The manual transmission on my 2011 ford mustang has erratic shifting which has caused me to nearly be rearended twice now and hit by oncoming traffic as it fails to go in gear, even with the clutch fully engaged. Based on driver interactions, the system will determine when temporary manual control is no longer in use and return to fully automatic shifting. Auto to manual swap god help me mustang forums at stangnet. Unfortunately, this isnt the first time weve heard of complaints regarding manual transmissions on the newer ford mustang. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. Improve your transmissions shifting characteristics by reducing the amount of time that your transmission takes to upshift and downshift. I notice this every time i turn left or shift when traveling on a curve to the left. Automatic transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang. Jan, 2014 does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. Almost got rear ended recently since i couldnt shift into 2nd gear in three attempts at a traffic signal. I dont want to do a full stock replacement because ive often heard that the 5r55s automatic transmission that 05. Most bigblock v8 powered carstrucks of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market, all fseries trucks without od, 80 thru 96 97 for f250hd, f350, and f. Once available, the s197spec t56 will be offered in a package to make purchasing and installing it in a 2011newer mustang an easy task.
There are a couple of mods on it and i will list them later just in case. The system is controlled with a selector button on the side of the shifter. Currently most of the mustang models have the option of a standard 6speed manual transmission or a 6speed automatic transmission. The problem began about 3 days ago while driving about 20 mph or so. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Most smallblock v8 powered cars of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market. Ford mustang questions what is causing occasional slipping and. Rough and hard shifting in 2011 mustang gt manual transmission. When shifting at higher revs it is really hard to shift into 2nd and 4th gear when turning or on a curve. This means a lot of extra tuning goes into an auto. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at. The kit includes a tremec t56 magnum s197 transmission, mcleod clutch rst or rxt. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission problems.
Mt82 manual transmission poor shifting characteristics and intermittent lockout shifting to second gear. Published on aug 19, 2011 how to tear up your automatic transmission. 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. Mustang whiteline manual transmission insert install and. 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. Ford mustang forum 2012 mustang gt 6r80 transmission. I really hope someone will be able to help me with my transmission problem. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 ford mustang based on all problems reported for the 2011 mustang. Mustang performance transmissions buy parts for ford. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better.
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. Unlike previous manual mustang transmissions, the mt82 was the first to use a remote shifter. I bought 2011 automatic v6 mustang after 16 years with a standard mustang. I decided to see how my car sound if it was a manual. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. 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. Mt82 transmission, used in 2011 and 2012 model year mustangs. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. In the video i show how i down shift and rev match an automatic car. And despite overall world class mustang build quality, the factorys getrag mt. The new 2011 ford mustang is putting the camaro on notice with two new transmissions and a new allaluminum 3. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid.
How to smoothly shift a mustang gt mt82 transmission duration. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate. Ford mustang transmission problems car forums auto. Replace your wornout or faulty component with this quality replacement from wve. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement. Mmfp 1102 01 ford 2011 mustang gt transmission swap article lead.
Ford mustang transmission problems and repair descriptions. Disabling skip shift 2011 mustang gt 6 speed manual transmission. Using the latest developments in drivetrain technology. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Ford mustang forum automatic 6r80 switch sport mode. Selectshift automatic transmission vehicle features. Ford mustang base gt standard transmission usa built 2011, manual transmission shift stabilizer bushing by nolathane. Automatic transmission equipped models of all years come with 3.
Flexplate, torque converter, transbrake, transmission dust cover. This clip will teach you how to use the manual push button shifting feature. 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. However when you up the power from the stock level the stock components wont last. Modern drivelines t56 magnum xl sixspeed enables you to step up to better gearing and smoother shifts with fierce reliability. When i seen the new body style of the mustang i was hooked. Im getting a new 2016 ecoboost mustang, with the performance package, in january. Imagine it this way, every time you shift a manual transmission, you have to think, disengage a clutch, shift, then reengage that clutch.
Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Since the incredible new 2011 ford mustang gt stormed onto the scene. The most important parts to upgrade on the 1114 mustang mt82 would be the clutch, flywheel, shifter and clutch line. Automatic transmission problems mustang evolution forum. Get the best deals on genuine oem gear shifters for ford mustang when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy an expensive automatic 65 mustang or a cheaper manual 65 mustang and change the 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.
Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Also when just slowing down and the car shifts to 1st gear. I have not contacted the ford dealership but will soon. The new 202014 mustang can be specified with a sixspeed selectshift automatic transmission.
