Clutch problem with my 2000 Ford Ranger

[Lonesome7.3]

I have lost the clutch on my 2000 Ranger with a three liter. I checked the reservoir and it was dry so I added fluid. That did nothing; I still have to drive totally without the clutch. That made for a long trip home. I am thinking there is air in the line but I have never had a Ranger this new. So, before I start throwing parts at it or looking for something that might not be there, is there a common quirt I should look at or for on this truck? I would guess the clutch should be replaced anyway because of the high mileage. Even though the master cylinder appeared to be empty, I can find no signs of a leak. What would some of you do right now to diagnose the problem if it was your truck?

 

[Zembonez]

Sounds like a leaking slave cylinder. The slave cylinder is inside the bell housing on those trucks. It's a shitty design. You'll have to pull the trans to replace it. I'd check the clutch at that time. If it still has a lot of meat on it, I'd reuse it.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

That is kinds of of what I had in mind but I am confused about the lack of fluid running out. There is no sign of a leak at all. Wouldn't there me fluid running out from some where?

 

[Zembonez]

Yeah. It had to go somewhere. I bet it's inside the bell housing. That master doesn't hold much.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

The plug on my bell housing is missing. I would think it would leak out and leak some kind of sign. There is not even an oil leak on this thing.

 

[ProZach]

how many miles?
the slave on my 99 went out at 123k. I would imagine its probably the same thing, as mine is a 3.0 as well

 

[PenguinLTZ]

What would some of you do right now to diagnose the problem if it was your truck?

What would I do? As with any hydraulic system, I would bleed it.

There is a ton of info, if you google it. Here is the 1st video that popped up

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[Lonesome7.3]

I watched that video last night. I had no idea you had to go through all that.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Beats the shit out of driving without a clutch. That is crazy

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I agree, I had to drive back from Bama the other day with no clutch.