1995 Ford Mustang Hard Shifting

1995 FORD MUSTANG
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SPONGE27
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I have about 120000 miles on my 1995 Mustang 3.8ltr car. Lately Ive been having more and more trouble shifting gears. The problem seems happen only when im shifiting into 1st, 2nd, and reverse gears. But the the most constant problem is upshifting from 1st to second gear when Im driving. Is this a sign that I need a new clutch?
Feb 27, 2006 at 10:03 AM
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check lower bell housing for fluid leak---check the clutch master cyl also for fluid level. sounds like the slave cylinder is going and i recommend you replace everything in there if you disassemble...resurface the flywheel as well.
FORD CLUTCHES ARE A PISSER TO BLEED BE FORWARNED
Feb 27, 2006 at 12:24 PM
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Check the lower bell housing for fluid leaks and the clutch master cylinder fluid level. A failing slave cylinder is suspected. If the transmission is opened, replace the clutch components and resurface the flywheel. Ford clutches can be difficult to bleed.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Mustang 3.8L with about 120,000 miles reports increasing trouble shifting into 1st, 2nd, and reverse, especially when upshifting from 1st to 2nd, and asks whether a new clutch is needed. The expert recommends checking for a lower bell housing leak and low clutch master cylinder fluid, suspects a failing slave cylinder, and advises replacing the clutch components and resurfacing the flywheel if the assembly is disassembled.

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