1996 f250 5 speed manual. Clutch must be to the floor before I can get it into gear. Is this normal?

tiger by the tail.!! no, 2 tigers (fignots)
no transmission maker /model told.
7 engines used world wide (no country told)
and 4 transmission used. world wide

• 5-speed FPT C510 manual,no
• 6-speed FPT C635 manual, no and
• 6-speed FPT C635 dual-clutch automatic
• 5-speed FPT C510 Dualogic automated
• 6-speed Aisin AW60T-6F25 automatic

or more wiki is not perfect, best is clearly state what transmission this is, Aisin is top maker in JAPAN. and best IMO:here..
all those words and not one EOBD PCM scans to see what the electronic transmission fails, really?

starting in 2nd gear on modern tranny smacks of transmission TCM locked into LIMP-HOME mode, and you ignoring vast PCM TCM DTC errors. buy a scan tool and use it.
the tool is free, ROI(econ) of near instant if 1 hour of labor saved the tool is free,same with service manual from fiat.

that is normal if the gear synchro dogs ( teeth) are in line in the box
problems concerning a clutch are
slashing gears when trying to engage first or reverse with the pedal to the floor ---needs bleeding
slipping when the clutch pedal is released--- slipping clutch from the pressure not being released ---problem in master cylinder
reverse gear is the only gear not synchronised so even with the clutch depressed it is possible sometimes that it will not go into gear unless you let the clutch up to move the gears in the box then attempt to re-engage reverse

If the clutch is correctly adjusted, it will start to engage when releasing the clutch pedal at 1 in. off of the floor. When in Heavy traffic shift trans to neutral while at a stop, take your foot off of the clutch pedal to avoid overheating the release bearing

Manual transmission parts:
- Manual transmission, 5-Speed.
- ECM Engine Control, M/T.
- Transmission oil SAE 75W85, 2.5 Litres.
- Clutch pedal assembly.
- Gear lever assembly, with console.
- Gear lever cable set.
- Gear lever boot.
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check the fluid in the clutch system (if hydraulic) (replace cable if manual). Bleed air out of system replace the clutch master cylinder.

TRY NEUTRAL ON THE COLUMN THEN MOVE SHIFTER ON FLOOR IN 4WD.I THINK YOUR TRYING TO MOVE SHIFTER ON FLOOR WHILE ITS IN DRIVE.

you need a new clutch, try this, apply the brake,, and try moving the car , normally when increasing the rpm's a motor (and good clutch) will win out every time, if you can raise the rpm's and it still stalls out you have other issues, But My bet would be you need a clutch replacement

yes it sounds like the clutch is worn.1st thing when a cutch wears is its hard to get in reverse
as long as all air is bleed out(pedal feels normal)not a bad job unless its 4 wheel drive
good luck

If your car has a manual gear box thn the clutch plate may need replacing, if need be better to replace the pro-kit i.e clutch pressure plate , clutch plate and the relaese bearing.

check the rod or cable have someone pull the pedal up when you are under the driver side of the car and you should be able to see what is loose on the transmission some have a spring to return the clutch to its normal location the gear is stuck because the clutch is not working hope this helps you