difficult shifting into 3rd gear Options

[maddskkilz]

'99 GT convertible - 5sfe engine

Having problems shifting into 3rd gear. When shifting into 3rd, I have to really press the clutch all the way down and its difficult to shift into 3rd meaning I have to use more force to get it into 3rd than other gears. Its almost like 3rd gear is stuck or blocked from shifting into it.

None of the other gears are bad. Car has 125k miles.

I was wondering if I need to replace the clutch, replace transmission fluid, and/or do a transmission flush.

Any ideas what the problem could be and what the solution is?

[Smaay]

so shifting from 1st to 2nd isnt hard, or 3rd to 4th? is it going from 2nd to 3rd or 4th down to 3rd?

if its specific to 1 gear, ill say synchros. but if its also hard on other gears, ill say clutch.

[saleenvic]

I'm getting the same issue, I got a 97 convertible and shifting to 3rd sometimes makes a slight grind sound,, well that and my clutch slips,,, just trying to ride it out right now.