[AggieBullitt]

Anyone else having a problem getting their Bullitts into reverse? I've only had my Bullitt for two days, but half the time I need to back up it has been very difficult to get it in reverse. Before the Bullitt I had a '00 GT and whenever it didn't want to go in reverse I would just put it in neutral, let the cluth out and push it back in, and then I would be able to put it into reverse with ease. That method is not working so well with my Bullitt though. I have to do the clutch out, clucth in, thing about 10 times before I can get it into reverse. Am I missing something?

 

[trublubullitt]

I have been in the habit for a few years of going into 3rd before going to reverse just to get the gears aligned. I still catch myself doing it in the Bullitt, but I wouldn't think it should be necessary on a new vehicle, but I hope this helps.


John G.

 

[TwoStangWmn]

I believe the shifting into reverse gets smoother with miles put on. In our case it did!

Vicki
#344

 

[DHG-1934]

Every manual I've ever had I've done like this:

Neutral
Clutch In
2nd
1st
R
Clutch OUT

This on the advice of my dad when I was 15 and learning to drive. To this day, when I try to go straight into reverse on almost any car, it either requires more physical effort or grinds if I don't do the above. Try it! It looks long (even to me) when I type it, but after 15 years it would be hard for me not to do it, and it doesn't take but a split second.

I ALWAYS move the shifter into second on my way to first, even when pulling away from the curb or a redlight... Funny the habits you pick up.

Also try rocking fwd in first a little (inches) if the above doesn't work.


Joe


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[AggieBullitt]

Thanks for the replies :smile: ! I'll give those reverse shifting methods a shot.

 

[Dennis]

My # 5578 only has 500 miles on it now and I've had NO problems getting into reverse. No pressure, no need to double clutch. I was thinking how lucky this was since my 1997 Cobra needed a double clutch into reverse. Now I KNOW I got lucky.

 

[FordBullitt]

Strange. Reverse shouldn't be a problem on the new tranny as it has a synchronized reverse gear. The clutch must not be disengaged or the input shaft sticking in the pilot bearing a bit. It may get better as things get worn in.

My #66 has had zero tranmission problems. Will see if that is still so after 2 days of hammering it around the road course this weekend.. :smile:

BRian

 

[Scott D]

I thought I was having a problem with going in reverse, but I was "pushing" the shifter to the right when I first got the car.

Now I just drop it in reverse...it was just a matter of getting used to it.

Scott D.

 

[BudACAD]

Hee hee hee... That may be one of the few things that has been very good on my car. Shifting<G>. #227 has shifted smooth since day one. But the way my luck has been going with this car, Ford may be putting a transmission in it next. Just so they can match the NEW engine, right;-(...

Hope this helps.

Bud
#227
http://www.sonic.net/budacad/bullitt/bullitt.htm

 

[Bullitt4995]

No problems here.

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[Los]

The last two days, 3753 has been being a little *%&^% about going into reverse. Who knows. I'll find out again today.

 

[01bullitt]

Mine was hard to get into reverse when i first got it but now the shifter has loosened up and it's easy

 

[INDY#02856]

Yes sometimes sticks trying to go into revers.I have not had it happen to me but my brother and best friend who i loaned the car to on several times has complained.I think it is a case of not having it in N befor trying to shift into revers??? or trying to shift it into rev. to fast ?? any thoughts on this?

 

[Mid Life Crisis #388]

One thing people have problems with is they run through the pattern and then try to hit Reverse from 5th. Can't do it, wouldn't be prudent. There is a lock out to stop it.
You have to come from someplace other than 5th to go into reverse.

 

[sinner]

On the tranny thing & reverse, a buddy of mine said that on these transmissions, it's best to hit 1st first and then reverse. The 1,2 and reverse patterns is just buttuh...

 

[donwil]

Got Bullitt #2276 on Saturday 10-15-01 and have the same issue.

Also, had this same type of problem with the old top loader 4 speed.

Try putting the tranny in a gear, other than reverse, let out on the clutch briefly then try reverse. What is happening is that the gears are not aligning correctly.


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On 2001-10-09 22:26, AggieBullitt wrote:
Anyone else having a problem getting their Bullitts into reverse? I've only had my Bullitt for two days, but half the time I need to back up it has been very difficult to get it in reverse. Before the Bullitt I had a '00 GT and whenever it didn't want to go in reverse I would just put it in neutral, let the cluth out and push it back in, and then I would be able to put it into reverse with ease. That method is not working so well with my Bullitt though. I have to do the clutch out, clucth in, thing about 10 times before I can get it into reverse. Am I missing something?
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[AggieBullitt]

Thanks for the help guys. After a week of driving it works great now.