1998 Ford Contour Clutch

1998 FORD CONTOUR
87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KGSL10
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My Ford Contour SVT is at 87,000 miles and it's clutch is seriously slipping. I brought it in to get a price estimate for replacing the clutch and the total cost came to $1700! Is that right?
Jun 30, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if it's slipping then most likely the pressure plate/disc is worn out. it takes around 10 labor hours to replace it which would add to around $500 in labor fees. a new clutch disc should be around $125..you shouldn't pay out more than $625 - 650, that is unless it is something more serious than just the pressure plate/disc..
Jun 30, 2010 at 1:53 PM
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