# Focus Clutch Pedal Return Spring **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [December 18, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-clutch-pedal-return-spring/70038 "2011-12-18T22:01:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jezz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@Jezz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jezz)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-clutch-pedal-return-spring/70038/1 "2011-12-18T22:01:59Z")
So, I think that my clutch pedal return spring broke yesterday in my Focus 07 Hatchback when I was at a stop sign. I let out the clutch and felt and heard something like a small cable breaking. Now the clutch still operates fine, but it is softer than before. If it is indeed that little spring, can I still drive it around for a few days until I can get it to the dealer? ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2011, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-clutch-pedal-return-spring/70038/2 "2011-12-18T22:27:53Z")
If the vehicle is out of warranty then take the car to a good independent mechanic. They should be able to install a new spring in a short amount of time. I would not take the Focus on a road trip however. I would also pull the clutch pedal up with your foot ever now and then while driving to make sure the clutch is fully engaged. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2011, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-clutch-pedal-return-spring/70038/3 "2011-12-19T08:48:50Z")
Just in case, if you have alternate transportation, I wouldn’t take the chance. Or, do what missleman suggests. According to the talkfordforum, it may be in a pretty awkward place. I would at least google it’s location and check for sure. Start here… [http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87050](http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87050)