I have a 95 F150, about 186,000 miles. Clutch replaced less than 2 years ago. About 10 – 12 months ago was having trouble shifting into gear. Clutch had to be pressed all the way to the floor to disengage. Had the transmission serviced and bled. Was told that I may have to have master cylinder replaced. Same thing is happening again, but being that it is Christmas time, don’t really have that kind of dough laying around. Can I add fluid to the transmission? Where do I add fluid? What kind of fluid? Just looking for a band-aid solution to buy me a month or two.

Thanks

 

On my 99 there is a little plastic resevoir screwed to my fire wall, near the mastercylinder. It taked dot 3 break fluid. if there is air in the line then you will have to bleed the system.

 

Yes, the hydraulic clutch uses regular brake fluid. The reservoir is mounted next to the brake master cylinder. If the it is bad ti's a simple swap. No idea how much it costs to replace but it can't too much.
If you pump the peddle a couple time before shifting, is it easier?
If so, then the clutch master cylinder is bad.
Bleeding the system is a two person job. Just be sure to keep the fluid topped off.