Reader gregory camacho said, i have a 2012 mustang gt with only 989 miles on the clock, and i have experienced shifting problems. Get reliability information for the 20 ford mustang from consumer reports, which combines. Check out our common mustang clutch problem tech page. It seems quite a few folks have experienced issues. The 20 ford mustang has 25 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 43,811 miles average. On april 30, 2012, ford recalled 10,500 ford mustang. Back in 2005 ford went to remote mounted shifter on the manual trans. Ford has released a service bulletin recommending a lowerviscosity transmission fluid for customers complaining of cold weather shift problems, which. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission problems. Still, its hard to ignore the timeless appeal of fords potent 5. Published on may 18, 20 suggestions for dealing with the notchy issue on the mt82 tranny in the mustang. On one mustang owners forum, reports of the problems, possible solutions and complaints to ford have grown to 2,700 postings, affecting owners of both the v6 and highpowered v8 versions. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. Both transmissions are heavier duty versions of the same designs offered with the v6 mustang.
But all models received design and packaging updates that make them about as. Without question, the shelby gt500 and its claimed 200mph top speed headline the 20 ford mustang range. Feb 27, 2014 looking at the data above, one might think were regretting the decision to put a 20 ford mustang gt through a 40,000mile test. Used 20 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Detailed features and specs for the used 20 ford mustang v6 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. If you drive a mustang, more than likely it is equipped with some sort of manual transmission. Unfortunately, this isnt the first time weve heard of complaints regarding manual transmissions on the newer ford mustang. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. But the 20 ford mustangs 305hp v6 is both quick and rated at up to 31 mpg on the highway. May 18, 20 published on may 18, 20 suggestions for dealing with the notchy issue on the mt82 tranny in the mustang.
How to upgrade and improve the mt82 manual mustang transmission. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Basically the shifter is rigidly mounted to the underside of the trans tunnel and there is moveable linkage connecting it to the trans, when the engine and trans torque or rotate under load, it causes a misalignment of the linkage from the shifter. Ford mustang questions what is causing occasional slipping and. I have a 2006 mustang manual 5 speed that recently has been having a problem getting into 1st gear symptoms. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission. Very difficult to get my 2006 mustang manual transmission. If you do not have a ford performance account and would like to create one. Mar 10, 2014 but the 20 ford mustangs 305hp v6 is both quick and rated at up to 31 mpg on the highway. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. February 14th, 2012 2011 mustang v6 pony package premium coupe black charcoal leather roush front fascia matte black lemans and hockey stick hood stripes.
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If your mustang has clutch problems, we have answers. Plus a nice drive on one of my favorite sections of road. On hot days the problem starts sooner and is hard to. Narrow your results brand ford trans 2 surefire 2 autozone rewards. Ford mustang forum ford mustang model specific forums mustang s197 forums 20052014 mustangs 20112014 mustang talk 20 v6 mustang automatic transmission trouble reply page 1 of 3. The interior design including the customizable led lighting seems way ahead of a 2010 car, its sleek and very. The 20 ford mustang v6 offers style, solid performance and fuel economy, but is that enough to sway buyers from opting for the v8powered mustang gt.
Jan 31, 20 elkgrove, ca manual transmission tl the contact owns a 20 ford mustang. Car purchased with 50 miles on the odo, problems started occuring within a few days. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Weve had the car for eight months, and in that time, weve. Unless they are willing to fix or replace the trans, walk away. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The worst complaints are body paint, cooling system, and engine problems. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. I guess i will try the liqui molly automatic transmission repair fluid when i get hold of it. The nhtsa opened their investigation after receiving 32 complaints about the 2011 and 2012 ford mustang having shifting issues in models equipped with the new 6speed manual transmission. P0817, transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch reverse with drive ratio. May 03, 2017 unless they are willing to fix or replace the trans, walk away.
When i seen the new body style of the mustang i was hooked. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. A drivetrain with plenty of power for the car enthusiast and a comfortable price tag the v6 mustang ford is proof that times have changed. Ford has released a service bulletin recommending a lowerviscosity transmission fluid for customers complaining of cold weather shift problems.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Will a 1998 ford mustang transmission interchange with a 2001 v6 ford mustang transmission. Does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. Complete guide to powerful mustang v6 mods cj pony parts. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 20 mustang models nationwide. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. The worst complaints are clunking sound when shifting, lock ups electrically, and rough shifting. Please forgive me, i dont know a whole lot about fixing cars or terminology. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Ford is recalling certain model year 20112012 ford f150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 201220 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. We have 747 20 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 204 1owner cars, and 829 personal use cars. The refreshed 20 ford mustang v6 isnt a lightweight, tipping the scales with 3511 bredinamerica pounds. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 20 ford mustang.
When the engine is cold, there is no issue getting the car into gear once it warms up after approx. Ford mustang forum 20 v6 automatic transmission problem. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Looking at the data above, one might think were regretting the decision to put a 20 ford mustang gt through a 40,000mile test. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. Occasional slipping and hard shifts with transmission. Suggestions for dealing with the notchy issue on the mt82 tranny in the mustang. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear. And zero serious challengers to the pony car throne.
The sleeper of the year may be the v6 performance package with the shortthrow manual shifter. Whiteline grip series stage 1 handling kit 0514 all. There are 217 complaints filed for the 20 ford mustang. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather. These problems includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Jan, 2014 does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. Official 20112014 mt82 manual tranny shifting problems. I have to put it in 2nd then get it to slip into 1st. Ford to stick with fusion for 20 nascar sprint cup series. Manual transmission problems of ford mustang part 1 ford mustang owners have reported 97 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. What are the dtc codes related to ford mustang transmission problems. February 14th, 2012 2011 mustang v6 pony package premium coupe black charcoal leather roush front fascia matte black lemans and hockey stick hood stripes 6% hp. But despite its corpulence, it can accelerate, turn, and stop quicker than most of the.
I have a 20 v6 automatic, pretty much base model, 12k miles. The factory transmission mounts are heavily voided and cause your transmission to move excessively which is. Ford mustang problems 20 ford mustang power train problems. Royal purple mustang synchromax manual transmission fluid. The vehicle is very comfortable as a daily drive the seat are very neat and the power of the motor is more than enough for commuting.