Symptom Chart - Clutch Operation

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.

SYMPTOM CHART - CLUTCH OPERATION

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Clutch slippage	Clutch pedal reserve Diaphragm springs Clutch pressure plate Clutch disc facing Hardened or oiled clutch disc facing surface Flywheel	GO to COMPONENT TESTS for CLUTCH SLIPPAGE in this service information.
Clutch chatter, rattle or shudder	Engine mounts Oil on clutch disc facing Diaphragm springs Clutch pressure plate Clutch disc facing Flywheel Clutch disc Pilot bearing	GO to COMPONENT TESTS for CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER in this service information.
Clutch drag	Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid Air in hydraulic system Clutch pedal reserve Diaphragm springs Clutch disc Clutch disc splines Oil on facing	GO to COMPONENT TESTS for Clutch Drag in this service information.
Clutch pedal pulsation	Clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft not correctly lubricated Flywheel Worn springs in pressure plate	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Hard shifting	Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid Excessive clutch pedal free play Damaged or worn gear shifter fork Damaged clutch slave cylinder Contamination of the clutch Transaxle concern	GO to COMPONENT TESTS for Hard Shifting in this service information.
Clutch system leakage	Clutch master cylinder Clutch slave cylinder Clutch hydraulic tubes	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .