clutch is stiff in ford focus 2002 which I just bought

Asked by cooke Mar 14, 2013 at 05:20 PM about the 2002 Ford Focus

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just bought a used manual ford focus 2002 and the clutch is stiff.  One mechanic said I need a new transmission!  Can I get the stiff clutch loosened a bit?

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Ninjakid answered 11 years ago

check clutch fluid, located on left side of engine bay. if low refill and pump clutch

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

I think you need to find a different mechanic. The clutch pedal moves the pressure plate. Replacing the transmission won't change that.

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