Q: What are the signs that indicate the need to inspect the flywheel in a Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A: Inspect the flywheel when the vehicle suffers from excessive transmission gear wear, transmission jumping out of gear, driveline vibration, clutch pedal vibration, clutch slippage, Pilot Bearing noise or release bearing noise. Visually inspect the flywheel for signs of cracking, warpage, scoring or heat checking. If any of these conditions exist, the flywheel must be removed and resurfaced at an automotive machine shop.