Originally posted by GVSUSVT:
Alright.. I've searched on this, but haven't found much.. Here's the quick story..

About a week ago, I go to downshift, press the clutch.. don't get much preasure... Tap the clutch pedal a few times, everything is fine.. shift fine. This happens a couple more times on and off, mostly when driving long distances on the highway, when shifting isn't happening much. Felt almost like it was sticking or something and by tapping the pedal it released.

Tonight, go to leave work, clutch pedal to the floor, nothing (no preasure). Start car, can't engage gears. I'm guessing it's a shot clutch. And why not, the engine went at 55,000 why not the clutch at 70,000. Is that pretty much it, becuase last year when I got the engine replaced, the clutch had over 50% left on it according to Terry, and I don't drive the thing hard at all. If not the clutch being totally shot, what could it be?.. if it is the clutch what's the replacement cost, and is it cheaper to get an aftermarket clutch (where from). Any help would be fantastic.

Thanks
Paul



Not sure about a Ford Contour but on a 1992 Ford Pickup a new clutch was $375. One thing check your transmission fluid.