Clutch replacement cost

1998 FORD ESCORT
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RRGARDNER1
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What is the approximate cost for parts and labor to replace the clutch in a 1998 Ford Escort?

Does the clutch need to be replaced to diagnose whether the transmission is good or bad?

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Mar 11, 2008 at 6:32 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Normally if there is an issue with a manual transmission then the clutch is the issue. It is very rare to have an issue with a manual transmission but yes, the clutch will need to be in good working order to determine if the transmission has an issue.

Here are a couple guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

The cost of it will depend on where you have it replaced. You can get a complete clutch kit for less than a few hundred dollars and then the labor should be around $800.

So, all total it will be around $1,000.00. Clearly if you have a shop that has a higher labor rate then the cost will be higher.

Please review this and let me know if you have questions.

Thanks
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