# 2001 Ford Ranger -Post clutch issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [November 2, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107 "2018-11-02T18:28:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DennisKeagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@DennisKeagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKeagle)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/1 "2018-11-02T18:28:01Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XL with a 2.3 4cyl. engine. I have 108000 miles on the truck. I had a new clutch put in and often when I let out the clutch in first gear, I hear a squeal. It sounds like a fan belt slipping or a disc brake squeal. The truck shifts fine and does not slip. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Dennis ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/2 "2018-11-03T14:26:41Z")
Just curious, have you had it back to the place that put it in? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/3 "2018-11-04T22:14:04Z")
Even more curious, was a new throwout bearing and a new pilot bearing installed with the new clutch? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/4 "2018-11-04T22:31:56Z")
Was the flywheel replaced/resurfaced? Tester ---
**Author:** ![DennisKeagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@DennisKeagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKeagle)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/5 "2018-11-04T23:17:47Z")
I requested that the mechanic replace the flywheel. He said he sent it out to be resurfaced and charged me $80.00. The flywheel has been machined twice if he really did resurface it. I tend to think he did because the clutch does not shudder when engaged. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/6 "2018-11-05T02:08:29Z")
Ask your dealership for a copy of tsb 02-5-5 “M/T Clutch Hooting/Eeking/ Moaning noise”. Associated with a pressure plate resonance of some kind. You might can see it by googling that number. ---
**Author:** ![DennisKeagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@DennisKeagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKeagle)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107/7 "2018-11-05T13:38:01Z")
My bill states he installed a clutch pack. He also installed a new clutch slave cyl. The pilot bearing I am not sure. Lots of labor at my expense to fix that I guess. The chirp only occurs after the truck is warmed up. Dennis