{"product_id":"ib5-ca6r-7002-jba","title":"IB5 CA6R-7002-JBA \/ CV6R-7002-BBB \/ 2N1R-7002-BA \/ CV6R-7002-BBF \/ 2S6R-7002-MB \/ CA6R-7002-LBA \/ DV1R-7002-ABG","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord IB5 Gearbox – Fully Reconditioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully rebuilt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord IB5 5-speed manual gearbox\u003c\/strong\u003e, used widely across small and mid-size petrol and diesel FWD Ford vehicles. Reconditioned with new bearings, seals, and synchro's, and bench-tested for smooth operation. Supplied with a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Fiesta\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFusion\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Mk1\/Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKa\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourier\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransit Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.25–1.8L engines)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-duty gearbox, reliable up to ~170 Nm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for its compact size and simplicity\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable- or rod-operated versions depending on model\/year\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck your VIN or gearbox code to confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"177\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eSynchromesh Wear (Especially 1st\/2nd)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eOne of the most frequently seen internal faults is \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"281\"\u003ewear on the synchromesh rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for \u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"333\"\u003e1st and 2nd gears\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eThis wear can make selecting these gears \u003cstrong data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"401\"\u003enotchy, difficult or noisy\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with grinding or crunching when shifting if the synchroniser no longer engages properly. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"572\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eDifficulty Engaging Reverse or Forward Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"632\"\u003eMany owners report hard or \u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"659\"\u003egrinding engagement into reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in some cases 1st gear too — particularly when cold or if the clutch isn’t fully disengaging. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eThis can sometimes be \u003cstrong data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eclutch-related\u003c\/strong\u003e, but repeated issues suggest transmission selector or synchroniser wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eClutch\/Engagement Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eAlthough not unique to the transmission itself, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eworn clutch components\u003c\/strong\u003e, sticky input shaft splines or improper clutch disengagement often mimic gearbox faults (e.g., hard shifting or failure to engage gears). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eIt’s common for clutch wear to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003emask as gearbox trouble\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially on models with high mileage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eShift Linkage\/Pivot Shaft Corrosion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eSome users report a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003esticky or stiff gear shift linkage\u003c\/strong\u003e, caused by water ingress and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003ecorrosion of the selector pivot shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the gearbox, leading to stiff or resistant gear changes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eRegular lubrication and fitting protective seals can help reduce this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e5. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003eGearbox Bearings \u0026amp; Internal Damage (Less Common but Real)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003eWhile not as widespread as synchromesh wear, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003ebearing and gear issues inside the IB5\u003c\/strong\u003e do occur — causing rumbling noises, vibration or accelerated wear. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003eIn forum reports, higher loads or aggressive driving have been linked to eventual internal failures on some boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003e6. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003eOil Seal Leakage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003eAlthough less dramatic than internal faults, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003eoil seal leaks\u003c\/strong\u003e can occur around the IB5. 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