been awhile for me. I'm still alive and got the same 04 stang. Problem is I bought a new clutch/flywheel. and also ordered the ford racing throwout bearing and pilot bearing. I found out the throwout bearing is cracked and has failed. I had no clutch at all. I'm going to give the bearing that came with my exedy clutch kit. and getting a new clutch fork. I would think this is not a normal problem with the bearing, but can happen.. Any input from youall...Thanks, Reb