• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech

Clutch Chirps Until the Pedal is Pushed in

  • Thread starter Thread starter T_Roberts
  • Start date Start date Dec 8, 2019

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 8, 2019
#1
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • #1
Alright everybody, new to this forum and fairly new to the world of mustangs. Do not know car words in all entirely and just like simple work on my car. To start off, I have a 2000 v6 mustang that I bought a little over half a year ago. I started off not knowing how to drive a stick and learned fairly quickly with this little car. In about July, the car started chirping and was told it was the throw out bearing. So, like most people would do, I called up a mechanic and had them replace the clutch and throw out bearing. Literally the next day the chirping came back and so since I had a warranty on the replaced clutch, I took it back to the same mechanic. They double checked it and told me it was not the new throw out bearing nor was it the clutch. They told me it was a ball like item that engages the clutch, they did not know the official name of it but said it would be an item they had to special order from ford and it would cost a couple hundred to fix it? My main question here is, what would be the name of the item that is still causing that chirping and how much is that item.

Edit: Another question would be that, If I pulled down the Transmission myself to replace the Pivot Stud, should i replace the throw out bearing that came with the clutch kit the mechanic installed? If so, I've seen that the ford performance throw out bearing is great but is debated whether it would fit a v6 or not? Any advice on this would be great!!!
 
Last edited: Dec 10, 2019

tsemmett

Active Member
Jul 2, 2019
276
33
38
US
Dec 8, 2019
#2
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • #2
The only other parts are the pivot stud and the clutch fork. Basically, the clutch fork holds the throw-out bearing, and the pivot stud holds the clutch fork on one end, while the clutch cable pulls it on the other.

In any event, here's an idea of what you're looking for:
LMR

You might be able to find them cheaper at places like RockAuto.
 

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 8, 2019
#3
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • #3
Okay, I guess another question would be, would these parts cause the car to chirp like it does?
 

tsemmett

Active Member
Jul 2, 2019
276
33
38
US
Dec 8, 2019
#4
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • #4
Maybe? I've never heard of it, but it is attached to the same system, and would be subject to the same vibration/oscillation.
 

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 8, 2019
#5
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • #5
When the mechanic that replaced my clutch went back in and checked for the chirping, he said they had to re-polish and shine a ball looking thing and that it was the cause of all the chatter, i am just confused on how the pivot stud, what I believe he is talking about, would cause that chirping?
 

mustang70

Founding Member
Nov 15, 2001
2,445
2
48
San Diego
Dec 10, 2019
#6
  • Dec 10, 2019
  • #6
The pivot ball wouldn't cause the chirping. 9 times out of 10 it's a bad TOB. I've heard of a pilot bearing causing noises, but that's extremely rare.

Aftermarket TOB are well known for going bad quickly. Granted I've never heard of one going bad in less then a day. Dumb question, but are you 100% sure they replaced the TOB with the clutch?
 

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 10, 2019
#7
  • Dec 10, 2019
  • #7
I am 1000 percent positive that they changed out the old throwout bearing.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 25, 2016
27,935
10,575
203
polk county florida
Dec 11, 2019
#8
  • Dec 11, 2019
  • #8
Let me jump in here.
Any time you have two metal pieces against each other there can/will be noise when one moves and the other does not. Irregularities and lacking lubricant can cause rattles and squeaks.
But then y'all knew that.
 

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 11, 2019
#9
  • Dec 11, 2019
  • #9
So your not saying it is the pivot stud or anything but it has the possibility to chirp
 
M

Monsterbishi

Member
Jan 17, 2006
107
3
18
Christchurch, New Zealand
Dec 14, 2019
#10
  • Dec 14, 2019
  • #10
If it's the pivot ball you should be able to stop it by grabbing the end of the clutch fork with your hand whilst it's idling, my new build is doing the same thing with a brand new bearing.
 

T_Roberts

Member
Dec 8, 2019
34
2
8
South Carolina
Dec 14, 2019
#11
  • Dec 14, 2019
  • #11
Alright, I guess one last question is, if it does stop the chirping if I grab the fork, is it possible to remove the pivot stud without dropping the transmission? Could I possible disconnect the fork off the stud and unscrew it from the dust cover area?
 
M

Monsterbishi

Member
Jan 17, 2006
107
3
18
Christchurch, New Zealand
Dec 14, 2019
#12
  • Dec 14, 2019
  • #12
You need to drop the transmission to do the pivot ball.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
2002 T5 transmission vibration issue
  • puffoo
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
181
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Feb 22, 2026
puffoo
P
J
2004 Mustang 3.8L V6 vibrations above 65 MPH and differential leaks
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
594
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jul 14, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
B
90Gt squeal/chirp when hot
  • Bvoss59
  • Jun 12, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
695
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 14, 2025
General karthief
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
313
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
F
Please help 00 mustang 3.8 v6 T5 manual transmission Tail housing cracking
  • FF-DC00
  • Jan 2, 2025
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
214
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jan 2, 2025
General karthief
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?