Clutch Burn Smell

suzuguru
Oct 10, 2025

Rank 0

Fri at 2:50 am

I've got a 'new to me' 2023 Bronco 2-door with the 2.3 and manual transmission. Only has 18,000 miles, but I've noticed a burning clutch smell near the driver's side of the hood every time I drive it. I've been driving a manual my whole life, so I'm not riding the clutch or resting my foot on the pedal. No leaks or anything else detected. I had to take it to Ford for the rear camera recall, so I told them about this issue. They called me back later in the day and confirmed that after driving, they DID notice the smell. They're supposed to get into it tomorrow and let me know what's going on. I'll update the thread when I know something.
the poacher, Jakob1972

EDITH!

Fri at 12:07 pm

#1
Previous owner probably smoked the clutch, that's why they sold it.
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TK1215

Rank V

Fri at 1:43 pm

#2
I've got a 'new to me' 2023 Bronco 2-door with the 2.3 and manual transmission. Only has 18,000 miles, but I've noticed a burning clutch smell near the driver's side of the hood every time I drive it. I've been driving a manual my whole life, so I'm not riding the clutch or resting my foot on the pedal. No leaks or anything else detected. I had to take it to Ford for the rear camera recall, so I told them about this issue. They called me back later in the day and confirmed that after driving, they DID notice the smell. They're supposed to get into it tomorrow and let me know what's going on. I'll update the thread when I know something.

Hi there. I’d like to assist with your concern. Could you please send us a DM with your VIN and mileage so I can look into this further?

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