ccaron

Hey Everybody,

I have a 2011 GT Manual thats just a tick under 20,000 miles. No problems so far and love the car.

However last night it developed a problem that was still present this morning, and it was a violent shudder (feels like wheel hop but shouldnt be) in 1st gear on takeoff that is hard to avoid within a 'normal' take off range of rpms. The other gears are smooth when the load is low. Interestingly, a 2nd gear takeoff felt fine as well.

The car has been fun on the streets, but never abused...no brake stands or donuts or anything, so i was wondering if i could really have clutch/flywheel problems already.

My first order of business is to go to the gas station and fill up, as the tank is nearly empty and may be a factor. In the mean time, any other thoughts would be appreciated.

clowe1965

Was it while the clutch was fully engaged or during engagement? With a second gear take off you would tend to "baby" the clutch so it wouldn't be present if it was presenting itself in an unspirited dead stop take off. Have you tried looking at the Ford workshop manual? http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=924&viewfil...d%20Clutch.pdf

Clutch chatter/grabs — in some cases a
shudder is felt. Occurs with clutch pedal
pressed/released
• Damaged or worn powertrain/driveline
mounts
• INSPECT the powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
INSTALL new mounts as necessary. Refer
to the appropriate section in Group 303 for
the procedure.
• Binding or dragging plunger of the clutch
master cylinder or slave cylinder
• 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
Section 308-02.
• Grease or oil on the clutch disc facing • CHECK the input shaft seal and rear main
oil seal. REPAIR as necessary. INSTALL a
new clutch disc. REFER to Section 308-01.
• Clutch disc surface glazed or damaged • INSPECT the clutch disc surface for a
glazed, hardened or damage condition.
CARRY OUT a disc check. INSTALL a
new clutch disc as necessary. REFER to
Section 308-01.
• Damaged or worn clutch pressure plate • INSPECT the clutch pressure plate for wear
or damage. INSTALL a new clutch pressure
plate as necessary. REFER to Section
308-01.
• Flywheel surface damaged or glazed • INSPECT the flywheel for damage or wear.
CARRY OUT a flywheel runout check.
INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group