Clutch problems

Clutch: Mechanical friction device that engages or disengages the engine from the transmission.
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No power to A/C clutch relay

Ford F-150 2012 3.5L Ecoboost 4 door shortbed 62000 miles
I parked my truck A/C was working fine. Next morning started it up no A/C. After I did some troubleshooting the determination is fuse 30 (A/C clutch power10 A) in the power distribution box is good. I dig up some wiring diagrams and start through it. The load side of fuse 30 should have a internal (in the power distribution box) jumper to pin 3 (switch leg) on relay # 23 (fan clutch relay). I start it up, turn A/C on, I pull relay 23, check pin 3 nothing there. I go ahead and run thru the rest of the circuits. Relay 23 coil pin 1 is hot, I check pin 1 to pin 2 I show power across pin 1 and pin… Read complete
Mslycan from United States 10 years ago  
MS
21 reports 
Peewee from United States 2 years ago
I'm going through the exact same thing as we speak
Luis from United States a year ago
Same here; 2002 7.3 TD Excursion, A/C just quit, no power at clutch, fuse is good, etc.
What did you eventually find / fix ?
Matt from United States a year ago
Under hood on left side check diode for one way.
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Clutch is just gone

Ford F-150 1999 Truck v-6  200000 miles
All of a sudden it feels like my clutch feels like there is nothing there and wont go into gear
Tiffany from United States 8 years ago  
TI
2 reports 
Tiffany from United States 8 years ago
I got a brand new clutch in november i dont think they put in the clutch i bought im pretty sure they put a used one in so i have switched out my master cyllinder that didnt work so now im switching out the slave cyllinder
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Clutch bleeding process

Ford F-150 1995 Xl 4.9l standard cab and bed 2wd M5ODR2 trans 197658 miles
New slave cylinder, New Master cylinder, newline the system is empty what is the best way to fill it and bleed it , there are so much misinformation out there I would appreciate if I could get the proper information thank you in advance
djsred909 from United States 2 years ago  
DJ
2 reports 
Brian from United States 2 years ago
How do I bleed my clutch and can you install the pressure plate incorrectly how can you tell
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Started to violently buck as I go into 3rd after I let out of clutch a

Ford F-150 1991 300 in line6 150000 miles
Started to buck violently after I shift into 3rd gear and stalles and as I let off the gas it will stop
Tracienor from United States 4 years ago  
TR
1 reply 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
The problem you're experiencing with your 1991 Ford F-150 could be due to several reasons. Some common causes of bucking and stalling after shifting into 3rd gear include:

Engine misfire: If one or more of the cylinders in your engine are not firing properly, this can cause bucking and stalling.
Ignition system issues: If the ignition system is not functioning properly, this can cause bucking and stalling.
Fuel system problems: If there is an issue with the fuel system, such as a clogged fuel filter, this can cause bucking and stalling.
Transmission problems: If there is an issue with the transmission, such as a slipping clutch, this can cause bucking and stalling.
Vacuum leaks: If there is a vacuum leak in the engine, this can cause bucking and stalling.
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Clutch problems it's making like a grinding and growling sound

Ford F-150 1995 Maual 109000 miles
I had a clutch kit put in my 1995 f150 and now it is making a grindin or growling noise. It guieter when clutch is pushed in. It seems to be worse when it is warmed up
Cutter from United States 11 years ago  
CU
2 reports 
Knuth from United States 11 years ago
Who changed the clutch? Is it possible that any piece (like a small flywheel bolt) was left behind and is causing the noise?
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Ac clutch keeps turning

Ford F-150 1999 F150 4.6l 170000 miles
My ac compresser comes on when I have the switches disconnected and controlsee are off and when trying to recharge the system it want take any freon i used a vacuum pump to pull out the moisture can you tell me what could cause this to happen and how to get it fixed
Javiercarter14@gmail.com from United States 10 years ago  
JA
2 reports 

Transmission or clutch

Ford F-150 1996 f150 v6 5speed 146500 miles
The truck will Rev really high but won't catch speed got home today and seen smoke coming right out of the front of the transmission
pable from United States 11 years ago  
PA
4 reports 

Burning clutch smell

Ford F-150 2010  160000 miles
Have a smell like a burning clutch...cant check the dipstick because FORD didnt put on in, climbed under truck checked it was good...transmission problem or easy fix???
RoboGrunt from United States 9 months ago  
RO

No power to AC clutch

Ford F-150 2006 Truck 4.2L FX2 200000 miles
AC clutch no power, fuses good relay works
Jesus Alvillar from United States a year ago  
JE
10 reports 

Ac clutch fuse location

Ford F-150 2006 Pick up 240 miles
Ac Clutch not engageing and no cold air
Iderekr from Canada 9 years ago  
ID
14 reports 

