Slave cylinder or clutch (F150, brakes, best, truck)
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I have a 1999 Ford F-150,My problem is when I push in the clutch it goes all the way to the floor with the feeling of no pressure at all and cannot get it out of neutral into any gear! I just don't want to take it to a garage and get ripped off,I have had some friends say it appears to be the slave cylinder and much easier to fix than the clutch and would probably run $100-$150 where a clutch will run me at least $600.00. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I think you are right that it's a problem with the clutch hydraulics, *probably* the slave cylinder but not necessarily. Some Fords had a combined throwout bearing and slave cylinder, you have to pull the transmission to change it so might as well put in a clutch friction plate at the same time.
If you will change the brake fluid/clutch fluid every 2 years or oftener, you probably won't have this problem again.
Don't go trying to force it into gear.
If you have tools and a garage, changing the slave cylinder is not that hard, at least on most trucks it isn't. If it's not 4X4, really even changing the clutch isn't that hard.
You may want to post up on your local forum to get suggestions on a good shop, if you have not yet found one worthy of your trust.
i have a 2006 ford f150xl, love my truck but haveing the same issues. have only about two inches of clutch from the floor. how difficult is to change slave cyl. and how expensive is it.
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If you are familiar with bleeding brakes, the slave cylinder is a simple, cheap DIY repair. Under $100. With labor double that for a good reasonable shop.
It does sound like it's likely your problem, though it could also be the master
or a leak in the line. Have you checked the fluid level?
i have a 2006 ford f150xl, love my truck but haveing the same issues. have only about two inches of clutch from the floor. how difficult is to change slave cyl. and how expensive is it.
Check the clutch master fluid level and top off if needed, then bleed the system. If it's only a little bit low, you may be able to bleed it out just by pumping the clutch pedal repeatedly ... slowly, don't let the pedal come up too fast.
A common problem on these trucks, however, is that the bushings at the clutch pedal linkage to the clutch master cylinder or the ones on the clutch pedal cross-shaft are broken or worn out. This will cause a substantial amount of lost motion of the clutch pedal shaft rotation or inability to push the clutch master cylinder piston in.
The bushing at the pedal arm to the master is best replaced with a Ford dealer part ... IIRC, about $10. ... and pops back in in 30 seconds.
If the clutch pedal shaft isn't rotating without slop, then you'll need the "clutch pedal box" bushing kit from the dealer. IIRC, about $20 worth of bushings & shims to rebuild this. You'll need to drop the brake pedal linkages and move the brake booster off it's mounts, then drop the pedal box mounting bolts and wiggle the box out of the truck. It's a rather close fit, but it will come out. Taking it apart is relatively easy, but getting all the bushings back in with the shaft takes a bit of finesse. The box re-install isn't too bad to do ... I've done these in less than 1.5 hours in an unhurried fashion.
In my experience, the clutch pedal linkages are a much higher failure rate item than the clutch slave cylinders, especially where there's a lot of lost motion in the actuation of the master cylinder but the slave appears to be working OK once the master is actuated.
I have a 1999 Ford F-150,My problem is when I push in the clutch it goes all the way to the floor with the feeling of no pressure at all and cannot get it out of neutral into any gear! My brother and I got under the truck and found fluid was leaking from the front of transmission. We agreed the clutch slave cylinder is leaking and need to be replaced. We will be taking the transmission down next Saturday.
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Could be the slave, master, clutch itself, both or all 3. The best place to start is by inserting an inspection camera under the boot where the release arm comes out. If that clutch has been in there since 1999, even if not worn out it may have fallen apart from age.
I have a 1999 Ford F150 v6. I just changed the clutch and slave cylinder. the problem I am having now is the pedal goes all the way down and I cannot shift into gear. is there a way to purge the line. or what is wrong
I have a 1999 Ford F-150,My problem is when I push in the clutch it goes all the way to the floor with the feeling of no pressure at all and cannot get it out of neutral into any gear! I just don't want to take it to a garage and get ripped off,I have had some friends say it appears to be the slave cylinder and much easier to fix than the clutch and would probably run $100-$150 where a clutch will run me at least $600.00. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Sounds like the cylinder, and you can easily check it yourself. Look it up on Google. It's an easy diagnose to do yourself. If you eliminate it, then you know it's time for a pro.
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