Dealership issues with clutch

[03cobra]

Every car forum is full of they wont cover my clutch problem.

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[BamBam]

Every car forum is full of they wont cover my clutch problem.

Clutch is a wear item, But if you've ever had a clutch go out the symptoms are different than what he's experiencing.

The clutch pedal still goes in and out just fine, but it just won't go in to gear when the car is on.

Transmissions going out and concentric slave cylinders (clutch slave) are not typical wear items so it will be covered under warranty. (had mine warranty replaced on my Nissan)

 

[Bcart50]

With only having 6200 miles you should have no problems taking it to the dealer and having warranty cover it.. That is probably one of the reasons for you buying a new car right?? Stop worrying so much and take it in. (this is coming from a ford tech)

 

[luisinho93]

Late Update:
Ford is covering my clutch.
But clutch is on back order so who knows how long I have to wait to get it back.

 

[MSMStannyl]

Wow, that's surprising actually. So it was actually the clutch itself, not the slave cylinder? I'm really surprised they're covering a wearable part like that. Good for you tho!

I get that in many cases they won't cover wearable parts. Most manufacturer's won't. However, I love how these dealers are always quick to jump on the "abuse" wagon on a car that came with a freaking line lock from the factory!...

 

[BamBam]

It was the clutch?

That's good it's being covered.

 

[luisinho93]

Wow, that's surprising actually. So it was actually the clutch itself, not the slave cylinder? I'm really surprised they're covering a wearable part like that. Good for you tho!

I get that in many cases they won't cover wearable parts. Most manufacturer's won't. However, I love how these dealers are always quick to jump on the "abuse" wagon on a car that came with a freaking line lock from the factory!...

I gave them an earful. They told me my car looked like it was abuse but I told them what's abuse? I bought a 5.0 not a Fusion. Ford knows why customers buys 5.0s.

 

[luisinho93]

It was the clutch?

That's good it's being covered.

It was the clutch. Elk Grove Ford gave me a call back saying if I want, I could take my car to them after it's fixed to double check the work that was done to it. Free of charge.

 

[cop on my back]

Never heard of a slave cylinder failing, but lots of clutches. Here is mine that went boom. Thing is, Ford will just put the same piece of sh1t in there and likely to happen again. I went with a McLeod RST

 

[luisinho93]

Never heard of a slave cylinder failing, but lots of clutches. Here is mine that went boom. Thing is, Ford will just put the same piece of sh1t in there and likely to happen again. I went with a McLeod RST

Stock clutch is horrible. Eventually I'll get something much better along with a TH400 trans.

 

[On1wheel]

Had the same issue (clutch pedal mushy and only could put it in gear with car off). Took my car to service in sacramento on aug 23rd. They said its the clutch, my clutch felt perfect until slave gave out. Parts on backorder and wont be in until the 16th. Over a month to do a damn clutch!

 

[ScottsGT]

Had the same issue (clutch pedal mushy and only could put it in gear with car off). Took my car to service in sacramento on aug 23rd. They said its the clutch, my clutch felt perfect until slave gave out. Parts on backorder and wont be in until the 16th. Over a month to do a damn clutch!

No way would I reinstall a Ford clutch. Even if it was under warranty. RST is what you need. Since the dealership is having a hard time sourcing a part, see if they will install an aftermarket just to get you back on the road? Never hurts to ask.

 

[On1wheel]

i was wanting a twin disk so i asked the regional manager if thatd be an option, they will not install any parts from customer under warrenty work.

 

[SD_GT]

Chances are it's the clutch and you actually might have a shot at getting it repaired under warranty. If I'm not mistaken, the clutches in these cars come with a 1 year/12,000 mile warranty.

My dealership was shit, I had been complaining about my clutch since 9k miles and they never did anything and denied anything was even wrong, stating that it felt normal and they couldn't duplicate the issues I was having. Sure enough, the clutch went out at 18k. If you do choose to have an aftermarket unit put in, please go to a reliable speed shop. I'm going through hell with mine after their shoddy install.

 

[SD_GT]

i was wanting a twin disk so i asked the regional manager if thatd be an option, they will not install any parts from customer under warrenty work.

What the hell? Most dealerships are just fine doing the install. Run!

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