Minnesota Focus Owners Club

Hey
Im getting a chirp when releasing the clutch going into 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears.
If I remember correctly, that is a sympton of the throw-out bearing going bad, correct?
Vehicle: 07 SES ZX3 5-speed. 5000 miles.
Let me know if Im wrong.
Thanks.

haha, your 07 has 200 more miles than mine!

I dont get a chirp, but I do get a WHISTLE when I apply the gas and disengage the clutch... could it be a whistle you're hearing?

Description: The throw-out bearing, or clutch release bearing as it's sometimes called, is located between the clutch fork and the pressure plate fingers. The throw-out bearing only operates when the clutch pedal is depressed; the bearing is not designed for continuous use.

Purpose: When the driver steps on the clutch pedal, the throw-out bearing applies force to the fingers of the spinning pressure plate to release the clutch. When the clutch pedal is released, the bearing sits idle and does not contact the pressure plate fingers.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: The classic symptom of a worn throw-out bearing is a whirring or growling sound when applying the clutch pedal, which goes away when releasing the pedal. Premature wear of the throw-out bearing can occur when there is insufficient clutch play, resulting in a throw-out bearing that spins continuously. If the bearing fails, it may seize and quickly wear the fingers of the pressure plate. The throw-out bearing does not require routine maintenance, but should be replaced when clutch replacement becomes necessary. Consult a professional technician to determine whether the throw-out bearing or other parts of the clutch assembly need replacement.


So it very well could be the bearing.

- Josh

Deagle50ae wrote: haha, your 07 has 200 more miles than mine!

I dont get a chirp, but I do get a WHISTLE when I apply the gas and disengage the clutch... could it be a whistle you're hearing?

If I were hearing a whistle, what would that mean? What would be going wrong then?

When I release the clutch (foot no longer pressing the pedal) I get a chirp sound like if you were you were to step on a baby bird.

When my Mustang did the same thing (common problem on the T3650) it had siilar symptoms. \

Funny thing is it happens probably on only 1/2 of the shifts. It is most noticable when Im driving next to a wall where the sound bounces back at me. I have a feeling its going to be a tough problem to recreate for a tech since it comes and goes. Oh well, Ive got 31000 miles to do so.

Thanks.

Glass Joe wrote: When I release the clutch (foot no longer pressing the pedal) I get a chirp sound like if you were you were to step on a baby bird.

And how would you know what that sounds like you big meany?

BTW- You really only have about 12,000 miles to get any clutch issues taken care of since most of those parts are considered wear items.