If I were you..... I would try EVERYTHING else before the clutch. I've done this job and it's definitely not a job for the beginner. If you do it Ford's way, you'll need an A frame to support the motor after you've dropped the front subframe to get the transaxle out. It's the method I used but next time I'm going to remove the whole motor & transaxle as it looks way easier, plus I won't have to d**k around with destroyed subframe insulators. Ford quotes 9 hours of labour and that's with all the correct tools, hydraulic press, etc. It's nasty!
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