Ford mustang owners have filed a classaction suit alleging that the sixspeed manual transmission used in 20112019 mustang and mustang gt cars is faulty. A manual transmission uses a fork to move a collar ringed with dog teeth to the desired gear, the suit explains. Jun 09, 2020 mustang owners qualms with fords mt82 sixspeed manual transmission are welldocumented across the web. Mustang owners take ford to court over mt82 manual. A transmission within a vehicle is responsible for changing gears as the vehicle is in motion and transmitting power from the engine to the wheels. Dec 02, 2018 what causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. The aftermarket and mustang owners have identified fixes for all of these issues to improve function and performance of the transmission. To learn the secrets of satisfying shifters, we interviewed the engineers for the viper and gt350. Also, the mustang has a flat dash that makes the view easy and i have a reference where the wheels are by a. Taking care of issues the second they pop up is the best way to increase the lon. Anyways the car is really hard to put into second gear, especially at higher rpms. Manual transmissions are categorized into two basic types. May 29, 2018 2018 ford mustang gt is available with two different transmissions, a sixspeed manual and a 10speed automatic.
Unlike the mustang gt, each 9698 cobra was equipped with a seventooth speedometer sensor drive gear, located in the rear of the t45. If i could go back in time knowing what i know now, i would have a 10 speed auto in my car without a doubt. Ford mustang manualtransmission woes california consumer. Do the 2019 gt s really have problems or are people exaggerating the. Jun 10, 2020 for the 2011 model year, tremec has been ditched as the supplier of the t5 and tr3650 manual transmissions in the mustang v6 and mustang gt in favor of getrag. The suit also claims that ford has been aware of the issue since prerelease testing in 2010. In case youre in the market for a new car with a stick shift, we salute you. Advertisement if you drive a stickshift car, then you may have several questions floating in your head. Transmissions are necessary to transfer engine power to either the driveshaft or axle halfshafts and propel the vehicle. Learn the basics of a manual transmission and explore transmission parts and the inner workings of transmissions. A lot of people think it is really complicated, but if you follow these easy steps. Production of both the gt350 and bullitt ended in 2020.
Ford is facing another lawsuit for its transmissions. Transmission broke that same day no third or fourth gear. Learn more about mt82 specs, problems, and upgrades that can help fix these issues. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. Jul 23, 2014 hi i own a 2006 mustang gt with a manual transmission. Jun 11, 2020 ford mustang owners have filed a classaction suit alleging that the sixspeed manual transmission used in 20112019 mustang and mustang gt cars is faulty. Nov 10, 2017 so for 2018, the mustang gt ushers in an important update. District court for the central district of california. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. I dont judge drivers by their ability to shift a manual. Manual transmissions allow a driver to manually shift gears to power a vehicle forward or backward.
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. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. It helped that i played with it between santa cruz and big sur. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
I picked the 10r80 for my 2019 mustang gt over the mt82 due to manual transmiss. In this article, well cover the transmissions that were factory equipment behind v8 mustang engines, up to the most current 2020 shelby gt500. Ford realized the performance gap between the mustang gt pp1 and the shelby gt350 was too large to ignore. Some owners were attempting to merge onto the highway at the time, and i dont even have to mention how dangerous that is with a transmission that refuses to shift out of second or third gear. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. There’s nothing quite like dancing on all three pedals, making nicely synchronized downshifts as you dive into a corner, then keeping the revs high as you burst from the turn with perfectly timed upshifts. For prices like that, possible electric problems shouldnt even be a problem broken down in style. Mt82 transmission specs, problems, and fixes cj pony parts. The pced manual aids in diagnosing non transmission electronic components.
Mustang owners have been complaining about these transmissions for years. There are basic tests you can do on your own, but you need tr. For what could possibly be cost reasons, ford ditched the beloved tremec t5 and tr3650 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. However, you dont have to be a mechanic to pinpoint problems. The car has around 1,000 miles on it and runs great other then shifting under certain circumstances. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. It was my first and probably last mustang, all because of a subpar transmission. Many people do not know how to drive a manual transmission. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Its not ruined per say, but the ratio changes are definitely annoying as fuck, and ford fucked up by changing them so drastically.
Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. We have 405 2019 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 358 1owner cars, and 346 personal use cars. But it is a skill that can be very useful in some situations. Feb 15, 2021 cj pony parts gotta have it race ghir. Jan 10, 2019 this package is only available on the mustang gt fastback with the sixspeed revmatching manual a feature that can be turned off. Unlike automatic transmissions that use fluid, vacuum and pressure to shift the gears, the driver selects the gear to be used and determines. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, and a 10speed. The most common are automatic, manual and continuously variable transmissions cvt. May 31, 2019 bought a 2018 mustang gt with 5000 miles on 56. How to install a manual transmission it still runs.
Jul 15, 2020 in fact, ford mustang owners have filed a classaction lawsuit alleging that the 2011 2019 mustang and mustang gt models are equipped with a faulty sixspeed manual transmission system. Mustang owners qualms with fords mt82 sixspeed manual transmission are welldocumented across the web. Jun 04, 2020 posted in news 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. Lawsuit claims the mustang has problems with its sixspeed stick. How to diagnose transmission issues in your vehicle. Jun 18, 2020 i had a 2018 gt premium pp1 with the mt82 and sold it because it was a horrible transmission. The suit alleges that the transmission is inherently flawed, with defects that lead to slipping, jerking, and clashing gears. 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. Ford mustang owners file classaction suit over manual. The pp2 starts to make more sense given the context. Oct 15, 2018 starting with 2011 models, mustang owners with manual transmissions had a hard time shifting because of allegedly faulty transmissions. The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2019 ford mustang owners.
The mustang ecoboost is powered by a turbocharged 2. Recognized problems with late model ford mustang gt manual transmission involve operation at high rpms, clashing gears, and faulty clutch plate bolts. Hello, should i be worried about buying a 2019 gt i keep hearing about the transmission problems and the tick the engine makes, some people even say its piston slap. You may feel unqualified to diagnose issues with your vehicle.
Every new car you can still buy with a manual transmission. Why ford chose a tremec manual transmission for the 2021 mach 1. Dec 16, 2020 ford has offered both a mustang manual transmission and automatic transmission option from 1979 all the way to 2020. Does the 2019 ford mustang gt have transmission problems. Should have done my homework its all over the internet how troublesome the mt82 transmission is but i had already owned a 2012 5. Mustang owners sue ford for allegedly faulty 6speed manual. Transmission failure 6 speed manual lost 3rd and 4th gear, software failure lost all driving aids and backup camera. Mustang mt82 transmission woes lead to new class action lawsuit. Referred to as mt82d4, the latest incarnation of the sixspeed manual developed from the tremec tr6060 promises to perform much better.
Sep 18, 2019 the 2019 gt automatic is the only mustang ive ever driven, and it was fantastic. Mt82 transmission specs, problems, and fixes cj pony parts ford began using the mt82 transmission in manual mustangs starting in 2011. Manual transmission and cold weather ford mustang ecoboost. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. What causes mustang gt manual transmission problems.
Jun 18, 2020 the lawsuit draws a direct link between the getrag mt82mt82d4 transmissions and the issues experienced by drivers, and claims ford decided to continue using the transmissions despite possessing knowledge of the alleged problems. Even though the mt82 is the mustang s most modern transmission, it has its fair share of problems. The pressure plate bolts had worked out and sheared off various pieces. Jun 11, 2020 ford is facing a classaction lawsuit over problems in its manualtransmission mustang, filed in the u. The gear hesitates to go in, and even after waiting for. Prior to 1938, all vehicles were manual transmission. This time, drivers of 20112020 mustangs and mustangs gt are suing ford for over problems with the getrag mt82 and mt82d4 sixspeed manual transmission. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. Ford has acknowledged several issues including thick, cold transmission fluid, high rpm operation, gear clash, faulty operation, and clutch plate bolt failure. There are some common transmission issues that can cause that, and some basic troubleshooting steps can help you diagnose the problem.
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