What causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. Official recalls have been issued for the 2011 ford mustang by the nhtsa. Sometimes you may hear of a potential ford recall on the news or in passing, but havent recieved any mail from ford on the issue. Mustang whiteline manual transmission insert install. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Of course ford just told me that since their dealers cant find a problem ford. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what.
Nhtsa investigates 2011 12 ford mustang for transmission issues the national highway traffic and safety administration has opened a preliminary investigation into 26,000 manual equipped ford mustangs from model years 2011 to 2012, the organization said on sunday. Dec 21, 2011 by patrick rall the nhtsa announced in august that they were launching an investigation into a variety of complaints over the 6speed mt82 manual transmission in the 2011 2012 ford mustang, with which ford motor company replied that they would cooperate fully. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems. Nhtsa investigates 201112 ford mustang for transmission. Since the incredible new 2011 ford mustang gt stormed onto the scene with a new 412 horsepower 5. Our 2011 mustang gt with 6speed manual transmission has a terrible notchy shifter that ive complained about 2 times to my dealer. Depending on the diagnostic, ford will either replace the power steering gear or perform a transmission software update. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 ford mustang based on all problems reported for the 2011 mustang. If youre a 2011 12 mustang owner experiencing problems. This condition will generate a concern of the clutch pedal remaining on the floor during high engine rpm shifts. We swap in an s197spec tremec t56 magnum and jpc racing conversion kit for the 2011 ford mustang gt. I have to come to almost a complete stop and let the rpms drop down to almost.
This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for ford mustang 2011 power train manual transmission. Ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue. Ford mustang transmission problems page 3 car forums. Transmission shudder problems of the 2011 ford mustang. View the 2011 ford mustang recall information and find service centers in your. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Jan 19, 2019 ford f150, ford expedition, ford mustang and lincoln navigator transmission issue the dearborn automaker has issued a safety recall for the 2011 2012 ford f150, and 2012 ford expedition, ford. These issues ranged from excessive noise and vibration from the transmission to the inability to shift under certain circumstances but after a 4. Most recent 2011 ford mustang recall on may 28, 2015, ford recalled 1,019,081 ford mustang.
Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 2011 ford mustang. The 2011 ford mustang has 95 nhtsa complaints for the power train. I am having the same problems on my 2011 mustang v6 coupe. This 2011 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe is for sale in fontana, ca. Read book 2011 mustang manual transmission problems 2011 mustang manual transmission problems 1993 mustang cobra build. Getrag mt82 transmission, used in 2011 and 2012 model year mustangs. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20052014 mustang vehicles manufactured april. Find tire sizes that are compatible with your 2011 ford mustang premium with manual transmission and buy online today at. Search 2011 ford mustang recall notices by mustang. How to change the transmission fluid on a 2011 mustang gt 6 speed manual. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover.
The worst complaints are clanging and shifting gears hard, hesitation, and pops out of gear. The gear shift is very notchy and rough, especially from 12 and 23. Dec 21, 2011 nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. The nhtsa closes investigation of 2011 ford mustang manual. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Taking to the internet to find out if a recall or tsb affects your 20152017 mustang can be difficult because some websites may provide conflicting information, especially for tsbs. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 2.
It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. You can already hear 1st gear whine and the transmission as of this video only had 5 easy. Ford has issued a technical service bulletin for sixspeed manual equipped 2011 ford mustang gt s built before 4252010. Some 2011 mustangs built on or before 4252010 with a manual transmission and low mileage, typically 10,000 miles or less 16, 093 km, may.
Manualtransmission v6s are rated at 19 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. Seems at high engine rpm, the clutch pedal might not return from the floor. Some 2011 mustang v6 and gt vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. I have been experiencing intermittent transmission problems since i bought my 2011 mustang v6 equipped with a mt82 manual transmission. Twice in the last year car has had a violent down shift upon stopping to first gear followed by not shifting into second. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. With the manual transmission, its relatively easy and a lot of fun to stay in the meat of the power band. Find 2011 ford mustang recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Taking to the internet to find out if a recall or tsb affects your 20152017 mustang. Dearborn, michigan ford is recalling 201,900 vehicles in north america, including the 201112 ford f150 and 2012 ford expedition to repair a transmission defect, the automaker said on wednesday. Its only been as low as 40 when ive driven it so far. Does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. Plus a nice drive on one of my favorite sections of road.
Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission. Expedition vehicles with 10speeed automatic transmissions and 2018 f650. Ford mustang transmission problems, as shown by owners. Nhtsa closes investigation into 20102011 ford mustang shifter.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford mustang based on all problems reported for the mustang. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission 53 problems. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Issue some 2011 mustangs built on or before 4252010, with a manual transmission and low mileage, typically 10,000 miles or less 16,093 km, may exhibit a clutch pedal stayout condition at very high engine rpm. When the weather got cold approx late nov, i began to notice that shifting the manual transmission from 1st gear to 2nd gear when leaving home in. Ford issues safety recall for certain 2015 ford mustang vehicles with a 2. New video of the new piece of shit transmission i got that is probably a remanufactured trans. Eight problems related to transmission shudder have been reported for the 2011 ford mustang.
Narrow your results brand ford trans 2 surefire 3 autozone rewards. Veh has been checked by other ford dealer and no problems, yet transmission has vibrations and grines in all gears and will pop out of 4th. Nhtsa ends mustang manual transmission investigation. Get the latest ford mustang recall information 37 incidents between 1964 and 2020. The aftermarket and mustang owners have identified fixes for all of these issues to improve function and performance of the transmission. Ford has acknowledged several issues including thick, cold transmission fluid, high rpm operation, gear clash, faulty operation, and clutch plate bolt failure. View and download ford 2011 mustang ow ners manual online. Car has been in service twice for hard, notchy shifting action whether warm or cold and grindingpopping out of 6th gear. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Mar 29, 2012 2011 mustang gt with tranny whine predominantly on gears 14.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. At first the car would resist shifting into 1st gear while. Some 2011 mustangs built on or before 4252010, with a manual transmission and low mileage, typically 10,000 miles or less 16,093 km, may exhibit a clutch pedal stayout condition at very high. Its said that this transmission cant handle much more than 650. Once the shifter moved into the neutral position, the vehicle is no longer able to shift into any gear. Get the latest 2011 ford mustang recall information 3 incidents. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. As of 2011 only transmission manual or automatic available in ford super duty trucks. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. May 02, 2017 2011 ford mustang with shifting problems. Aug 08, 2011 ford introduced the 6speed manual on the 2011 models, replacing a 5speed manual. Ford issues service bulletin on 2011 mustang gt for clutch. Ford mustang owners have reported 97 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Richard truett, a ford spokesman, said in an email that the mt82 transmission used on the 2011 12 mustangs was built in china as part of a joint venture between getrag corporate group and ford. 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. 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.
The national highway traffic safety administrations office of defects reported it had received 32 owner complaints regarding a sudden inability to shift gears on 2011 and 2012 ford mustangs with manual. 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 september 22, 2006. After shifting into reverse and backing into my garage i realized the shifter would not shift into any other gears. Had nhtsa found any glaring issues with the transmission or clutch in. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale on. I have to come to almost a complete stop and let the rpms drop down to almost a idle before shifting into 2nd. It doesnt hurt that the v8 is a hellraiser that sounds great and the sixspeed manual has short throws and an easy shift action. May 18, 20 suggestions for dealing with the notchy issue on the mt82 tranny in the mustang. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20052014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 20052006 gt. The second most common problem is related to the power train 45 problems. The first time they replaced the clutch, and the second time they replaced the transmission fluid according to a tsb from ford.
Dearborn, michigan ford is recalling 201,900 vehicles in north america, including the 2011 12 ford f150 and 2012 ford expedition to repair a transmission defect, the automaker said on wednesday. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission. We reported on ford s investigation and potential recall of its 2011 and 2012 v6engined mustangs, which have developed problems with the 6speed manual transmission. May 27, 2015 ford is aware of 4 incidents that might have been caused by this. Find out if your ford mustang is affected and what to do about it. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. 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. In total, roughly 26,000 mustangs from the 2011 and 2012 model year are affected by this investigation. Search used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale nationwide. The shelby gts wont be sold through ford dealers like the gt.
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