Clutch Cable?
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Clutch Cable?
Hello all,
I have a 2000 F150 manual 4.2 4x2. About 1 in 7 shifts results in the clutch engaging at the floor, and the pedal itself does not spring up to it’s regular resting place (about 1/2 the height). To correct, I have been letting the pedal go without any resistance by me (which seems to correct the problem temporarily). I am thinking that the clutch cable is being caught somewhere. What are you thoughts? I appreciate all suggestions and/or recommendations.
I have a 2000 F150 manual 4.2 4x2. About 1 in 7 shifts results in the clutch engaging at the floor, and the pedal itself does not spring up to it’s regular resting place (about 1/2 the height). To correct, I have been letting the pedal go without any resistance by me (which seems to correct the problem temporarily). I am thinking that the clutch cable is being caught somewhere. What are you thoughts? I appreciate all suggestions and/or recommendations.
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Might need to be bled
The clutch may need to be bled. It's a pretty easy procedure and having a helper won't be a bad idea. I've managed to do it alone several times 
Be sure to let the truck cool since you'll be playing near the cats and exhast. There's a nipple that needs to be loosened slightly. Place a clear tube over that and the other end should be in a container of clean brake fluid. I usually open up the reservoir and remove the black rubber dam from it.
From here on just depress the clutch repeatedly until bubble free fluid appears in the tube.
Search in the forums. You'll probably find a better outline of how to do this on the site.
Good luck!!
Be sure to let the truck cool since you'll be playing near the cats and exhast. There's a nipple that needs to be loosened slightly. Place a clear tube over that and the other end should be in a container of clean brake fluid. I usually open up the reservoir and remove the black rubber dam from it.
From here on just depress the clutch repeatedly until bubble free fluid appears in the tube.
Search in the forums. You'll probably find a better outline of how to do this on the site.
Good luck!!
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You don't have a clutch cable. The system is hydraulic. You probably have some air in the system.
Otherwise it could be a bad master or slave cylinder. I generally suggest replacing them both if needed, as they both have been subjected to the same contamination that caused them to fail.
I honestly don't know what transmission is in your truck. I am not very familiar with the newer manuals, but I do know clutch cables went out with the 80's. Everything is hydraulic now and most of the new transmissions have the slave mounted so that you have to remove the transmission to get to them. They are a nice setup because they no longer have levers to depress the pressure plate. If you take it out make sure you inspect the clutch. It could be a mechanical problem or damage to the clutch or pressure plate as well.
The first thing I would do is inspect the floor linkage to make sure you haven't worn out a bushing and then bleed the system. The ford internal slave system's seem to be the worst to get all of the air out of. I usually have to bleed them a couple times after driving them to get them completely bled out.
Hope this helps
Alan
Otherwise it could be a bad master or slave cylinder. I generally suggest replacing them both if needed, as they both have been subjected to the same contamination that caused them to fail.
I honestly don't know what transmission is in your truck. I am not very familiar with the newer manuals, but I do know clutch cables went out with the 80's. Everything is hydraulic now and most of the new transmissions have the slave mounted so that you have to remove the transmission to get to them. They are a nice setup because they no longer have levers to depress the pressure plate. If you take it out make sure you inspect the clutch. It could be a mechanical problem or damage to the clutch or pressure plate as well.
The first thing I would do is inspect the floor linkage to make sure you haven't worn out a bushing and then bleed the system. The ford internal slave system's seem to be the worst to get all of the air out of. I usually have to bleed them a couple times after driving them to get them completely bled out.
Hope this helps
Alan
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Thanks alvinsb and dirtyd0g
Thank you alvinsb and dirtyd0g. I appreciate your insight. (As you probably can tell, I am not the most mechanically competent truck owner : ) hahaha (laughing at myself). Maybe one day.