ford ranger clutch judder

[miker]

as above, my 2003 ranger has got clutch judder, mainly when damp in the morning, seems to get better when it has warmed up, also does it with a load on, its done 90,000 miles so does anyone think it might need a new clutch?

any ideas folks, cheers mike

[firewoodman]

ummm yes

had same with my sprinter and it turned out to need

clutch

dual mass flywheel

and new master cylinder

 

also have you had your cambelt done?? might be worth getting it done whilst its in

[roseyweb]

Mine has been doing this for about 2 years still going strong though

[samarb]

Yes needs a new one. Also the clutch ain't that great on them so treat it as so and use lr if you need to reverse trailer. Sam

[armchairarborist]

Mine has been doing this for about 2 years still going strong though

 

haha its not broke till it won't drive no more:thumbup:

[Lorry thompson]

If your clutch is ok may turn out to be prop shaft problems? I don't know if it has one I know nowt about mechanics but changed clutch on my transit (changed it to solid fly wheel or whatever old school) and it started juddering few people said clutch but was prop shaft bushes. I was told to test clutch put right heel on brake and rev with toes let clutch out in 5th gear it should conk out but if it tries driving clutch is on the way out if that makes sense.

[Paul Jenks]

Always go for a solid flywheel. The dual mass ones cause problems and don't last as long I've been told. We recently had the clutch replaced in our 53Navarra, 140k, and it came back judderring. Turned out the flywheel was warped. This was then skimmed and all seems fine. If the vehicle is a good runner spend a little more and get a decent clutch replacement

[combined tree services]

the 2003 rangers do not have a Dual mass flywheel , you will most ikely find that the clutch has got hot at some point and also the pressure plate may be a little worn , £2oo will get you a new clutch , we did it our selves which did help , also your ranger shoult have had a new cam belt at 90k , one tip is that once you have had a new clutcu fitted if you have any reversing up hills to do wth a trailer , where possible put it in low box .

[gensetsteve]

When they take the box out make sure oil has not leaked from crank seal or gearbox. If it judders less when hot it could be the oil burning off or getting warm causes less judder. Check the box is not over filled.

[Mark James]

the 2003 rangers do not have a Dual mass flywheel , you will most ikely find that the clutch has got hot at some point and also the pressure plate may be a little worn , £2oo will get you a new clutch , we did it our selves which did help , also your ranger shoult have had a new cam belt at 90k , one tip is that once you have had a new clutcu fitted if you have any reversing up hills to do wth a trailer , where possible put it in low box .

 

It's 100% the pressure plate drive it on it will be grand until it goes completely.