Dec 02, 2020 all manual mustangs from 2011 2020 use the getrag mt82 transmission. Use your vin or plate to find out if your specific car has open recalls. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant. Dec 21, 2011 i have owned 2 2011 mustang gts and 1 2012 mustang boss 302 all of them had transmission issues, currently my 2012 boss 302 is at the ford dealership for 4 days now with a broken transmission. Sproatic problems shifting into and from higher geaar. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. Jake lingeman ford is facing a classaction lawsuit over problems in its manualtransmission mustang, filed in the u. Dec 02, 2016 issue some 20072008 mustang vehicles equipped with the 4.
Jun 11, 2020 jake lingeman ford is facing a classaction lawsuit over problems in its manualtransmission mustang, filed in the u. Jun 04, 2020 june 4, 2020 ford mustang transmission problems have caused a lawsuit for consumers who purchased or leased 20112019 mustangs equipped with mt82 or mt82d4 manual transmissions. Ford switched manual transmission suppliers from tremec to getrag in 2011. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has given me problems for the past year of ownership. Dec 21, 2011 kurt ernst december 21, 2011 comment now. Manual transmissions are categorized into two basic types. For many years tremec, a worldclass transmission manufacturer based in mexico, supplied the transmission products for the mustang. Sometimes only the manual transmission version is affected, or only those that. Getrag mt82 transmission, used in 2011 and 2012 model year mustangs. There have been multiple incidents where the transmission will not go into 2nd gear. View and download ford 2011 mustang ow ners manual online. Though ford used tremec and borg warner transmissions in previous mustang models, the automaker opted to use.
Ford has acknowledged several issues including thick, cold transmission fluid, high rpm operation, gear clash, faulty operation, and clutch plate bolt failure. Also defined are clra, implied warranty, california, delaware, florida, and new york subclasses. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain air bag inflator andor module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. Jun 18, 2020 per the lawsuit, ford s inability to resolve the mt82mt82d4 defect indicates affected drivers will need to replace their transmission s shift fork, shift shaft, synchronizers, clutch assembly, or even the entire transmission. Ford motor company is recalling 225 model year 2021 f650s and f750s with 7. Aug 10, 2011 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. Dec 02, 2018 what causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. Car has been in service twice for hard, notchy shifting action whether warm or cold and grindingpopping out of 6th gear. What causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. For the past 2 weeks i have heard a high pitch squeak when i am trying to take off in first gear, trying to get started at a red light when slowly page 510. Fedup ford mustang owners file lawsuit over faulty six.
If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your vehicle identification. The 1992 ford mustang the 1992 ford mustang was in the sales doldrums, but a performance model helped revive the brand. Already we have found several problems with the car. Last august, we told you that the national highway traffic safety administration was investigating manual transmission equipped ford mustangs for shifting. And that has us angry over here because its a gigantic tease o. Lawsuit claims the mustang has problems with its sixspeed stick. The mustang transmission lawsuit references a federal investigation opened in 2011 by the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa concerning 20112012 mustang manual transmission. Ford just found the only way to make everyone hate manuals carbuzz. Ford mustang transmission problems, as shown by owners video. Advertisement as it had been since the 1988 model year, the pace of change w. After it warms up, there are delays in power in 2,3,4 and 5 gears. Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission. Transmissions are necessary to transfer engine power to either the driveshaft or axle halfshafts and propel the vehicle.
Ford mustang mt82 manual transmission defect second amended complaint. The key concerns addressed by the nhtsa investigation of the 2011 and 2012 mustang were shift quality in cold conditions, clutch stayout at. Ford recommends that the transmission fluid, both for automatic and mt82 manual transmissions, be replaced at a maximum interval of 150,000 miles. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20052014 mustang, 20042011 ranger, 20092011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 20082012 fusion, 2007. Most of the manual transmission business in the lightduty market is concentrated in the sports or musclecar vehicles. If youre thinking of buying a classic ford mustang, it helps to understand how the car evolved o. Ford mustang owners file classaction suit over manual. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2011 20 f150 vehicles equipped with a 6speed automatic transmission. But over the past several months, hundreds of owners have complained of broken chinesebuilt manual transmissions a problem ford has yet to rectify. The class for this action is all individuals in the us who bought or leased any 2011 through 2019 ford mustang equipped with an mt82 or mt82d4 manual transmission. May 31, 2016 ford s number for this recall is 21s05.
To learn the secrets of satisfying shifters, we interviewed the engineers for the viper and gt350. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20052014 mustang, 2004 2011 ranger, 2009 2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 20082012 fusion, 20072010. Ford 2011 mustang owners manual pdf download manualslib. The suit details problems with the transmission and states that, among other problems, the transmission slips, jerks, clashes gears, and harshly. Ford mustang mt82 manual transmission defect class action. If youre wanting to hit the open road in an american built automobile, but dont want to spend of ton of money for the experience, consider purchasing a used ford mustang. When shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears, it grinds when cold. Global excluding usa 2007present 6f50 6speed transaxle, van dyke transmission. To contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline tollfree at 1888327.
