2011 Ford Mustang Power Train Problems
- 96
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 96 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- manual transmission · 18 records
- shift gear · 17 records
- throttle body · 9 records
- clutch pedal · 9 records
- third gear · 7 records
- second gear · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 58 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Around 17000 miles the vehicle clutch pedal took a few seconds to disengage when shifting from 2nd to 3rd on higher rpms. Also, when shifting into 2nd and 3rd at 3-4k rpms, i would feel a notching feel on the shifter from the transmission like if it feeling a few teeth from the transmission's gears or syncros. I am still not sure, dealerships still haven't opened the transmission to find out. Car just hit 36000…
ODI 10627143
Power Train
Documentation on this vehicle was previously posted on 12/5/13. As noted; ongoing to transmission/ clutch problems post tsb repairs continue. My vehicle requires the clutch pedal to be engaged completely down to the floorboard during the initial key start process, thereafter; the clutch pedal must be engaged at a minimum to floorboard to the maximum of approximately 1 -2 inches off floorboard. Due to my height (…
ODI 10556047
Power Train
Vehicle is difficult ( feels notchy ) to shift gears between first and second gears. Ambient temperature is not a factor. The problem is constant regardless to outside temperatures. Occasionally gears grind when shifting at higher rpms. Vehicle does not seem to grab into gear completely one gears are shifted from first through third gears. In addition too: vehicle is difficult to steer/ vehicle seems to drift to the…
ODI 10555006
Power Train
The car lost power and a wrench icon showed up on dashboard. I was driving and manage to get to the side of the road. I turned off the car and when i tried to restart it the start switch got stuck and it wouldn't start. I had to try twice before i was able to start the car to make it home. This is the third time it happens. I had brought in the car for service, back at the beginning of this year, more than four…
ODI 10551432
Power Train
The ford vehicle showed the following signs at the time of shifting into higher gears, transmission failing to synchronize, slow reaction, harsh shifts, grinding gear noises at low and high rpm. *tr
ODI 10556335
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was traveling on a major highway at the speed limit (75 mph in this area of texas) and had just changed lanes when the car would not go, i kept pushing the accelerator and the car would not go. Fortunately, i was able to coast off the highway and was able to go up an off ramp and pull off the shoulder of the road. The mustang started to make a noise and shuttered, so i turned off the engine being afraid that the…
ODI 10567185
Power Train
Getting on turnpike i went through the gear when i went into it grind real bad. Also down shifting it would grind.it was okay in all the other gears. Also when first driven it was hard to shift until trans warms up. *js
ODI 10538304
Power Train
The car began sputtering and then the engine died after pulling off of the interstate. The wrench light flashed and then the check engine light came on and stayed on. The car was analyzed at the ford dealership and diagnosed with the throttle body assembly actuator as the problem. There currently is no recall. The labor and part were $430.16 i should be reimbursed by ford for this since it is a safety issue. I was…
ODI 10534716
Engine · Power Train
Was traveling on a freeway when a the care lost power and began slowing down. A little wrench icon appeared. I there was no place to pull over so i turned on flashers and rode on the highway until the care stopped. Traffic behind me swerved to avoid my car. I restarted the vehicle and continued on my way. The vehicle failed 3 more times on the way home. *tr
ODI 10525604
Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that the front passenger side and rear window tint were deteriorating. The tint was impacting visibility and was removed on the front passenger side. The rear window tint was not removed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times, but no remedy was provided. Upon making a turn or while traveling at any speed,…
ODI 10631855
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When slowing down i notice the car has a delayed down shift almost like a hit from the back, i've never experience this type of ride unless the car had transmission issues, i really hope that's not the problem the car is only 2 yrs old and the warranty is gone on it, i have read in the forums online where others are experiencing this same unexplained down shift. This appears to be some type of factory goof up and it…
ODI 10542539
Body · Power Train
Car has a long crank time, before the engine starts. Causing ware on starter and flywheel making a noisy start. The hood has paint bubbles on the front right side and now at 70k miles needs a repaint. Car would stall at the stop light, or would not go when the light turned green or making a u-turn. Intermittently check engine light would come on for a cam position sensor. Car at 70k miles, wont pass an emission…
ODI 10566662
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact was traveling 25 mph when the vehicle failed to shift into second and third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 27,000.
