CKFCar Known Faults

Clutch Faults

62 known faults tagged with Clutch

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2005-201490,000–170,000 miles£700–£1100

DMF wear on the Zafira 1.9 CDTi is a routine high-mileage repair. The combination of diesel torque and the MPV's weight accelerates flywheel wear.

Clutch Actuator Failure (Dualogic)

2005-201850,000–120,000 miles£300–£1200

Fiat's Dualogic semi-automatic gearbox uses an electric clutch actuator that fails with age. When it does, the car refuses to pull away — an expensive repair relative to the car's value.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2007-201490,000–170,000 miles£750–£1100

The Mondeo Mk4 2.0 TDCi is a high-mileage rep car that almost inevitably needs its DMF replaced. It is one of the most consistent known faults across all Mondeo diesel ownership.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2013-202180,000–160,000 miles£800–£1300

The Transit Custom carries loads and covers high mileages — both conditions that accelerate DMF wear. A shuddering, rattling van at idle is the typical presentation.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2012-201980,000–150,000 miles£750–£1200

The Kuga's weight and diesel torque accelerate DMF wear. Juddering clutch engagement is the first symptom, followed by a characteristic rattle at idle.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201070,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-200970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2013-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2009-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2009-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2003-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2015-202170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2013-202170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-202070,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2014-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

MMT Actuator and Clutch Failure

2006-201250,000–90,000 miles£800–£1500

The Multi-Mode Transmission (MMT) used on the Auris is an automated manual gearbox. It suffers from premature clutch wear and catastrophic electric actuator failure.

7-Speed DCT Dual Clutch Actuator Wear

2015-202140,000–80,000 miles£1200–£1800

Models fitted with the 7-speed dry Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) suffer from extreme juddering when pulling away, caused by actuator failure.

Premature Clutch Slipping

2006-201150,000–100,000 miles£700–£1000

Despite being a brilliant engine, the clutch fitted to the 2.2 i-CTDi cannot handle the 340Nm of torque. It slips prematurely, especially in 4th, 5th, and 6th gears.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2011-201880,000–150,000 miles£700–£1100

DMF failure on the Focus Mk3 1.6 TDCi is common from 80,000 miles. The dual mass flywheel is essential to smooth diesel vibration and when it fails, the shudder becomes impossible to ignore.

Clutch Wear and High Biting Point

2008-201260,000–100,000 miles£350–£550

Clutch wear on the Fiesta Mk6 1.25 is a regular occurrence at 60,000-90,000 miles. The biting point migrates towards the top of the pedal travel as the friction plate wears down.

Clutch Wear and Judder on Engagement

2012-201850,000–90,000 miles£400–£700

The lightweight flywheel and small clutch on the 1.0 EcoBoost are undersized for the turbo torque. Clutch wear and judder on biting point is common from 50,000 miles, especially in urban use.

Dual Mass Flywheel Judder

2013-201770,000–140,000 miles£600–£1000

The 1.5 TDCi Fiesta uses a dual mass flywheel that wears with mileage. DMF wear causes clutch judder and vibration that worsens progressively until the flywheel and clutch are replaced together.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2004-201080,000–150,000 miles£650–£1000

DMF wear on the Astra H 1.7 CDTi is a high-mileage inevitability. The flywheel's internal dampers lose effectiveness, causing vibration and judder that makes the car unpleasant to drive.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2004-200980,000–160,000 miles£700–£1200

DMF failure on the Golf Mk5 2.0 TDI is a rite of passage for high-mileage cars. The flywheel absorbs diesel engine vibrations but wears out — often needing clutch replacement at the same time.

EDC Automated Clutch Actuator Failure

2005-201250,000–120,000 miles£300–£1500

The EDC (Easy Drive) semi-automatic gearbox variant of the 1.5 dCi Clio uses an electric clutch actuator. When this fails, the car refuses to move — and replacements are expensive.

Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Failure

2004-201180,000–150,000 miles£600–£1200

DMF failure is one of the most expensive known faults on the 1.6 TDCi. Typically requires replacement of flywheel and clutch together.