Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 87

Symptom Chart—Transmission (Manual) and Transfer Case Noise/Vibration
Condition
Clutch rattling noise—
occurs with clutch
engaged, noise
changes/disappears
with clutch pedal
depressed
Clutch squeaking
noise—noise is heard
when the clutch is
operated. Vehicle
moves slowly or
creeps when the clutch
is disengaged. Can
also be difficult to shift
into first and reverse
gear
Clutch squeaking
noise—occurs with
clutch pedal
depressed/released
Clutch whirring/rattle
noise—occurs when
clutch pedal is
depressed
Clutch grating/grinding
noise—occurs when
clutch pedal is
depressed
Clutch chatter—a
small amount of noise
when clutch pedal is
released at initial take-
off
Clutch chatter/grabs—
in some cases a
shudder is felt. Occurs
with clutch pedal
depressed/released
Possible Sources
Flywheel bolts,
clutch housing bolts
or clutch pressure
plate bolts loose.
Pilot bearing seized
or damaged.
Worn clutch pedal
shaft or bushings.
Worn, damaged or
misaligned clutch
release bearing.
Clutch pressure
plate fingers bent or
worn.
Contact surface of
clutch release
bearing worn or
damaged.
Clutch engagement.
Damaged or worn
powertrain/driveline
mounts.
Binding or dragging
plunger of the clutch
master cylinder or
slave cylinder.
Action
TIGHTEN the bolts to
specifications. CHECK
the bolts for damage.
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing. REFER to
Section 308-01 .
INSPECT the clutch
pedal for wear or
damage. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308-02 .
INSTALL a new clutch
release bearing.
REFER to Section 308-
01 .
INSPECT the clutch
pressure plate release
fingers. INSTALL a new
pressure plate as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308-01 .
INSTALL a new clutch
release bearing.
REFER to Section 308-
01 .
Acceptable operating
condition.
INSPECT the
powertrain/drivetrain
mounts. INSTALL new
mounts as necessary.
REFER to Section 303-
01A for 3.8L engines or
Section 303-01B for
4.6L (2V) engines.
CHECK the master and
slave cylinder
operation. INSPECT
the components for
damage or wear.
INSTALL a new master
or slave cylinder as
necessary. REFER to