Two problems related to clutch pedal/linkage have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford f150. The contact stated that the clutch would not release when the slave cylinder developed a leak. He pulled up to an intersection and depressed the clutch pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. He kept depressing the pedal, but it would not release; therefore, he applied the brakes and turned off the engine simultaneously to prevent a crash. The same failure recurred the following day so the contact stopped driving the vehicle. Through online research, he noticed that many other consumers experienced the same issue. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000. Update 12/16/08 updated 12/18/08.
: the contact stated while driving 7 mph, the clutch was depressed to slow the vehicle. Upon depressing the clutch, there was a popping noise, and the clutch pedal fell to the floor. Upon inspection, the contact noted that the plastic clutch linkage retainer had detached and fallen onto the floorboard. The contact then reached below the floor of the vehicle, and found what he assumed was the clutch linkage retainer but it was not durable enough to serve as a safe retainer. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Updated 12/5/2006 - the item indicated is the self locking bushing which Ford release as a retainer to the consumer market.