Ac clutch keeps turning

Ford F-150 1999 F150 4.6l 170000 miles
My ac compresser comes on when I have the switches disconnected and controls are off and when trying to recharge the system it want take any freon i used a vacuum pump to pull out the moisture can you tell me what could cause this to happen and how to get it fixed on my 99 f150
Javiercarter14@gmail.com from United States 10 years ago  
JA
1 report 

Push clutch in , no start , has power

Ford F-150 2001 Xl 103000 miles
Push clutch in to start , it will start. Sometimes push it in , nothing happens. Battery is good. Sit a bit and try it and it starts ?
Mike from United States 11 years ago  
MI
2 reports 

Clutch needs to be greased

Ford F-150 1992 5.0 248569 miles
Hearing noise from stick shift and clutch area
Toby from United States 11 years ago  
TO

A/C trouble Ford F-150 2013 SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2013 Truck  95000 miles
Ford F-150 2013 my ac stoped working no compressor clutch no coolant fan no cabin blower I checked fuses and relays and Freon charge all checked good could this be the computer control it has done this before and then started working again intermittently now it’s not working again
Tony from United States 4 years ago  
TO
9 reports 
Dash from United States 4 years ago
Mine too I've checked every thing in fuse box
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Tony from United States 4 years ago
It was the blower motor connector
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Truck will not start , I turn the key nothing happens

Ford F-150 2007 F150 4.2l manual transmission  322000 miles
My truck was running ,while it was running I attempted to plug un a scan tool when I did the truck made a ding noise and I killed my truck attempted to start it again and nothing happened no click from the starter or anything I changed the ignition switch, the clutch safety switch still nothing ,I checked the starter solenoid and it works properly what is my problem
Joey from United States 7 years ago  
JO
10 reports 
Hates Ford f150 4.2l engine from United States 7 years ago
Try resetting the fuel pump switch and all reays
Klaneable from Canada 4 years ago
I have Same problem. How do I do that? Reset the relays and that? Thanks 🙏🏻
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Ac compressor

Ford F-150 2011 5.0L 306436 miles
Put knew ac system and the ac clutch still does not kick on and the fuses are good and the relays what could it be
Bird from United States 3 years ago  
BI
11 reports 
chella from United States 3 years ago
Pit in a new ac compressor and still wont kick in
Bloodbath from United States 3 years ago
Anyone got any ideas? Freon is at correct pressure. Tried jumping the relay and nothing.
Low beam from United States 2 years ago
I have the same problem here I installed new compressor condenser and hight pressure switch
Gidman from other a year ago
I have replaced a new ac compressor and still wont kick on
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Clutch pedal is broke

Ford F-150 1996 2wd manual transmission 160000 miles
Today, when driving home, I down shifted, to turn onto my street, when I pushed the clutch in, it went straight to the floor, and stayed there, like something snapped in there. There is a little plastic hook - looking thing, that indeed broke. What is this piece called? And how do I replace it?
Gwen from United States 11 years ago  
GW
4 reports 
fixme from United States 7 years ago
Same here 2020 happened like 4 days ago
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Clutch losing pressure

Ford F-150 2000 6cy.  175000 miles
Clutch won't hold pressure and it is hard to shift without pumping the clutch pedal
Edmond from United States 11 years ago  
ED
2 replies 
Russell from United States 11 years ago
Hi Edmond, did you check if you are losing clutch fluid?
Russell from United States 11 years ago
Try checking the master cylinder AND slave cylinder AND the line/tube for leaks. Good luck.
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Hard shifting in to gears

Ford F-150 1987 300 6cyl 200000 miles
We put clutch kit in and slave cylinder in and it grinds going into gears but once going down the road it changes smothly its just when its stopped when we have problems.
Bill from United States 10 years ago  
BI
1 report 
Forrest from United States 2 years ago
It's been a long time since you posted, but have you checked your firewall for flex or cracks? If not that, then maybe the aluminum-ish clutch/brake pedal bracket is starting to fatigue.
Both of these issues on mine caused grinding when moving from a dead stop, and the tranny didn't want to let go of gears, especially first gear, but only with the clutch disengaged(peddle pressed down). Floating gears as best I can seemed to get past the grinding issues. So too does a firewall reinforcement plate(some fabrication is likely required) from Bronco Graveyard, and a new-used clutch/pedal bracket
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Ac compressor not come on

Ford F-150 1993 XLT/5.0  202000 miles
Ac compressor clutch not engage
PELON from United States 7 years ago  
PE
9 reports 
chella from United States 3 years ago
Same problem with my 2006 ford f150
Dtrsound from United States 3 months ago
Low pressure switch probably doing its job. Check for refrigerant leaks
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No first or second gear

