Engine Loud, Clutch Working, Car won't go into Gear (2007 CL LS FOCUS)

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Think I need a new car.

The problem is the same as stated in this article:

https://www.transmissionrepaircostgu...and-wont-move/

The problem is, my car is the opposite - a FWD manual.

Only noticed engine a little louder yesterday, came home last night, as car bumped (gently) by driveway, notice an audible bang and then the car won't shift....into any gear.

Tried pumping clutch - no avail. No smell, doesn't seem stuck or burnt out.

Car is now noticeable louder on start up (only marginally at idle) then noticeably with increased RPM.

Is it just a loose circlip etc? These cars are very low to the ground on the front end and I don't have a jackstand and blocks or a hoist, so does it need to be towed?

Is it a serious problem or not? No OBD II codes/no engine warning light issues.

[LaserLikeFocus]

I hate crap like this...too many possibilities:

Cylinder issue?
Fastener issue?
Hydraulics issue?
Is the clutch actually worn out and slipping? Why the audible "bang"?

[LaserLikeFocus]

Just did a little test.

Tried to dump the car into reverse at 3000 RPM...

No stall, car actually rolled forward (driveway slopes down) and then revs dropped slowly and I didn't have the patience to see them go back to idle, seemed stuck at over 1400 RPM, idle is 850-1100 RPM IIRC(?).

The clutch is gone, no?

[LaserLikeFocus]

Could it still be the selectors?

[LaserLikeFocus]

Turns out the inner CV boot has torn itself apart and the driveshaft has separated from the transmission at the inner CV knuckle.

Now I am worried about the stall/burnout test I did.

Gonna get it towed to the shop etc.