1996 Ford F150 clutch problem

1996 FORD F-150
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NYNNIANNE
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about six months ago I had the clutch replaced in my truck. I noticed this problem then, but when I took it back to the repair shop I was told they didn't notice what I was saying. then three weeks ago it went out again. now, as before. it stutters as I take off either in first or reverse. sort of a jumpy take off. it didn't do this before the clutch went out the first time. I've never driven a hydrolic clutch before, but I can't even fathom that that has anything to do with it unless it's a problem with the hydrolic system it'self. not my driving. I've been driving standard transmissions for over 30 years and never had this problem before. any ideas what could be the problem since the auto shop doesn't seem to want to look for the problem.
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Nynn
Jan 1, 2006 at 5:27 PM

What to check next

Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.

Return to the installer with a clear description of when the shudder occurs. Request inspection of the installed clutch, mating surfaces and associated components before another replacement is authorized.

Guidance references and applicability

Source: This question and its visible discussion. The roadmap distinguishes the original owner's reports from other participants' experiences; proposed follow-up is editorial guidance, not a confirmed diagnosis. ZF: Installing clutches https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/knowledge-hub/installing-clutches/ General installation and contamination considerations, not a diagnosis of this clutch.

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PALCO
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one or more torque springs have broken and/or colapsed
Jan 1, 2006 at 7:52 PM
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BRETT ANDERSON
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Make sure they turned the flywheel
Jan 3, 2006 at 1:13 AM
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DARRYL
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Hello: If it is a hydraulic clutch then it isn't a linkage problem, thats for sure. Wonder if they put the clutch disk in backwards. In most cases this is not possible, but if it can be put in backwards then the hub of the clutch that has the springs will not work and act like a springless center hub. Possibly grease on the surfaces, sometimes that makes them shudder. I don't know what else it might be without a little more info.
good luck
Darryl...
Jan 16, 2006 at 1:12 PM
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DB554
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it could be as simple as a piolot bearing a lot of times they are overlooked
Jan 17, 2006 at 7:56 AM
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Discussion summary

1996 Ford F150 clutch problem

A 1996 F-150 shuddered when pulling away in first or reverse after clutch replacement. The owner reported another clutch failure and recurrence of the same takeoff problem. Replies proposed several installation and component issues.

Reported outcome: No inspection finding or successful correction was reported.

Broken springs, flywheel condition, contamination, disc orientation and the pilot bearing were suggestions, not established failures.

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