ShelbyLee Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I've meant to ask this question for some time but never did so am wondering if mine is typical: To start the car of course , one needs to push in the clutch. For me, I need to push it into the firewall with a little added force (say 5 lbs) to get it to allow the starter to turn over. If I just push it in to engage the clutch, the car will not start. If I push the clutch to the touch the firewall barely, it will not start. It's not until I add a little force does it turn over. Is this typical for everyone? If not typical, is this easily adjusted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I've meant to ask this question for some time but never did so am wondering if mine is typical: To start the car of course , one needs to push in the clutch. For me, I need to push it into the firewall with a little added force (say 5 lbs) to get it to allow the starter to turn over. If I just push it in to engage the clutch, the car will not start. If I push the clutch to the touch the firewall barely, it will not start. It's not until I add a little force does it turn over. Is this typical for everyone? If not typical, is this easily adjusted? Definately not right & it is adjustable, is your car still under warranty if so let the dealer do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 It sounds like the interlock bracket may be missing the rubber pad or the bracket is bent. If the pad is missing, you will have to order one from Ford, if it is not, bend the bracket towards the switch until it is adjusted properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 For me I have to push to the firewall to start it. Seems normal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyLee Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys. I checked and the rubber pad is missing. Will stop at Ford this week and get one or order it. Easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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