Clutch creaking

[Gil Carolina]

I’m on my second clutch. First was replaced. Drives fine just creaks. I’m scheduled to have it replaced again.

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[Francisco A]

Hi there! I can assist with your clutch creak concern. Could you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info?

Hello. I just provided the info. Let me know if you need anything else.

Thank you very much for the help.

 

[Francisco A]

For those having this issue, do you know if yours was a delayed vehicle (dirt or ice mountain)?
The Bronco has a hydraulic clutch.
That limits possible creaking noises to:

• Pedal pivot point
• slave cylinder
• pilot bearing
• pressure plate fingers

Corrosion on the pressure plate assembly could result in creaking noises and would be indicative of a vehicle left in the elements for a long period of time without driving. This would be the first thing I would look at.

Corrosion on the slave cylinder could cause it to make a noise when it is actuated and would be the second thing I would look at.

3rd I would look at the pilot bearing, only if the noise was constant. Noise only when applying force to the clutch pedal, or releasing force from the clutch pedal will be one of the other things.

Thank you for your feedback. Mine was built in June/July and delivered in early September.

 

[libtech]

Woh, I was on ice mountain and recently noticed a rattling feeling and rhythm creaking noise started around 1000 miles ONLY when stepping on the clutch pedal (“disengaging the drivetrain from engine”) . Slowly getting worse but not clear slippage. Noticing mostly 1st / 2nd / 3rd.

Haven’t even really off-Roaded (light trails) and I treat it gentler than my wrx which is on its original clutch at 80K miles. Have a dealer appt coming but a little surprised with potential problems with such a new vehicle (even if Ford’s reputation for reliability is near bottom these days…)

For those having this issue, do you know if yours was a delayed vehicle (dirt or ice mountain)?
The Bronco has a hydraulic clutch.
That limits possible creaking noises to:

• Pedal pivot point
• slave cylinder
• pilot bearing
• pressure plate fingers

Corrosion on the pressure plate assembly could result in creaking noises and would be indicative of a vehicle left in the elements for a long period of time without driving. This would be the first thing I would look at.

Corrosion on the slave cylinder could cause it to make a noise when it is actuated and would be the second thing I would look at.

3rd I would look at the pilot bearing, only if the noise was constant. Noise only when applying force to the clutch pedal, or releasing force from the clutch pedal will be one of the other things.

 

[DesertMike680]

For those having this issue, do you know if yours was a delayed vehicle (dirt or ice mountain)?
The Bronco has a hydraulic clutch.
That limits possible creaking noises to:

• Pedal pivot point
• slave cylinder
• pilot bearing
• pressure plate fingers

Corrosion on the pressure plate assembly could result in creaking noises and would be indicative of a vehicle left in the elements for a long period of time without driving. This would be the first thing I would look at.

Corrosion on the slave cylinder could cause it to make a noise when it is actuated and would be the second thing I would look at.

3rd I would look at the pilot bearing, only if the noise was constant. Noise only when applying force to the clutch pedal, or releasing force from the clutch pedal will be one of the other things.

Mine was on dirt mountain for probably 3 months during the summer. Clutch pedal started to squeak at about 8k miles.

 

[mike8675309]

Mine was on dirt mountain for probably 3 months during the summer. Clutch pedal started to squeak at about 8k miles.

Is the squeak on the inside pivot or coming from the outside under the vehicle? In theory, all of those joints could be lubricated. The throwout bearing or pressure plate fingers should clear up squeaking by themselves over time.

 

[DesertMike680]

Is the squeak on the inside pivot or coming from the outside under the vehicle? In theory, all of those joints could be lubricated. The throwout bearing or pressure plate fingers should clear up squeaking by themselves over time.

This is coming from inside the cabin. So much so that I can feel it squeaking through my foot, which leads me to believe that a joint needs to be lubricated in or around the pedal.

 

[mike8675309]

This is coming from inside the cabin. So much so that I can feel it squeaking through my foot, which leads me to believe that a joint needs to be lubricated in or around the pedal.

Since it is still under warranty, I would have the dealer deal with it if you can. that way if it is a dry bushing or bearing that should have been replaced, it will get replaced.

 

[jsoa]

having the same issue, took it to dealer today, they didn't do anything, instead im scheduled to drop it off in a few weeks so they can investigate for a few days, and they are getting me a rental in the mean time.

will update when I know more

 

[Imaginary Friend]

This is coming from inside the cabin. So much so that I can feel it squeaking through my foot, which leads me to believe that a joint needs to be lubricated in or around the pedal.

Hopefully the manual Broncos aren't afflicted with the broken weld/pedal assembly issues that plague the S550 Mustangs. In those, a creak in the passenger compartment when engaging the clutch pedal means a cracked weld that is about to fail....

 

[DesertMike680]

Funny enough - my Bronco has been at Ford for a week and a half. Getting the clutch pedal assembly and master cylinder replaced. Thankfully all covered under the warranty.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

having the same issue, took it to dealer today, they didn't do anything, instead im scheduled to drop it off in a few weeks so they can investigate for a few days, and they are getting me a rental in the mean time.

will update when I know more

Hi Jose! I can look into your Bronco's concern on my end. To get started, could you please send a private message over with the name/location of your local Ford dealer and your Bronco's VIN?

 

[Tylander]

I am having the same issue. Creaks coming out of first and second. Started at about 600 miles, currently at 688. Better make an appt with my Ford dealer.

 

[jsoa]

FWIW, I swapped the clutch spring with the steeda one and I have not heard anymore creaking. Not saying it was spring specifically, but perhaps due to the new spring being softer, its less stress on components around it. Hope this helps.

 

[jsoa]

So after a week or so the creaking returned, odd, perhaps I was not hearing it initially, but upon further looking I may have found the source of the creaking. Here is what the back of the pedal looks like. shitty welding?

No idea how to fix this

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