssss house

Manual tranny, since it goes foward (with ease I suppose) then you most likely have a gear problem. If the shifter feels funny or wiggles at very large angles, then it's possible you are not getting into reverse gear. Your response might help.


Note. You use hard earned money to buy a car and have no idea what is under the hood? That is really lazy.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 1:12pm On Sep 20, 2015
Sienna don't critizice me plsss. I wish I know much more about it. However what is d solutions. Thks
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 1:17pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
Sienna don't critizice me plsss. I wish I know much more about it. However what is d solutions. Thks

This is your problem. You won't accept correction / criticism. I am being critical, because you're asking me to work magic. Well, I'm not a magician. Without knowing what engine your car has, how can I tell what manual transmission is bolted to the said engine?

Without knowing these details, how do you expect me to help you - guess?

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Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 1:31pm On Sep 20, 2015
It's a 2.3 engine. 1998 model
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 1:45pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
It's a 2.3 engine. 1998 model

Thank you. So it's a Ford 2.3 DOHC 16V motor, with Ford's VXT-75 5-speed manual gearbox.

The first thing to do here, is look at the possibility of an external issue. So we're talking selector mechanism. It is cable-operated.

Has any work been carried out recently, like a clutch or engine / gearbox mount replacement? Does your reverse lamp come on when you physically select reverse?
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 2:06pm On Sep 20, 2015
This. I will check right away. However thecgear has not been worked on before. I remember a drop down engine while on motion which affected my movement but have been rectified.

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Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 2:07pm On Sep 20, 2015
Again the reverse light is on
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 3:04pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
This. I will check right away. However thecgear has not been worked on before. I remember a drop down engine while on motion which affected my movement but have been rectified.

What does this mean?? Your engine dropped out of the engine bay while you were driving? Please clarify.

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Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 3:05pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
Again the reverse light is on

Again, please be clear. The reverse light is on all the time, or when you select reverse?
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 3:11pm On Sep 20, 2015
Siena:


Again, please be clear. The reverse light is on all the time, or when you select reverse?
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The light is on when select gear
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by DGD1(m): 3:41pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
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The light is on when select gear

u r lucky siena is having your time.
bt wait oo, u v nt answered d other question; did the engine fall off while driving?
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:43pm On Sep 20, 2015
DGD1:


u r lucky siena is having your time.
bt wait oo, u v nt answered d other question; did the engine fall off while driving?

grin grin


mygame:
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The light is on when select gear

Boss you need a new gearbox.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 6:07pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
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The light is on when select gear

If the reverse lamp comes on when reverse is selected, it means that the reverse fork is physically activating the reverse light switch. Looks like your reverse cog is broken. Gearbox replacement time, I'm afraid.

Is there any noise when you select reverse, and release the clutch? Does the speedo give any reading when you rev the engine whilst in reverse?
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 6:18pm On Sep 20, 2015
Siena:


If the reverse lamp comes on when reverse is selected, it means that the reverse fork is physically activating the reverse light switch. Looks like your reverse cog is broken. Gearbox replacement time, I'm afraid.

Is there any noise when you select reverse, and release the clutch? Does the speedo give any reading when you rev the engine whilst in reverse?
Yes
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 6:19pm On Sep 20, 2015
GAZZUZZ:


grin grin




Boss you need a new gearbox.
Can I know s cost price of a new gear box for ford car galaxy 1998 model
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 7:24pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:

Yes

Bro! I'm trying to help, but you're not making it easy. I asked 2 questions, you simply said "yes". Yes what? I'm not even sure we're on the same page here.

Looks like you don't like expanding your responses. Monologues don't help with remote assistance from 7,000-odd miles, that have baffled experts who physically have the car in their possession.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Kashif(m): 7:43pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:
Sienna don't critizice me plsss. I wish I know much more about it. However what is d solutions. Thks

Where is the criticism? You cannot communicate to save your car, yet you sniff 'criticism'. You seem to be having loads of issues with this car of yours.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 9:22pm On Sep 20, 2015
Siena:


Bro! I'm trying to help, but you're not making it easy. I asked 2 questions, you simply said "yes". Yes what? I'm not even sure we're on the same page here.

Looks like you don't like expanding your responses. Monologues don't help with remote assistance from 7,000-odd miles, that have baffled experts who physically have the car in their possession.
Sorry for not being too straight on dz issue. The main problem here is that both gear 1,3,and 5 can move when shift but gear 2 and the reverse won't make any progress. However if I shift to 2 or reverse I can easily hear lot of noise coming. Kindly assist plssss
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 9:24pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:

Sorry for not being too straight on dz issue. The main problem here is that both gear 1,3,and 5 can move when shift but gear 2 and the reverse won't make any progress. However if I shift to 2 or reverse I can easily hear lot of noise coming. Kindly assist plssss
Also there is noise when I shift to reverse n it revs too
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:52pm On Sep 20, 2015
mygame:

Sorry for not being too straight on dz issue. The main problem here is that both gear 1,3,and 5 can move when shift but gear 2 and the reverse won't make any progress. However if I shift to 2 or reverse I can easily hear lot of noise coming. Kindly assist plssss

Now you are talking.

Check gearbox and engine mounts (seating) at the rear, also check the gear levers the problem seems to be from there.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 9:57pm On Sep 20, 2015
[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=38213988]

Now you are talking.

Check gearbox and engine mounts (seating) at the rear, also check the gear levers the problem seems to be from there.[/quote
This. I will check on it tmr.. Moreover what else do I do... And I pray I wont b making any gearbox replacement...
hoping to hear from you my prof..
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 10:00pm On Sep 20, 2015
GAZZUZZ:


Now you are talking.

Check gearbox and engine mounts (seating) at the rear, also check the gear levers the problem seems to be from there.

This prof. What else sud I b expecting.. Hope to look into it tmr. Again I pray I am not doing any replacement of gearbox here
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by Nobody: 11:32pm On Sep 20, 2015
If engine / gearbox mounts break, and the transmission position alters, with rod linkage, the gear selection WILL be affected.

With cable change (which the Ford Galaxy is) gear selection is NOT affected. I suspect the reverse cog has sheared its teeth, and the remnants are floating in the oil.
Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:11am On Sep 21, 2015
Strong possibility the cables have problems.

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Re: Ford Car Wont Reverse But Can Go Forward by mygame: 9:33pm On Sep 21, 2015
Siena:
If engine / gearbox mounts break, and the transmission position alters, with rod linkage, the gear selection WILL be affected.

With cable change (which the Ford Galaxy is) gear selection is NOT affected. I suspect the reverse cog has sheared its teeth, and the remnants are floating in the oil.
We later observed that the gear leader was totally washed out. Thank u for your input. This time I need to b careful. Can I use Mobil oil for my car

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