Reads like a failed dual mass flywheel. The starter ring is on the outer flywheel. My 2005 Ford Focus diesel suffered a clutch and flywheel failure at 70,000 miles and was repaired by a local dealer.

How many times have you been to the doctor or hospital for some ailment and the diagnosis was wrong? Getting to the root of most any problem within a complex situation is tough-even for professionals.

@ Girish | My XUV 500 clutch gave up today at 29000km. Any after market clutch assembly performance parts available?? I had a similar clutch problem at 25000km . Had to spend a bomb This is my fifth ...

It's safe to say that the biggest vintage Mustang sore spot-outside of leaking cowl vents and failed window mechanisms-is unreliable clutch operation. It can be said that '65-'73 Mustang clutches are ...