Auto Parts: Clutch, clutch pedal, pep boys

Question
Hi,
I have a 2003 Ford Focus zx3 5 speed standard.
I got into the car friday to go for a drive and when i started to move the car started to buck and jolt.
The more gas i gave it, the worse it got.
It goes in gear fine, but now sometimes I can't even start off with out it shutting off on me(seems like a stall) when i let out my clutch! It goes fine in reverse though! Do you think my clutch is toast? What do you think?
Thanks, Andy

Answer
Hi Andy,

I Need a little more background info. Was it totally fine when you last parked it? Were there other indications, such as an SES light? stalling? high clutch pedal?

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