What are the reasons why the Focus won't move when in gear?

[MacChristian]

Reasons why the car won't move when in gear: 1. The gear is not properly engaged and is still in neutral; reverse gear generally lacks a synchronizer. While most gear shifts can engage through the gear's chamfered edges, there are times when the teeth clash and prevent engagement. In such cases, simply lifting the clutch pedal slightly to allow the input shaft to rotate and realign the teeth can help. 2. The handbrake is still engaged, keeping the car in manual braking mode, which prevents movement. 3. The clutch pedal is not released, leaving the clutch disengaged and preventing power output. Precautions for starting the car: 1. Before getting in the car, always check around the vehicle to ensure there are no obstacles that could affect driving safety. 2. When starting, if you feel the engine lacks power or is about to stall, immediately press the clutch pedal and restart the process. 3. Operate the clutch pedal according to the correct technique. Releasing it too slowly can accelerate wear on the clutch friction disc, pressure plate, and flywheel contact surfaces, leading to clutch component damage.