Just curious. How long does your average stock clutch last?

[chrisheltra]

Please tell me they last longer than 25k miles or longer than a set of tires.

Im having sever gear grinding everytime I shift into 3rd gear. The dealer tells me there is a SSM (whatever that is) for this issue. They told me the causes are either a backed out bolt or a worn out clutch. There telling me a new clutch install is $1500 . Ive had this car in the shop twice now for similar issues and they told me everything was fine. The last time was 3 months ago. I know there going to tell me its the clutch no matter what the issue is so they can make some money.

 

[Blackmagic1]

My 06 had 68k on it and worked perfect. I had a 99 that went 99k before seal soaked the disc. If you only have 25k and weren,t drag racing every weekend,it should be fine.Any other dealers close, to getg another opinion?

 

[ademily87]

No way a clutch should be wore out after 25k miles.

Unless you're a female...? That could be understandable. Lol :beer:

If you do get sucked into getting the clutch done, be there when they remove it and look at the "meat" on the disc. Just say you want to see it before you give them $1500 to do an unnecessary job.

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[SILV03MustangGT]

Please tell me they last longer than 25k miles or longer than a set of tires.

Im having sever gear grinding everytime I shift into 3rd gear. The dealer tells me there is a SSM (whatever that is) for this issue. They told me the causes are either a backed out bolt or a worn out clutch. There telling me a new clutch install is $1500 . Ive had this car in the shop twice now for similar issues and they told me everything was fine. The last time was 3 months ago. I know there going to tell me its the clutch no matter what the issue is so they can make some money.

there is a TSB for the pressure plate bolts backing out. there are plenty of FI cars that are still on the stock clutch. i would be pressing for warranty. is it jones ford or palmetto?

 

[chrisheltra]

My 06 had 68k on it and worked perfect. I had a 99 that went 99k before seal soaked the disc. If you only have 25k and weren,t drag racing every weekend,it should be fine.Any other dealers close, to getg another opinion?

Never drag raced it. They are my second oppinion. The original dealer told me everything was fine and that my floor mat was causing my issues.

No way a clutch should be wore out after 25k miles.

Unless you're a female...? That could be understandable. Lol :beer:

If you do get sucked into getting the clutch done, be there when they remove it and look at the "meat" on the disc. Just say you want to see it before you give them $1500 to do an unnecessary job.

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Not a woman.

If they do say they want to replace it I will definitely tell them I want the old parts back but how hard would it be for them to cough up a worn clutch?

If they do tell me its bad Im thinking of replacing it with a mcleod but then my warranty on my trans will be voided.

 

[ademily87]

Watch them remove it.

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[truebluedevil02]

Watch them remove it.

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^ this. Tell them you want to be there when it is removed. And BTW, $1500 for a clutch?? WTF? GTFO. Do it in your garage for free.

 

[Swetrid]

Clutch should last at least 100k if you know how to drive.

 

[chrisheltra]

Im just hoping the come back with the issue in my favor.

 

[Ill_W1N]

1500 to replace is BS! It's under warranty. Tell them to go f*ck themselves and find a new dealer.

 

[chrisheltra]

1500 to replace is BS! It's under warranty. Tell them to go f*ck themselves and find a new dealer.

Warranty doesnt cover wear items (clutch, tires and brakes)

 

[alex12gt]

Well if the bolts back out is the reason for clutch failure then the clutch should be replaced as well under warranty it was uncontrollable wear caused by the issue

 

[ViciousJay]

Warranty doesnt cover wear items (clutch, tires and brakes)

first 12K they do!

i need a new pedal i think, i went to remove my helper spring and fluid was coming out when i pulled the cable off right before pulling spring. I freaked and put it all back together but now the clutch is grabbing crazy!

 

[Dave_6]

Damn all these clutch/trans issues are scaring me away from wanting a 6-speed.

 

[SID297]

Clutch should last at least 100k if you know how to drive.

Truth.


If you end up going that direction, the McLeod is a very good clutch.

 

[chrisheltra]

Well if the bolts back out is the reason for clutch failure then the clutch should be replaced as well under warranty it was uncontrollable wear caused by the issue

+1 Thats what a friend (Ford master tech in VA) and I discussed today. A worn clutch wouldnt explain why my issue is only in 3rd gear. Replacing the clutch isnt going to fix the damaged cause by the gears grinding in side the case either. I cant imagine what my fluid looks like.

 

[Reno Five-O]

Damn all these clutch/trans issues are scaring me away from wanting a 6-speed.

I just passed 32k on the stock clutch and everything is still going strong.

 

[Scuba-Matt]

Chris my nephew had the same problem as you. On his 2011 GT/CS it was the bolts.
He got a new trans, clutch and fly wheel out of the deal. It's been almost a year and everything has been good with the new parts.

 

[2011roush]

Damn all these clutch/trans issues are scaring me away from wanting a 6-speed.

I have over 26k on our 2011 and have never had a trans related issue

 

[PushingSpokes]

My clutch is dead. Transmission grinds into reverse and third