Clutch faults (Mondeo 1 and 2)

When you press the pedal, it reaches the floor with little or no effort

• Cable breakage (Chapter 6).
• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• The clutch release bearing or fork is faulty (Chapter 6).
• The diaphragm spring in the pressure plate assembly is broken (Chapter 6).

Clutch does not disengage (unable to select gear)

• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc sticking on the transmission input shaft splines (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc sticking to flywheel or pressure plate (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate assembly failure (Chapter 6).
• Faulty or incorrectly assembled clutch release mechanism (Chapter 6).

Clutch slippage (vehicle speed does not increase as engine speed increases)

• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Excessive wear of clutch disc linings (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate defective or diaphragm spring weakened (Chapter 6).

Intense vibration when engaging the clutch

• Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil (Chapter 6).
• Excessive wear of clutch disc linings (Chapter 8).
• Cable jamming or wear (Chapter 6).
• Faulty or deformed pressure plate or diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).
• Worn or loose engine or transmission mounts (Chapter 2A).
• Wear of the clutch disc hub splines or transmission input shaft (Chapter 6).

Noise when pressing or releasing the clutch pedal

• Clutch release bearing wear (Chapter 6).
• Clutch pedal bushings worn or lack of lubrication (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate assembly failure (Chapter 6).
• Damage to the diaphragm spring of the pressure plate (Chapter 6).
• Damping springs of the clutch disc are broken (Chapter 6).