Main faults of FORD ATX gearbox (Escort 4)

A delay in response when manually engaging a gear occurs when the shift rod is damaged or incorrectly adjusted, the return rods are not adjusted correctly, or the oil is contaminated.

Hard engagement when shifting gears occurs with increased idle speed, continued operation of the starting device on a hot engine, and a violation of the adjustment of the return rods.

Torque is not transmitted in all positions of the lever if the shift rod is damaged.

The engine does not start in the "N" and "P" positions of the lever if the engine start interlock switch is not adjusted correctly or the shift rod is not adjusted correctly.

In the lever positions "1" and "2", engine braking does not occur if the return rods or the shift rod are not adjusted correctly.

Oil leakage is possible through sealing rings, gaskets, and also when the gearbox crankcase ventilation channel is clogged.

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