Q: Replaced clutch in 96 f150 4x4 now you have to shift as soon as you take off in 5th gear at 30mph

asked by on October 22, 2017

Replacef clutch kit now as soon as you take off you have to shift i am in 5th gear doing 30mph pedal. Rpms are high when you drive it but it doesnt seem to have any power.

My car has 330000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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