So my car is not even two weeks old. Yesterday I noticed fluid on my carpet under clutch. I thought it was just water from my shoe. The right now Itto nice it again this time I touched it and it's oil. Hydraulic oil from clutch? I don't know what it is and I'm pissed.

 

Take the car into he dealer assuming its under warranty. Strange that it would be in the carpet... Does the clutch feel off? Sure something wasn't on your shoe?

 

The cylinder shafts for the brake and clutch master cylinders come inside the car so the pedals can actuate them. If they are leaking out that seal then the brake fluid can get inside the car. It would need to be very severe to puddle. Brake fluid has a unique feel and if you can get your head up under the dash you should be able to follow a fluid trail. Some trace fluid on the shaft is usually not a problem.

 

It's from a hose that's connected to the clutch. It's really bad on my mats. I'm taking it in tomorrow morning. I'll post a picture later. I'm 100 percent sure it's not from my shoe.

 

I'd make an appointment with the dealer immediately and would not drive the car except for the trip to the dealer.

 

Check your fluid level. Also, on cars that I've spilled brake fluid on the fire wall, it has eaten the paint off. So they may have to pull carpet and respray the floorpan.

 

Your car must be a friday or monday car...

 

hahahah nice!


I really, really doubt Ford would respray the floorpans.

 

My brake fluid was over filled from the factory. It would leak out the cap when hot. Glad I noticed it right away and got it off the paint. I pulled 40 mL from the master cylinder to get it to the max full line. Probably not your issue but things get overlooked sometimes.

 

So I took it to the dealer this morning and turns out that it's break fluid!!!! Whats strange is when I checked the break fluid level it was full, so Im not sure where the extra break fluid is leaking from. Nonetheless I left the car there for them to check out. kinda sucks having the car for only two weeks and this happening. I just bought and installed the rubber floor mats too. will it do any permanent damage to them?

I actually look forward to weekends to drive around but I guess I can't this weekend. My kids are bummed. lol

 

As stated in a previous reply the clutch master cylinder is attached to the pedal assembly inside the car so if it leaks, regardless of the feed hose or cylinder itself, the fluid will drip down onto the carpet. The brake reservoir level may still be in range for your reading but the fluid leak is minuet so the level won't drop that fast. If you look at the reservoir and see where the clutch feed hose is attached you would have to have a major leak to get to that level. Your carpet and floorboard would be soaked big time.

 

is this a common issue?

 

If its not been said yet the clutch and the brake are the same fluid and share the same reservoir on the fire wall.

The lower line with the clip on the fire wall is the clutch line. Its above and to the left of the sound tube input as you look at the fire wall.

You didn't remove the clutch spring did you? The piston shaft deflects alot if the spring is removed while leaving it in place.

 

Like oil, a little brake fluid makes a big mess. It could be the difference between the top of the full line and the bottom of the full line. Or it was a bit over filled to begin with.

 

got a call from the service man and turns out its my clutch master cylinder! Crazy car is only two weeks old!!!!!!

 

That is interesting, I read about people recommending the removal of the clutch assist spring. Don't think I'll bother now.

 

its just one of those early life failures. Most parts tend to work for a very long time as intended or fail very early on...typically due to a manufacturing issue. I'm gonna bet Ford outsources the master cylinder from another tier automotive supplier. That part may have been on the threshold of being good or deemed bad and mishandled from the supplier. Who knows.

I wouldn't worry about the integrity of your car, early failures happen and that is precisely what the warranty is for
Just make sure they thoroughly clean that carpet or replace it. Make sure it is completely oil free BEFORE leaving the dealer.

The more I think of it though, they may have to replace the carpet. Brake fluid is evil...its very thin and can soak into fabric like water into a paper towel. You may want to ask to visually see the floor pan and make sure the paint hasn't been so damaged that bare metal is exposed. That will open your floorpans to corrosion MANY years down the road.
It will suck removing that carpet because all the seats, and interior moulding will have to come out...that stuff doesn't always go back in very well and can start rattling down the road... Best of luck, hope it gets fixed quickly for you!

 

Here's the thing. I had the stock floor mats that it was dripping on. I did notice some on the foot rest to the left of the clutch but I believe that was because of the liquid under my foot when resting it there after stepping on the floor mats. I recently changed the stock floor mats to rubber ones and didn't notice any discoloration on the carpet beneath the floor mats. So am I good? I'm kinda stressing now cause like you said I would hate for the rust to creep up years later and removing carpet will definitely result in annoyances later as well. I only have 450 miles on it in the last two weeks and the drip was minimal. I'm hoping it didn't go through the carpet...

 

I would at least ask for the carpets to be cleaned by a professional with knowledge given as to the fluid they will be working to get out.

 

If it was dripping on the mats, you should be fine...Request a new mat if possible. The mats have rubber lining on the bottom I assume.... That would trap any fluid from getting to the carpet