Ford Ranger with a clutch problem.

[Red FX4]

Here is another possibility. I know of one Ranger that had this problem for a long time. He decided to replace the M/C and in the process of doing it, he discovered the bulkhead that the M/C attaches to was cracked. This was flexing when the clutch pedal was pushed in resulting in only partial disengagement. He repaired/reinforced the bulkhead and after reinstalling the M/C it work perfectly.

The pilot bearing can also drag which can seems like only partial disengagement of the clutch.

[nevets]

have 01 ranger with the trans basicaly dead only have first second and reverse. my question is the is there any way to remove the line from the transmission with out the plastic bushing to push in to relaese it. thanks

[bigredscowboy]

Your prob going to want a new clutch and slave. Go ahead and get the slave, it will have the plastic piece in the box, which you can borrow for the time being to get the old one off

[clint1979]

My clutch pedal has been screwy for a while. It worked fine for short distances but if you drove it more than a few miles the pedal would almost become impossible to press. Today that happened as I was pulling into my driveway and I pressed down really hard. I heard a small pop and now my pedal is really really loose and i cannot shift into any gear at all. I am a pipe fitter at a shipyard and not a mechanic and I would appreciate any advise I can get! My truck is a Mazda B2500 Thanks

[bigredscowboy]

Check your clutch reservoir under the hood, screwed into the firewall. It is probably empty and you probably blew your slave.

I found changing the clutch to be surprisingly easy. It does require lots of tools, extensions and elbows are especially helpful. Unfortunately, the first go around is tedious, as things have rusted and corroded, and you are simply trying to figure it out. I got a Haynes manual and had the tranny out in two days of taking-my-time work (not counting the episode with the V6 Y-pipe that you won't have). Had it back together in another day. Now I can get the tranny out in 3 hours or less and have it back in in about half that (a body lift is a miracle worker on the V6). If you have the time and the will it will work out. Otherwise, be prepared to bend over at a mechanic because the slave is inside the bellhousing. Replace as much as you can afford while in there because it is a pain to go back in for a $5 part.

[clint1979]

Originally Posted by bigredscowboy

Check your clutch reservoir under the hood, screwed into the firewall. It is probably empty and you probably blew your slave.

I found changing the clutch to be surprisingly easy. It does require lots of tools, extensions and elbows are especially helpful. Unfortunately, the first go around is tedious, as things have rusted and corroded, and you are simply trying to figure it out. I got a Haynes manual and had the tranny out in two days of taking-my-time work (not counting the episode with the V6 Y-pipe that you won't have). Had it back together in another day. Now I can get the tranny out in 3 hours or less and have it back in in about half that (a body lift is a miracle worker on the V6). If you have the time and the will it will work out. Otherwise, be prepared to bend over at a mechanic because the slave is inside the bellhousing. Replace as much as you can afford while in there because it is a pain to go back in for a $5 part.

Thanks I will try and change the slave. Have a good one!

[jimbo2k]

2002 five speed. Replaced the pedal assembly. Old one was binding and making noises, and real stiff. New one was 99 dollars and fifty for my mechanic. Feels like a new car, so smooth and effortless. Money well spent. Jim

[nevets]

Found out its my patsbsyatem screwing things up