Clutch Broken problems of the 2008 Ford Mustang

While driving on the interstate, I changed gears (manual transmission) and the clutch failed to engage properly and engine rpm spiked dramatically. When the clutch finally engaged I pulled over to the right lane. The car will not maintain speed, and engine rpms spike continually regardless of gear/speed. The car is very unsafe to drive and the situation nearly caused an accident on the interstate. Ford has acknowledge the issue with the factory-installed clutch on the 2007-2009 shelby gt500s, but has refused to issue a recall and passes on the repair cost to consumers.

To whom it may concern: I was driving my 2008 Mustang shelby gt 500 and stopped on a hill and when trying to start clutch slipped and almost got hit by the car behind me. I have driven manual transmission cars all my life and have never had a car with 6000 miles with clutch failure. I contacted Ford and was informed by them that it would not be covered under warranty. I did some internet research and found several complaints like mine looking for help from Ford and have received the same response. I have shared my research and I have received generic answers. Ford is very aware of the inferior clutches they put in these cars and are only trying to evade a recall. I am asking for your help convincing Ford to do the honorable thing especially the high cost of these cars. If you do your own investigating and you will find multiple problems being discussed on the internet. Thanks.

2008 Ford Mustang gt500. Consumer states problem with clutch assembly consumer sent additional correspondence &tgw the consumer stated he nearly had an accident when the clutch failed. Just prior to that, he was stopped at a stop light on a road that had a slight incline leading up to the traffic signal. When the light changed and traffic began to move, he took his foot off the brake, accelerated with his right foot and eased on the clutch with his left foot. Much to his horror, instead of the clutch engaging, the clutch literally failed to engage and the vehicle bean rolling backward. Fortunately, the consumer was able to depress the brake again, before slamming into another vehicle. After the traffic cleared, he was able to turn the vehicle around and gain traction with the clutch. The consumer stated the clutch had been replaced previously with 13,000 miles on the vehicle. The consumer stated it was common belief, the flywheel was made of ceramic, and overheats and prematurely burns the clutch. Ford refused to cover the cost the second failure. The consumer stated he was charge $ 3,226. 21 by the dealer to replace the flywheel and clutch assembly that Ford knew was defective. He is now seeking reimbursement. Updated 10/18/11.

Bought car new. During a routine maintenance service, I asked the dealer to adjust the clutch. Dealer stated that clutch is self-adjusting, and charged $50 to perform service. However, dealer stated that clutch disc is severely worn and has about 6000 miles of service life left. I asked dealer to replace while still under less than 12,000 mile or one year warranty. Dealer refused. I contacted Ford customer relations and they said they have received complaints, but have not and will not replace. I sent letter to Ford ceo and received a phone call from an executive assistant to ceo that said that they understood my concern but still would not replace. I am a 35+ year experienced manual transmission user and am the only one who has driven the car, and do not abuse the car. This will become a safety issue when the clutch fails because it will most likely happen on public highways. Car is currently at 12000 miles and I am concerned.