FWD Transmission Problem

[BigClemsonFan]

If you have a front wheel drive transmission in a car, specifically a Focus, and the shifter gets sloppy, what is the most likely culprit? If you don't fix it soon, what potential damage can be done?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Stick shift or auto?

Stick shift you may have a bad bushing, or the syncros getting weak, automatic the linkage is pry coming loose.

later,
Dustin

 

[BigClemsonFan]

Guess I should have been more specific.

It's a manual.

 

[Bent Bolt]

The shift cables like to come out of the brackets at the trans. Push them back in and use some tie straps to secure.