Manual transmission problem of the 2012 ford mustang 10 failure date. Nhtsa ends mustang manual transmission investigation. How to upgrade and improve the mt82 manual mustang transmission. Twice in the last year car has had a violent down shift upon stopping to first gear followed by not shifting into second gear on accelleration. I guess i will try the liqui molly automatic transmission repair fluid when i get hold of it. But replacing the 5speed tremec tr3650 proved to be troublesome for both ford and mustang enthusiasts. Mt82 missed shifts fixing mustang mt82 missed shifts. Ford has really stepped up its quality in recent years, and its especially apparent in this virtually luxury model mustang. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. When these transmissions were introduced, they were filled with a higher viscosity transmission lube that thickens in temperatures below 60 degrees, so on very cold days, the. If your mustang has clutch problems, we have answers.
Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has been whining. The factory transmission mounts are heavily voided. Does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th.
Occasional slipping and hard shifts with transmission. Aug 10, 2011 aug 10, 2011 6 we reported on fords investigation and potential recall of its 2011 and 2012 v6engined mustangs, which have developed problems with the 6speed manual transmission. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has been whining and grinding gears since the clutch was replaced due to a design flaw only to get the exact same clutch assembly, and will be going back to the dealer march 29th to hopefully get the trans replaced. Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission.
She told me to go to ford and tell them about this ssm and they would change the necessary. May 02, 2017 2011 ford mustang with shifting problems. Ford mustang transmission problems, as shown by owners. After 50k miles, it was time to change the oil in the transmission. I have stopped looked and no check engine light to be seen, i place in park shut car off wait few minutes and restart and car acts fine. Dec 21, 2011 nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2011 ford mustang. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20052014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 20052006 gt.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Tsb for 20112012 issues 6speed transmission for mustang. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20052014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 20052006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to. Apr 01, 2010 the 2011 mustang v6 is an astonishingly good car. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has been whining and grinding gears since the clutch was replaced due to a design flaw only to. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. All the performance you can use in the real world, and 30 mpg on the highway. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. Its said that this transmission cant handle much more than 650 rwhp, its noisy, and it constantly locks the driver out of gear when theyre driving the car aggressively. The pressure plate bolts had worked out and sheared off various pieces.
Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. See realworld 2011 ford mustang repair histories as reported by other 2011 ford mustang owners. For 2011, the mustang receives two new engine choices. Used 2011 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Ford mustang questions what is causing occasional slipping and. If youre a 201112 mustang owner experiencing problems. Both engines can be fitted with a choice of sixspeed manual or automatic transmissions. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. The gear shift is very notchy and rough, especially from 12 and 23. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Suggestions for dealing with the notchy issue on the mt82 tranny in the mustang. If youve owned a mustang in the past a fox body, for example, the t5 handles a hard third gear shift a lot differently than an mt82.
The 2011 ford mustang has 95 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The big news, literally, for the 2011 mustang is the resurrection of the 5. Since its debut in 2011, mustangs have had nothing but trouble with the trans. We love the new v6 in the 2011 mustang, with its v8like 305 horsepower that can be wrung out to an impressive 7,000 rpm.
The fifthgeneration mustang received a welldeserved update for the 2011 model year. Feb 18, 2017 after 50k miles, it was time to change the oil in the transmission. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. Plus a nice drive on one of my favorite sections of road.
This is usually most noticeable in 1st and 2nd gears but may also be noticed in 3rd through 6th gears. The transmission stood in 2nd all the way back home and never shifted. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has been whining and grinding gears since the clutch was replaced due to a design flaw only to get the exact same clutch assembly, and will be. Ford mustang transmission problems page 3 car forums. The worst complaints are body paint, engine, and transmission problems. Search from 192 ford mustangs for sale, including a used 2011 ford mustang, a used 2011 ford mustang gt coupe, and a used 2011 ford mustang shelby gt500 convertible. Warmed up to normal operating temperature, the car shifts from 1st to 2nd and then to 3rd than instantly downshifts back to 2nd and the check engine light comes on. Yet the v6 also returns an impressive 1929 mpg according to the epa. The factory transmission mounts are heavily voided and cause your transmission to move excessively which is.
Since the incredible new 2011 ford mustang gt stormed onto the. If you drive a mustang, more than likely it is equipped with some sort of manual transmission. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Ford has really stepped up its quality in recent years, and its especially. If youre a 201112 mustang owner experiencing problems with the sixspeed manual transmission, the nhtsas findings probably dont come. Some 20112012 mustang vehicles equipped with a mt82 6speed manual transmission may exhibit increased shift efforts in cold ambient temperatures. Hydraulics clutch master or slave cylinder clutch line and fitting at transmission both failed david d.
The nhtsa opened their investigation after receiving 32 complaints about the 2011 and 2012 ford mustang having shifting issues in models equipped. The shifting problem with the 2011 mustang manual transmission is very real, and seems not to have been corrected on the 2012 models as well. Overall my 2011 v6 mustang with automatic transmission is a really fine car except for the 12 second hesitation when trying to accelerate suddenly for passing or entering a highway. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Aug 10, 2011 6 we reported on fords investigation and potential recall of its 2011 and 2012 v6engined mustangs, which have developed problems with the. Complaints continue to be posted at the nhtsa site. Car purchased with 50 miles on the odo, problems started occuring within a few days.
Mine has had problems with not locating gears, going into reverse when i put it into firstwhile taking off from intersections, and occasionally grinds second and third gears. Check out our common mustang clutch problem tech page. To see how frequently ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Some of the reported issues occurred when drivers were merging into highspeed traffic or while turning against traffic. Jan, 2014 does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th.
Mt82 missed shifts fixing mustang mt82 missed shifts cj. The ford mustang gt is known for intermittent rough idling, which may be accompanied by illumination of the check engine light, and poor fuel mileage. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission problems. I bought 2011 automatic v6 mustang after 16 years with a standard mustang. I did not get the trade value i was expecting for the vehicle i brought to the.
Aug 10, 2011 we reported on fords investigation and potential recall of its 2011 and 2012 v6engined mustangs, which have developed problems with the 6speed manual transmission. Reveling in a revelation for perspective, previous v6 mustangs were forever plagued by a thrashy sohc 4. Official 20112014 mt82 manual tranny shifting problems. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance.
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