Symptom Chart

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Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Clutch slippage	Clutch pedal reserve Worn or damaged pressure plate Clutch disc facing Hardened or oiled clutch disc facing surface Flywheel	GO to PINPOINT TEST A
Clutch chatter, rattle or shudder	Loose or damaged engine or transmission mounts Oil on clutch disc facing Worn pressure plate Clutch disc facing Loose or damaged flywheel Worn clutch disc	GO to PINPOINT TEST B
Clutch drag	Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid Air in hydraulic system Clutch pedal reserve Diaphragm springs Clutch disc Clutch disc splines Oil on clutch disc facing	GO to PINPOINT TEST C
Clutch pedal pulsation	Clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft not correctly lubricated Flywheel Worn pressure plate springs	GO to PINPOINT TEST B
Clutch related vibrations	Engine component grounding against frame Accessory drive belt Flywheel bolts loose Flywheel Imbalanced clutch pressure plate	GO to PINPOINT TEST B
Hard shifting	Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid Clutch pedal reserve Transmission concern	GO to PINPOINT TEST C
Clutch system leakage	Clutch master cylinder Clutch slave cylinder Clutch hydraulic tubes	INSPECT the clutch master cylinder, the clutch slave cylinder and all hydraulic system tubes for leakage. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to: Clutch Controls .