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Ford Focus Mk2 (2006 1.6 petrol) - Does a snapped clutch pedal spring need replacing? - dac1
Hi,
The clutch pedal return spring on my Ford Focus Mk2 2006 1.6 LX petrol has snapped.
The clutch pedal does return to its natural position and in goodish speed. There is just less force returning it to its natural position.
Does the spring NEED replacing?
If the springs purpose is just to return the pedal to its natural position with force then is there any need to replace it?
What would happen if I don’t replace it, will the clutch or any other part of the car become damaged as a result?
Thanks.
Ford Focus Mk2 (2006 1.6 petrol) - Does a snapped clutch pedal spring need replacing? - gordonbennet

In theory it shouldn't be a problem because the clutch pressure plate is more than man enough to push the pedal back, but it will feel different without it and you won't have any free play at the top of travel...so i'm not sure whether any self adjusting mechanism could be affected cos its years since i had anything to do with manual boxes and clutches (ISTR some Fords having a ratchet adjuster at the clutch pedal end), hopefully someone else will know if that could be an issue on your car.

I'd want it replacing personally, but if its a pig of a job a temporary set up using bungee cord might do for the time being till convenient, elastic cord is something i keep a roll of in the garage (cheap as chips off the bay), you don't need it often but when you do it does the job.

Edited by gordonbennet on 19/09/2018 at 22:05

Ford Focus Mk2 (2006 1.6 petrol) - Does a snapped clutch pedal spring need replacing? - Galaxy

I thought I'd read this before:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/126344/ford-focus-...x--

Ford Focus Mk2 (2006 1.6 petrol) - Does a snapped clutch pedal spring need replacing? - dac1
Ah well done. For someone reason I couldn’t find it.
I’ll stick with this post as I’m just asking ‘if I need to replace the spring and what would happen if I didn’t?’ Ignore the other post.

I would like to hear if others can comment pls??