ODI 10469669
Power Train
When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear transmission will not shift, it must be force into 2nd gear. Also 5th gear grinds at normal highway speeds. Vehicle will not shift into reverse unless engine is off, must shift to reverse, start engine and then vehicle will move in reverse. While driving there is no vibration, nor whinning noises. Once vehicle has been shut down and engine is cold, can not shift into 1st gear,…
ODI 10466848
Power Train
2011 shelby gt500 - brought this car in for grinding into 2nd gear (all other gears seem fine..at the moment). Was told that all ford would do is replace 2nd gear, which they did and was also told that it was our driving and replacing 2nd gear is all that they would do. We were told by the regional rep and engineer that...quoted - "we have to have the clutch all the way down to the floor before shifting (engaged).…
ODI 10470876
Power Train
Mild to violent vibration from manual transmission upon downshifting for deceleration on exit ramp in the range of 5500-2500 rpm. Mild to violent shaking felt through car...steering wheel, shifter, pedals...seats... Engine speed is matched to transmission speed prior to clutch engagement. I've been driving manual shift cars , mustang gt, small british and american cars for over 35 years. When staying in third gear…
ODI 10471299
Power Train
When slowing to turn left into a parking lot waiting for traffic in the other direction to pass so that i could safely turn...once it is safe to turn, when i step on the accelerator pedal, there is a very slow response time for the vehicle to start accelerating. This is extremely dangerous in that the car won't get out of the way quickly. It hesitates for about 2 seconds after i press the accelerator pedal before…
ODI 10649265
Power Train
MT-82 TRANSMISSION HAS BEGUN TO WHINE . *TR
ODI 10454003
Power Train
It's known on the forums at the internet the problem that the v6 mustangs from 2011 and on are having. The v6 mustang's with automatic transmissions are presenting a problem when coming to a stop or when you push the gas rapidly, the shifting of the car has some kind of lateness response causing when you come to a stop to feel like a bang in the car after you have come to a stop or when you step on the gas the car…
ODI 10493487
Power Train
I read several details about people having difficulty shifting in high revs or when driving fast but i do neither. I travel at highway speeds and have had difficulty shifting from one gear to another and end up reducing my speed in order to have the transmission engage or even speed up just to "hunt" for the next gear. On three occasions this has caused me concern while driving on surface streets becasue traffic is…
ODI 10451074
Power Train
I was driving my 2011 ford mustang gt at approximately 6pm on 1 march 2012. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd and when i did, the clutch pedal stayed on the floor. I could smell excessive clutch wear after the incident. I am thankful that i am an experienced driver and was able to stop the vehicle safely. Now the clutch stays engaged and you can not shift in to any gear while the car is running. Ford has refused to warranty…
ODI 10451701
Power Train
After i first purchased the vehicle i noticed a vibration in the shifter which eminated from the transmission. I took it back to the ford dealership aprroximately a month or more later and was informed there was no issue with the transmission. However, to this day there exists a very noticable vibration with increasing episodes of difficulty changing gears between # 5 to 2, either shifting up or down. It is more…
ODI 10469258
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang gt. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle failed to shift gears properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,009 and the current mileage was 6,950.
ODI 10448014
Power Train
I was driving my 2011 ford mustang gt at approximately 8pm on 6 jan 2012. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd and when i did, the clutch pedal stayed on the floor. I could smell excessive clutch wear after the incident. I am thankful that i am an experienced driver and was able to stop the vehicle safely. Now the clutch stays engaged and you can not shift in to any gear while the car is running. My car is now parked and i…
ODI 10442822
Power Train
I was sitting at a red light waiting for the light to change to green. When the light turned green i was unable to shift in to 1st or 2nd gear. Fortunately i was able to shift in to 3rd gear and get the car moving before coming a road hazard. *tr
ODI 10438690