How can I find out why my Mondeo wont go in gear?

have a look under the car & see if the driveshafts turn when you engage gear & release the clutch, if one of the shafts turn, a cv joint may have broken up. if you do this though, chock the wheels & get some one to sit in the car with their foot on the brake so you don't get run over, just in case it does move.

jim
March 2010

Many thanks Maurice.

I tried starting the car in gear without the clutch depressed, it doesn't leap forward, but there is a juddering noise.

Is there a linkage to the clutch that could have snapped? When it broke it felt like a cable snapped or something had broken.

Thanks again for your answer - I'm hoping I woun't need a new gearbox!

Dave
March 2010

From the details you have posted it appears that the clutch friction plate has broken up hence no drive.

Can you get any drive if you put the car in first gear then try (with great care and be ready to turn off engine if it starts)to start the car, if it leaps forward then the clutch may be okay and you may have a problem with your gearbox.

If clutch is at fault replace clutch plate , cover and release bearing.

Maurice
March 2010