The shift knob moves quite a bit while driving, which i have. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. View the 2011 ford mustang recall information and find service centers in your area to. It allegedly slips, jerks, clashes gears, and harshly engages. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Vehicle delivered 09102010special order mustang premium v6. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20052014 mustang, 2004 2011 ranger, 2009 2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 20082012 fusion, 2007. Lawsuit claims the mustang has problems with its sixspeed. The first thing we noticed was a loud grinding and clunking noise from the clutch transmission. A new classaction lawsuit from 2011 2020 mustang owners will seek legal action against ford for the cars sixspeed manual gearbox. The current mustangs getragsupplied manual gearbox is the subject of the class action suit. This has happened while pulling out across oncoming traffic, and i have had numerous close calls. Prior to 1938, all vehicles were manual transmission. Hi, we just bought our 05 v6 mustang with a maunual transmission on saturday 122.
For more than 50 years, the ford mustang has been a hit with automobile enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the cars distinctive style. The mt82 manual transmission in certain ford mustang vehicles has a defect, the complaint for this class action claims. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for ford mustang 2011 power train 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. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 2. Ford wants the world to take notice of its plans for electric vehicles.
Does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. My cars shift lever became stuck and wouldnt go into gear and i had to force it back to the neutral position while coming to a stop light the manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has. Jun 11, 2020 ford mustang owners have filed a classaction suit alleging that the sixspeed manual transmission used in 20112019 mustang and mustang gt car s is faulty. The nhtsa closes investigation of 2011 ford mustang manual. Mt82 transmission specs, problems, and fixes cj pony parts. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Aug 08, 2011 ford introduced the 6speed manual on the 2011 models, replacing a 5speed manual. V6 mustang manual transmission problems ford mustang forum. The worst complaints are clanging and shifting gears hard, hesitation, and pops out of gear. While driving my 2011 ford mustang gt, the manual transmission would not allow me to shift into 3rd or 4th gear. This is happening to many 2011 mustang owners with the mt82 6speed manual transmission both v6 and v8. Thirdly, i am worried that the fix necessitates a redesign of the transmission, which the 2012 may get, and due to the huge replacement cost, 2011 owners might be left swinging in the wind by ford.
In fact, it only makes the shifting worse and causes whining from the transmission. 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 the morning, or leaving work at the end of the day, engaging 2nd gear was very difficult. But there are some upgrades that can help fix many of the problems with the mt82. This condition may be more pronounced when the transmission is colder than 40 degrees f 4 degrees c. 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. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. Driving is an experience that requires all of the senses to work together and gather information.
Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2011 ford. Since ford switched manufacturers, the mt82 has received a lot of criticism due to having several wellknown issues. About 38,000 mustangs with automatic transmissionswere made with brake pedal brackets that could fracture, ford says. Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2011 ford mustang. We have seen the t5, t45 and tr3650 fivespeeds and the tr6060 sixspeed.
Accessories ford custom accessories for your vehicle a wide selection of ford custom accessories are available for your vehicle through your local ford or ford of canada dealer. Started having some trouble shifting gears with grinding noted around 10,000 miles at 11,800 miles while on vacation, clutch locked up. 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. Ford mustang owners have filed a classaction suit alleging that the sixspeed manual transmission used in 20112019 mustang and mustang gt car s is faulty. From falcon to fox, from bullitt to badges, these are the coolest and lamest ford mustangs throughout its six. Driving is an experience that requires all of the senses to work together and gather information in order t. District court for the central district of california.
The 2011 ford mustang has 95 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The factory transmission mounts are heavily voided and cause your tran. Apr 27, 2016 ford s number for this recall is 19s07. Started having some trouble shifting gears with grinding noted around 10,000 miles at 11,800 miles while on vacation, clutch locked up completely and wouldnt go into gear at all. Jun 09, 2020 for what could possibly be cost reasons, ford ditched the beloved tremec t5 and tr 3650 manuals in the base ford mustang and mustang gt for the getrag ford mt82 in the 2011 model year, and many owners have complained about problems ever since everything from third gear lockouts to broken shift forks. To address the excessive vibration they hand me a sheet called oasis special service message that statessome 2011 mustangs equipped with 3. Technical service bulletins, or tsbs for short, are notifications made directly by ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported mustang problems. Ford replaced the popular tremec t5 and tr3650 used in previous years. Some mustang owners suing ford over manual transmission issues. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20052014 mustang, 2004 2011 ranger, 2009 2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 20082012 fusion, 20072010 edge and lincoln mkx, and 20092010 lincoln. For what could possibly be cost reasons, ford ditched the beloved tremec t5 and tr 3650 manuals in the base ford mustang and mustang gt for the getrag ford mt82 in the 2011 model year, and many owners have complained about problems ever since everything from third gear lockouts to broken shift forks.
I was turning left into an intersection and waas unable to power the vehicle to safely make the turn. The aftermarket and mustang owners have identified fixes for all of these issues to improve function and performance of the transmission. The pressure plate bolts had worked out and sheared off various pieces. Nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. Anytime the engine is rotating over 4000 rpms the 6 speed manual transmission will randomly be blocked from going into gear any gear, leaving the vehicle in a. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Ford mustang transmission problems, as shown by owners.
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