[fordpetrolhead]

When i go through my gears and lift my foot off the clutch the clutch does not kick in for about 3 seconds then you can here it going into gear a bit like an automatic,its a 2001,1.8 hatch,hope i can get an idea what this is.

Rick

[shaun3424]

Could be one or two things on the early Focus they had a problem with some poor welding on the clutch pedel near the clevis pins causing the clutch master cylinder to jam. The only other thing I can think of is the clutch assembly itself worn and not releasing when the pedal is. Hope this helps :)

[fordpetrolhead]

Originally Posted by shaun3424

Could be one or two things on the early Focus they had a problem with some poor welding on the clutch pedel near the clevis pins causing the clutch master cylinder to jam. The only other thing I can think of is the clutch assembly itself worn and not releasing when the pedal is. Hope this helps :)

Its only been happening the past month and it does sound like the second one ,does it mean a new clutch,thanks,rick

[shaun3424]

If the clutch is worn it will require replacing just out of curiosity how many miles has the car got on it and has it ever had a clutch fitted to your knowledge:)

[fordpetrolhead]

Originally Posted by shaun3424

If the clutch is worn it will require replacing just out of curiosity how many miles has the car got on it and has it ever had a clutch fitted to your knowledge:)

Just got too 70,000 and too my knowlege over 2 n half yrs not been replaced

[shaun3424]

70,000 miles is about average for a clutch to go on normal driving conditions personally I think a new clutch assembly will sort out your problem:)

[fordpetrolhead]

Thanks very much,cheers