Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- C1 TRANSAXLE NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER TEST
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Press the clutch pedal.
- Does the noise stop when the clutch pedal is pressed?
NOTE: With the clutch pedal fully pressed, the input shaft should stop rotating.- Yes : REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION -- FUSION & MILAN article for transaxle concerns.
- No : GO to C2.
- C2 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY
- Press the clutch pedal lightly by hand.
- Measure the distance the clutch pedal travels.
- Is the clutch pedal travel within 1-3 mm (0.039-0.118 in)?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : ADJUST clutch pedal freeplay. REFER to CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY ADJUSTMENT in this service information.
- C3 CHECK THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER
- Inspect the clutch slave cylinder for wear or loss of lubrication.
- Are there signs of wear or loss of lubrication?
- Yes : INSTALL a new clutch slave cylinder. REFER to CLUTCH CONTROLS -- FUSION & MILAN article.
- No : GO to C4.
- C4 CHECK THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for damage or material between the pressure plate and flywheel.
- Are there signs of damage?
- Yes : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH CONTROLS -- FUSION & MILAN article.
- No : GO to C5.
- C5 CHECK CLUTCH PEDAL SWITCHES
- Inspect clutch pedal switches for damage or incorrect installation.
- Are there any signs of damage or incorrect installation?
- Yes : REPLACE or REINSTALL clutch pedal switches as necessary.
- No : REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION -- FUSION & MILAN article for transaxle concerns.