1999 ford escort manual transmission, won't let me shift gears?

1999 ford escort manual transmission, won't let me shift gears?

Probably a clutch failure, but it could be a linkage issue too. If you can push the clutch in while it is in any gear with the clutch pushed down - it is NOT a clutch problem - if it lurches when you attempt to start in gear with the clutch in it is a clutch problem

Clutch, shift cable, hydraulic problem, internal problem. Find local shop at ATRA.COM for them to diagnosis it and estimate to repair

Time for a new clutch, it's only 17 years old.