Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. Shifting gears with the manual transmission, its relatively easy and a lot of fun to stay in the. It seems quite a few folks have experienced issues. 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 2 car forums at. Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products. Thats right, for the 2011 model year the wimpiest new mustang available will have as. Check out the lokar firewall pushin dipstick for all mustangs with a case fill c4 automatic transmission. Jan, 2014 does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. Ford has acknowledged several issues including thick, cold transmission fluid, high rpm operation, gear clash, faulty operation, and clutch plate bolt failure. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. In comparison, 2011 only 31% of mustangs excluding gt500 were manufactured with an automatic transmission. The easiest way to improve your manual mustang gt shifts whiteline transmission insert duration.
Automatic transmissionequipped models of all years come with 3. Experiencing rough shifting in 1st gear and hard shifting in 2nd gear with grind sometimes. This is surprising considering that ford was able to put automatic transmission with paddle shifters in a more powerful gt500. I dont understand why both gt350 and gt500 dont have automatic and manual option. In drive, the transmission will perform fully automatic shifts if. These autos are not giving up power on the dynos anymore compared to the manuals. The standard final drive ratio of 2005 and 2006 mustang gts with a manual transmission was 3. Level 2 ford mustang getrag mt82 6 speed 201114 astro. Mar 29, 2010 the huge increase in output implies that the 2011 ford mustang v6 is some sort of rocket ship. There is no manual shift gate, sport mode or paddles on the. As well as a terrible whining noise started around late 3000miles. Bronze shift fork pads on 1st thru 6th forks to replace the stockoem plastic shift fork pads. First introduced halfway through 1983, it was a significant step forward in transmission engineering and design.
If you are not sure, you can find all the differences between automatic vs manual transmissions in. I bought 2011 automatic v6 mustang after 16 years with a standard mustang. Forums mustang forums 20112014 mustangs 20112014 mustang talk 20 mustang with selectshift automatic transmission discussion in 20112014 mustang talk started by lx347cid, nov 27, 2011. Ford utilizes a getrag mt82 sixspeed transmission for the manual gearboxequipped 11 mustangs, and according to burcham, it works well in the beginning, but as time wears on, shifting troubles.
I decided to see how my car sound if it was a manual. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Unfortunately, this isnt the first time weve heard of complaints regarding manual transmissions on the newer ford mustang. Well it started searching for gears and would shift up and down the spectrum. The fivespeed from 2005 had an adaptive shifting which continued in the 6speed version introduced in 2011. Manually shifting the automatic transmission ford mustang forum. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Mt82 transmission, used in 2011 and 2012 model year mustangs. A new dohc v6 and v8 engines replaced the old sohc mills and. The most recently reported issues are listed below. 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.
Auto transmission selector in sport s mode, the driver has 2 options. Transmission noise problems of the 2011 ford mustang. Ford mustang base gt standard transmission usa built 2011, manual transmission shift stabilizer bushing by nolathane. Its the mt82 transmission that was 2011 camaro vs 2011 mustang chevy, transmission, nissan, smart automotive sports cars, sedans, coupes, suvs, trucks, motorcycles, tickets, dealers, repairs, gasoline, drivers. Why there is no automatic transmission with 2019 gt350.
She told me to go to ford and tell them about this ssm and they would change the necessary. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. When i seen the new body style of the mustang i was hooked. Automatic transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang. Does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Aug 21, 2019 manual to automatic transmission help. Steedas manual transmission mount bushing insert for 2011 2019 ford mustang is a must for any weekend road racer. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Rough and hard shifting in 2011 mustang gt manual transmission.
Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. Originally posted by merc63 not safety, the 20112012 mustang 6 speed manual is easily broken, it turns out. Planning on converting my automatic 1994 mustang gt to a manual transmission. Disabling skip shift 2011 mustang gt 6 speed manual transmission. The huge increase in output implies that the 2011 ford mustang v6 is some sort of rocket ship. 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. A touch the paddle and the trans is now controlled strictly by the driver. What causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. In their place are a new sixspeed manual and sixspeed automatic. Automatic transmission 20112014 ford mustang 6 speed 3. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission.
Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Weve got some of the best mustang gt and gt500 drivetrain upgrades for your car, including gears, axles, shifters, clutches, transmissions and driveshafts. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. I am having a hard time deciding what transmission to get, the automatic or manual. Selectshift automatic transmission vehicle features official ford. Mmfp 1102 01 ford 2011 mustang gt transmission swap article lead. Car has been in service twice for hard, notchy shifting action whether warm or cold and grindingpopping out of 6th gear. As the fox body mustang evolved, so did the t5 manual transmission. Roush offers automatic supercharged stage 3 mustangs. Ford mustang transmission problems page 3 car forums. The t5 is the longestrunning manual transmission in the history of the mustang. Improve your transmissions shifting characteristics by reducing the amount of time that your transmission takes to upshift and downshift.
How to smoothly shift a mustang gt mt82 transmission. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. The aftermarket and mustang owners have identified fixes for all of these issues to improve function and performance of the transmission. Valve bodies and transmission shift kits are designed to provide crisp gear engagement providing improved times at the track and a more engaging drive on the street.
Some of the reported issues occurred when drivers were merging into highspeed traffic or while turning against traffic. Honestly, 2011 especially 20 up w select shift on up is the first time the automatic for the most part equals if not betters the manual cars. Almost got rear ended recently since i couldnt shift into 2nd gear in three attempts at a traffic signal. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. Complaints continue to be posted at the nhtsa site. Are manual transmissions always more reliable and easier to repair than automatics. Reader gregory camacho said, i have a 2012 mustang gt with only 989 miles on the clock, and i have experienced shifting problems. Forums mustang forums 20112014 mustangs 20112014 mustang talk. If you like to manually shift your car, as in going through the gears on a.
Today it was 8 deg outside and i started the car and headed down the road. I think manual seems fun, but everyone ive spoken to who have dailyed manuals and now drive autos say they dont miss manual and they are bad for daily driving. When i pull out to pass or want to merge onto the highway, i try to accelerate but there is a pause of 2 to 3 seconds, and a high revving sound but no forward movement, forcing me to abort my effort to merge or to pass. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Automatic transmission equipped models of all years come with 3. Automatic to manual transmission mustang forums at stangnet. Should i buy a manual or automatic mustang for everyday use. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 ford mustang based on all problems reported for the 2011 mustang.
Ford mustang standard transmission with richmond 6speed transmission 2011, manual transmission main shaft by richmond. Shifts from the automatic transmission, which is a sixspeed, were. Mustang whiteline manual transmission insert install and. Im getting a new 2016 ecoboost mustang, with the performance package, in january. For 2011, the ford mustang got its most comprehensive powertrain update in over a decade. 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 transmissions. Now ford has been trying new tricks with the automatics for a better driving experience. Ford mustang automatic transmission your ford mustang is an automotive icon for a reason, and its legendary performance and stellar good looks make it the envy of all others on the road.
C4 automatic transmission rebuild kit show full signature stang v6 mt82 ghig ordered. Since its engineered to have tremendous power, you rely on the ford mustang automatic transmission parts to put that power where you need it for the best. Dos and donts of a auto transmission mustang evolution. The 2011 ford mustang has 2 problems reported for clanging and shifting gears hard. Incident occurs daily, and concerns are rising for premature wear on the transmission. At part throttle the automatic transmission will shift unobtrusively until the moment it. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement. How to disable the skip shift on a 2011 mustang gt with the 6 speed manual transmission. Ill also take a manual transmission over an automatic any day, so i thank the car gods that the 2011 ford mustang gt delivered to me wasnt the same one mr. Newly purchased 2012 mustang coupe v6 has unusual trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gears on the 6 speed manual transmission the shifting is not smooth, and feels notched as you slide it into place. Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 ford mustang. Despite the promise that a smoothshifting sixspeed automatic transmission carries.
Can i switch my manual transmission to automatic in a 2011. Our polyurethane transmission mount bushing helps reduce transmission movement, so it helps keep the shifter aligned with the transmission, and reduces any chance of missed shifts. As of 2011 only transmission manual or automatic available in ford super duty trucks. Within sport mode, you can choose between automatic sport shifting and manual shifting. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather. This means if you click the paddle from a dead stop and start accelerating the trans will not shift from 1 to 2 or into any next gear until the driver makes the change manually. Having trouble with your ford mustang 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. Ford mustang transmission problems page 2 car forums. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5.