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Clutch does not seem to slip when clutch is out so the clutch may still be ok. The problem is getting into 1st, then the 1-2 shift. The clutch pedal is going almost to the floor before the clutch releases. I had to add some fluid to the resivoir recently. Can repairs be made without dropping the trans. or will that be necessary anyway?
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Vehicle Application: 1999 Ford F-150 4.6L, GAS, Vin W, Eng Cfg V8 No clutch operation or low pedle. The system maybe air locked. After checking for leaks on the cluch master cylinder & slave, raised the front of the car and bled. Can't seem to get a pedal? Tests/Procedures: 1. Once air gets into the clutch master, it can be very hard to get it out. Raise the front of the car 2-3 feet with the rear tires on the ground. Push the clutch pedal by hand slowly about 1/2 way down and release it slowly. Do this until there is some resistance felt. Then open the bleeder and push the pedal to the floor and close the bleeder. If no resistance is felt, replace the clutch master and try the above procedure again. Potential Causes: AIR — Air in the system. Malfunctioning Clutch Master Cylinder — Bad clutch master. Other Causes: Clutch Bleeding Procedure Clutch Pressure Plate Clutch Slave Cylinder Tech Tips: Never pump a clutch pedal when bleeding.
The slave cylinder is notorious for failure on the Mazda M5OD 5 speed manual transmission found in Rangers, F150s, Explorers and Aerostars. Getting into first gear is a challenge with a failing slave cylinder on this truck, and a 1-2 shift is often an issue. If you continue to operate the vehicle this way, you can cause damage (to synchros and gears...been there myself...). You must remove the transmission to service the slave cylinder. While you are there, of course assess the clutch and pressure plate. You may want to just replace it all while you are there. The slave cylinder also contains the throwout bearing in its assembly. Good luck.