This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Manual clutch malfunctioned including remaining disengaged (in gear) while pedal was depressed to the floor. Slave cylinder failed and leaked fluid necessitating replacement. Occurred at <45000 miles and is identical to the fail mechanism exhibited on neighbors 2001 F150 4.6 at 39000 miles.
The contact stated while driving the clutch would not disengage. He took the vehicle to a certified repair shop for diagnosis. The engine lost a cylinder and fluid leaked out into the engine. The vehicle is being repaired at the contact's expense.
Vehicle lost motion intermittently while driving 0-40 mph and when the clutch was being engaged. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid.
The vehicle failed to accelerate when the clutch was applied during various speeds of 0-45 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid.
Transmission problems: Clutch did not disengage properly. Driver had to change gears repeatedly in order to shift. This produced dangerous driving problems. Dealer replaced the master cylinder relay at consumer's expense.
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- Albuquerque, NM, USA