This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission. Automatic 2011 ford mustang gt horsepower test muscle. I got an 05 automatic mustang car want shift in any gear pulled it out put a good one it that i.
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. The standard final drive ratio of 2005 and 2006 mustang gts with a manual transmission was 3. In many cases they can even outperform their older siblings when compared stock to stock form. If you are not sure, you can find all the differences between automatic vs manual transmissions in. New 2011 mustang gt 1400 miles mt82 transmission is very difficult to shift gears 23, and 34 shifts. The mustang s automatic transmission really allows you to go fast while enjoying the pros of not having to shift through the gears on your own. Restore the performance of your 2011 2017 mustang 6r80 transmission with this high quality, motorcraft service kit. Those are the essentials to a longer lasting, better performing transmission with less chances of. Remove auto transmission, flexplate, shifter save all small nuts that hold shifter down, youll need 2 for the manual shifter, front fascia, trans cooler, lines. These autos are not giving up power on the dynos anymore compared to the manuals. Motorcraft mustang transmission service kit 6r80 1117 5. Hey, my name is henry and i own a 2006 mustang gt, unfortunately the transmission in my car has just died right after i got the engine replaced uuuuuuugh.
Occasional slipping and hard shifts with transmission. Weve got some of the best mustang gt and gt500 drivetrain upgrades for your car, including gears, axles, shifters, clutches, transmissions and driveshafts. The nhtsa closes investigation of 2011 ford mustang manual. How to disable the skip shift on a 2011 mustang gt with the 6 speed manual transmission. This happens mostly when slowing down and then starting to pick up. Now, after a sixyear absence, the 2020 model thats due to. Apr 22, 2009 this manual is for 0506 mustang gt swap. Reader gregory camacho said, i have a 2012 mustang gt with only 989 miles on the clock, and i have experienced shifting problems. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months.
Both are fairly well maintained but one is two thousand dollars cheaper and manual. Buy used ford mustang transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. In drive, the transmission will perform fully automatic shifts if you do not use the shift buttons. Car has been in service twice for hard, notchy shifting action whether warm or cold and grindingpopping out of 6th gear. The dyno results are interesting with a 6r80 automatic car, to say the least. The shelby gt500 has been giving mustang enthusiasts classleading performance since its return in 2007. Shifting gears with the manual transmission, its relatively easy and a lot of fun to stay in the. Since the first day that i bought this new mustang, the automatic transmission shifts hard and there is a clunking noise. The manual transmission on my 2011 ford mustang has erratic shifting which has caused me to nearly be rearended twice now and hit by oncmoing traffic as it fails to go in gear, even with the clutch fully engaged. Genuine oem gear shifters for ford mustang for sale ebay. Automatic transmission 20112014 ford mustang 6 speed 3. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. 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 mustang automatic transmission 2011, 6x six speed automatic transmission package by tci.
That is why the automatic transmission is a popular option in latemodel mustangs. Scts tune for the automatic equipped gt raises the maximum torque value of the transmission from 410 to 500 lbft. The 2011 ford mustang has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Keeping your transmission fluid clean, and cool, is vital to prolonging your transmission life expectancy. Experiencing rough shifting in 1st gear and hard shifting in 2nd gear with grind sometimes. As time pushes forward and technology advances, the automatic transmission will work its way to shift quicker than any human can on their own. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Low mileage ford mustang used transmissions for sale. However, by pressing the upshift or downshift buttons you can take temporary manual control. 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. Well it started searching for gears and would shift up and down the spectrum. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. How easy would it be to take an automatic 1970s mustang. Check out the lokar firewall pushin dipstick for all mustangs with a case fill c4 automatic transmission.
I am having a hard time deciding what transmission to get, the automatic or manual. There appears to be problems shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd. She told me to go to ford and tell them about this ssm and they would change the necessary. Which an auto, such as the 6r80, the computer has to think rather than the driver. The gear shift is very notchy and rough, especially from 12 and 23. A handful of 2011 and 20 ford mustang gt or boss 302 owners also. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Yes, an automatic requires way more tuning than a manual.
Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2011 ford. 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. Ford mustang transmission problems page 2 car forums at. It seems quite a few folks have experienced issues. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. 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. May 02, 2017 2011 ford mustang with shifting problems. The 2011 ford mustang has 2 problems reported for clanging and shifting gears hard. Today it was 8 deg outside and i started the car and headed down the road. If youre driving a 2011 current mustang with the 3. I have been searching for 1965 mustangs and have found two good options. Mar 29, 2010 the huge increase in output implies that the 2011 ford mustang v6 is some sort of rocket ship. Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 ford mustang.
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