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KNOWN FAULT · Ford

The clutch pedal over-centre spring breaks on the Focus II

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Engine / equipment
Ford Focus II with manual gearbox
Period mentioned
2004–2011
Symptoms
The clutch pedal feels different: heavier, without help at the end of its travel, or it does not return fully; sometimes with a snap when it breaks.
Possible cause described
AUTO BILD (April 2010): on the Focus II the clutch pedal over-centre spring (the one that helps press and return the pedal) breaks again and again.
Check for the garage
Before replacing the clutch or its cylinders, have the pedal spring under the dashboard checked: it is a cheap part. If the pedal does not come back, do not drive until it is repaired.
Cost cited in the source
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Before replacing the clutch or its cylinders, have the pedal spring under the dashboard checked: it is a cheap part. If the pedal does not come back, do not drive until it is repaired.

What are the symptoms?

The clutch pedal feels different: heavier, without help at the end of its travel, or it does not return fully; sometimes with a snap when it breaks.

Which cars and years does it affect?
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Ford
Engine / equipment
Ford Focus II with manual gearbox
Period mentioned
2004–2011

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