Ford F-150 1997 4.6 tritan V8 150000 miles
It started out that I lost first and second gear in my truck. Third, fourth, fifth, and reverse all worked fine. Then I went to drive it one day and none of the gears would work at all. I could put it into gear but the truck wouldn't move at all. I could take it out of and put it into gear without using the clutch at all. And when parked and put into gear the truck would roll like it was in neutral. And while in gear I could release my foot from the clutch and it would continue running instead of killing it. What is wrong with my truck??
melissa from United States 11 years ago  
ME
6 reports 
Hinny150 from United States a year ago
Same in have the 94 f150 4.9 l 5 speed manual and 1st and 2nd don't work 3rd 4th and over drive and reverse all work can't figure out why it doesn't work can anyone help me this is my only vehicle and I can't afford to buy anything
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Air conditioner stopped working

Ford F-150 1996 302 250000 miles
I had the compressor replaced and system vacuumed and recharged. I was told that I would soon need a new fan clutch. Air worked great for about 3 weeks then compressor quit kicking in. I replaced the fan clutch. Compressor clutch will kick in for a few seconds about every 30-45 seconds but doesn't run constantly. Now what?
Mark from United States 3 months ago  
MA

Hesitation from 3rd to 4th

Ford F-150 2012 Lariat Supercrew, 5.0L V8 147555 miles
When driving in the city it’s not as noticeable when shift from 3rd to 4th or 5th to 4th. It becomes more noticeable on the highway, almost as if it doesn’t want to shift into 4th gear, causing the hesitation. When in 4th gear I noticed a lack of acceleration, as if it’s forced. Was told it could be either burnt up clutch pack, lead frame, or torque converter. Any tips would help (fyi I’m not super knowledgeable on cars and trucks still trying to learn)
Erinn from United States 5 months ago  
ER
1 report 

AC not working

Ford F-150 2017 3.5L ecoboost 90500 miles
AC not working, where located AC complesor Clutch Relay?
noeldjm from United States 6 months ago  
NO

Air conditioning not working

Ford F-150 2018 5 liter 100000 miles
Trying to locate fuse for air conditioning clutch relay
Phillipm from Canada 2 years ago  
PH
7 reports 

4.2 v6 won't idle and hesitates at low rpms.

Ford F-150 1998 4.2l v6 2wd 277000 miles
98 f150 4.2 v6 5 speed. Will start and run as long as i stay on the throttle. If i let off the throttle while the truck is not moving or clutch is depressed, it dies. Sometimes when i go to accelerate, or at partial throttle, it and feels like it's being choked but when i get on the throttle or I'm completely off the throttle, it runs just fine. I replaced egr and cleaned the tube as best i could but wasn't able to clean the entire tube. After doing this the truck cranked and started to idle like it supposed to, but soon as i started driving, the problem persisted again. I cleaned the IAC and… Read complete
Jbear2086 from United States 4 years ago  
JB
7 reports 

Loud air conditioning noise

Ford F-150 2014 Air conditioning 29000 miles
My f150 started making loud noise at least three times unit now at dealers said they can't find anything unit still under warranty they have it two days said no problems with air conditioning clutch. Bowler motor motor no fuse problem no belt problem. Sounds like a airplane taking ,dealer said it's normal
Mark problem so there is no damAge to engine or air conditioning unit. Oh well just waiting to hear back again it was98 degrees on the last loud noise I turned off the engineer and it stopped. I feel a bearing is going out I want it fixed before warranty runs out.
Gene from United States 6 years ago  
GE
1 report 

Neutral safety switch quit working after 2 days

Ford F-150 2005  152000 miles
Did a clutch change along with the master cylinder and slave cylinder. Installed the new neutral safety switch and after 2 days it quit working. Could tow and manually start truck no problem but not start with key. Removed and reinstalled the switch 4 times and no luck.
Woody-56 from Canada 7 years ago  
WO
2 reports 

The truck won't start it only makes a loud click sound when you try it

Ford F-150 1998 long box 1/2 ton 300000 miles
It won't start but I know my battery is brand new I just changed the starter relay all I can think of is either it is the starter or silinoid. There is alot of rattling going on under the truck in the vicinity of the catilictic converteror the standard transmission could it be the linkage or clutch being not inline?
flip from Canada 7 years ago  
FL
2 reports 

Rear brakes

Ford F-150 1997 Manual/ 4 litre  318000 miles
Rear brakes are locking up after parking even when I do not use the parking brake. Truck is hard to move forward and will not Coast. I'm afraid I will burn out my clutch

Solved my own problem, I pulled the brake wires by hand and they released ! This happened on one of my other Fords, seems the parking brakes don't always release.
Jimm from Canada 9 years ago  
JI
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