Clutch Problems of Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the engine revved. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mathews Ford newark (500 hebron rd, newark, OH 43056, (740) 522-2181) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly unit failed and needed replacement. The clutch assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred five times. After each failure, the clutch assembly unit was replaced by the same dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 31,950.

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Glaze on rear end clutch causing truck to drive incorrectly. . . Contacted company and they had a possible resolution that didn't work. . . . Worried that the rear end will lock up when driving causing a wreck!!.

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Manual clutch malfunctioned including remaining disengaged (in gear) while pedal was depressed to the floor. Slave cylinder failed and leaked fluid necessitating replacement. Occurred at <45000 miles and is identical to the fail mechanism exhibited on neighbors 2001 f150 4. 6 at 39000 miles.

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The slave cylinder on the clutch assembly leaks making the clutch inoperable and the driver unable to disengage the transmission. The problem is well known with Ford f150 owners yet there has not been a recall issued.

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Vehicle lost motion intermittently while driving 0-40 mph and when the clutch was being engaged. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid.

The vehicle failed to accelerate when the clutch was applied during various speeds of 0-45 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid.

Transmission problems: clutch does not disengage properly. Dealer replaced clutch assembly at consumer's expense.

Transmission problems: clutch did not disengage properly. Driver had to change gears repeatedly in order to shift. This produced dangerous driving problems. Dealer replaced the master cylinder relay at consumer's expense.

Clutch failure: my truck has been in the shop multiple times for the malfunctioning of the clutch. The clutch has to be pumped up during long periods of non-use I. E. Long highway driving or parked. The dealership has replaced the slave cylinder twice, once under warranty, once owner paid.

When making slow turns in my 2003 Ford F-150 supercrew (only 42,000 miles on the truck), the truck has a vibration. Went to a Ford service technician, and they could not diagnose the problem, they suggested to re-pack the clutch packs, which was done. Vibration still occuring 1 week later. According to other's who also own Ford vehicles, this seems to be a huge problem that Ford states is normal wear and stating its a problem we have to live with.

The clutch seal shrunk when the weather was cold which caused fluid to run out.

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Ford f150 1996 model year,300 cubic 6 cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission. Very cold morning started truck had it in gear parking brake on and the clutch pedal on the floor. Started engine still holding the clutch pedal to the floor the clutch engaged trying to move the vehicle forward. Since the brake was on this killed the engine. I let up on the clutch th pedal stayed on the floor . I kickd the pedal it came back up. I pumped the pedal a few times and restarted the engine, it was fine then and the clutch seemed fine from then on out. I did check the clutch fluid it was fine. 2 years later very cold morning about 7 f the clutch did the same thing it engaged and would not release until it had warmed up.

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1996 f150 with less than 51,000 miles, clutch seems to be going out. Can not shift into 1st gear without great force, same with other gears including reverse. Truck has never been used so clutch would be under extreme condition. 2nd has always been hard.

While driving consumer was unable to take vehicle out of gear. Dealer examined vehicle, and determined that slave cylinder failed, causing clutch assembly to leak.

Slave cylinder failure, caused excessive clutch wear and the transmission could not be shifted unless the engine was turned off.

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A golf cart bumped the vehicle while it was parked, the vehicle rolled approximately 15 feet and came to a rest against a fence, the dealer stated this was impossible, however it did happen, the dealership was supposed to get back with the consumer but have not.

While driving up a hill vehicle will lose power and could shut off. Consumer believed that was caused by the clutch. Mechanic found mice nest in bell housing, not allowing the clutch to engage all the way.

The slave cylinder has broke twice now, and I have a friend with a 1993 f150 and it does the same thing when ever the temperature is below 0 degrees f. This usually occurs on the initial start of the day. After the cylinder breaks, the clutch makes a whine when depressed. This also effects the ability to shift. The crack in the sheet metal on the drivers door is approximately 1" in length and this vehicle has never been wrecked or even bumped since I have had it since new.

Wanted to slow down on snow covered road for stopped traffic ahead/pushed in clutch/attempted to downshift from 4th gear/found shift lever to be locked up/clutch would not disengage/found it near impossible to brake vehicle to a stop/was forced to drive vehicle off road to avoid hitting stopped vehicle in rear. Stopped vehicle by shutting off engine. Found the clutch cylinder out of fluid. Refilled and clutch action seemed ok. Could not find any noticeable leaks. Called dealership. Talked to service rep. Rep felt it may off been low on fluid due to cluch wear. Drove about 35 miles and again when I attemped to downshift to slow down for stop light /no clutch operation. No clutch fluid. Only way one can shift to neutral is to shut engine off. Very dangerous . Discovered when I took vehicle in for repair that a o-ring in clutch slave cylinder leaked. Ford tech said this a common problem especially if it is very cold temperature outside. Funny Ford had a similar clutch problem with their 1987 f150 trucks except it was due to a weak firewall mounting for clutch oil resorivor. Again clutch would not disengage properly and Ford had a factory modification to fix.

Was going 65mph when the steering got real stiff. Was hard to turn. Had come to a stop. Unable to turn steering to turn wheels. Master clutch slave cylinder had very little resistance on the clutch when the pedal was pressed. When the vehicle is cold it can happen. Vehicle is very difficult to shift into another gear. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

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Clutch slave assembly can start leaking at any time, rendering clutch useless, causing stalling, and lunging at a stop. Ford has redesigned the part, meaning the original has a flaw. (tech bulletin # bc2301970501,) but safety warrants a recall.

Slave cylinder failed.

Consumer stated clutch slave cylinder failed . This caused the vehicle to take off unexpectedly while consumer's foot was on the brake. The dealer was contacted.