The part number of the new clutch release fork was different than that of the one removed, leading me to suspect a problem with the stock release fork. And finally a picture of the permanent clutch rod fix. Entire clutch assembly was replaced both times. Transmission needed to be replaced with 40,000 miles. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free so please,! Ford is aware of the problem and updated the clutch assembly, however, the consumer was told that problem is considered a wear item. Had truck towed for safety reasons. Your best bet is to find a truck in the junkyard and try the pedal for play, make yourself a permanent clutch rod fix or I can sell you one while you have it all apart.
He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long. Keep and eye on this high wear point and keep it greased. The clutch pedal wa sfukky depressed. This is easy and cheap insurance to prevent future problems. When this happened, the clutch engaged violently, and the vehicle lurched forward on engine power.
When operator tries to stop the truck the clutch will not disengage. Consumer indicated that he never lost control because he was not going fast. Have had several probems since with emerg. The clutch pedal had gone to the floor board and would not come back up. This causes the truck to bcome a missile. Please provide any further information.
He managed to pull to the side and had vehicle towed to the dealer. Fortunately the car in front of me was far enough away so that I didn't hit it, before getting vehicle stopped. Replacement of the release fork and hydraulic circuit restored the truck to operation condition. On some model years the master cylinder push rod is adjustable. The truck pushed the occupants into oncoming side road traffic. I'd suggest not bothering with the jb weld fix, it lasted a few months for me, but it isn't great and was squeaking with a couple days. If you haven't found one by the time I do, I can probably get you one pretty cheap.
If the linkage is well worn adjust the length of the push rod, if yours is the type that can be adjusted, or attempt to find a newer adjustable rod from a junkyard. Your best bet it to inspect this critical connecting point and detect wear early enough so that a new plastic shim will prevent a problem. Inspect the plastic bushing and replace it if it looks at all worn. Left dealer was coming up to intersection, went to down shift, clutch went out and brakes. Power steering will just go out usually in a turn. However, he was very unhappy because this is a 2000 model and the gears were already gone. When making adjustments take care not to adjust the push rod out too far, too much adjustment will prevent the hydraulics from returning and could cause clutch slippage.
The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. When the clutch doesn't release this could cause an accident and failure to be able to stop vehicle when clutch goes all the way to the floor and not disengage clutch. Take the push rod off the drop down arm. I replaced the plastic bushing with some brass shim material. Also, in order to stop vehicle consumer applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal, but vehicle continued to accelerate, consumer then turned the vehicle off by removing the key from the ignition.
This has happen twice the first time while exiting from a interstate hwy at 70 mph while pulling a gooseneck trailer. I ended up in the middle of an intersection avoiding a collision. Told springs failed and had been failing a long time. I have torn mine apart a couple of times. In addition to his expertise writing about , , , and , Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships. Consume rhad to shut off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle.
The following week, truck broke down again. All you need to do is take out all the slop between the master cylinder push rod and the drop down arm. The consumer was informed that there was a 6 inch piece of rubber hydraulic hose in the hydraulic line of the clutch assembly, so when the vehicle was warmed up, it expanded instead of staying ridged. The consumer noticed that the clutch would engaged on its own. I replaced my later model non-adjustable push rod with a newer unit from a newer truck out of a junk yard. Luckily I was in 1st gear and was able to idle to a parking space without hitting anyone or anything. The second time the truck had to be driven up onto the sidewalk in a crowed street.