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Hi, My brother has my old truck. A 2002 aprox.125,000 4x4 Super Cab with 6sp. tranny. Today, he said the clutch pedal stuck down on him 4 times, and he would have to pull it back up with his toe. Each time it stuck down, the clutch was disengauged. The cluch seemed to work correct in relation to pedal position. Just the pedal sticking in the down position.
Could there be something in the master cylinder hanging, keeping the pedal from coming back up? The mechanicals of the pedal seem to move freely with no binding.
Thanks,
Brian
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2004 Crew Cab FX4 Torqueshift. All Stock except EGR cooler is FIXED, Straight Piped, and a Coolant Filter, 146,000 miles
It's most likely a master or slave cylinder issue. The spring on the clutch pedal will keep it in the down or up position if there is no resistance from the hydraulic assembly. This is of course assuming you are not dealing with a bent fork or something.
First thing is to check the reservoir and make sure it's not a low fluid issue. If there were no other symptoms or noises with the pedal problem then I would recommend replacing the master/slave assembly. You can buy a pre-bled unit from Ford for around $150 plus another $7 for the metal rod and clip that attaches to the pedal.
If you want instructions on how to change it let me know. It takes about 30 - 45 minutes the first time.
I second the master/slave cylinder. Mine did the exact same thing while I was pulling a trailor from TX to PA. I had the dealer replace it for around 250-300. Can't quite remember exactly how much.
Ditto the above posts. Mine went south a few months back. It's a pretty easy DIY swap. If I remember right, the new master/slave assembly ran about $150.
I put the new hydraulic system on. Was not a bad job. I had more trouble getting the clutch switch off than anything else. Time will tell if that was the problem.
Also $140.00 after tax from Ford, that is pre-bled system with New pushrod and clip that attaches to pedal.
Thanks,
Brian
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2004 Crew Cab FX4 Torqueshift. All Stock except EGR cooler is FIXED, Straight Piped, and a Coolant Filter, 146,000 miles
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