I'm so glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. It happened a couple times on my 15 hour trip to Florida and yesterday on my 2 1/2 hour trip to Virginia. Definitely the first time I've ever encountered this in a manual but my last manual was a 1993 Mustang. So I don't know about newer technology.
Super Stiff Clutch Pedal After Extended Driving
Hi Everyone:
Sorry if this is a really duh question, but I am not as mechanically inclined as most here. I bought my Focus RS because I love Ford, I love the brand and to me the purchase was a no brainer
So, I have finally taken a long trip in my RS (about 400 miles) and I noticed that after driving on the expressway for an extended period of time 70+ MPH when I eventually need to engage the clutch to exit the freeway or whatever the case may be the pedal is stiff as hell... at least 35-50% more effort needed to depress than normal. I have driven a stick shift most of my life and cannot remember the clutch acting in this manner on other vehicles.
Has anyone else noticed this? If not, is this a problem - and if so, what could the problem be?
Thank you all in advance for any replies you may have - and again apologies for my lack of mechanical knowledge
Edit: The car should be broken in - it had 9,000 miles when this was noticed
Sorry if this is a really duh question, but I am not as mechanically inclined as most here. I bought my Focus RS because I love Ford, I love the brand and to me the purchase was a no brainer
So, I have finally taken a long trip in my RS (about 400 miles) and I noticed that after driving on the expressway for an extended period of time 70+ MPH when I eventually need to engage the clutch to exit the freeway or whatever the case may be the pedal is stiff as hell... at least 35-50% more effort needed to depress than normal. I have driven a stick shift most of my life and cannot remember the clutch acting in this manner on other vehicles.
Has anyone else noticed this? If not, is this a problem - and if so, what could the problem be?
Thank you all in advance for any replies you may have - and again apologies for my lack of mechanical knowledge
Edit: The car should be broken in - it had 9,000 miles when this was noticed
