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
I have a 2011 ford mustang shelby gt500 and i was waiting at a stop light finally i had a clear shot to go i started to go turning left went to shift it in 2nd gear and it would not go into 2nd it just grinded for a few seconds then went into gear seconds before a car was coming and slammed on its brakes barley hitting me. Then anytime and everytime i merge into traffic getting on the highway shifting from 4th to…
ODI 10458084
Power Train
The car began to have intermittent shifting problems about 3-4 months after i bought the car. When slowing down and then accelerating, the car would not shift into gear and then lurch and make a popping noise (first time it did this, i thought someone had bumped my car in traffic). I dismissed it the first few times it happened. Then it began to happen on a more frequent basis, not as bad as the few prior times but…
ODI 10446278
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Wheels
Just a few of the issues i had while my car . I was told there was no problem with my car after i almost got killed twice because it would not down shift into lower gears at highway speeds. Trans will look up once shifter is in between gears and will not go into gears still speed and rpm slow down. Most evident when trying to go from 6th to 4th. I was almost in an accident twice because i was not able to down shift…
ODI 10444933
Power Train
Rough, irregular shifting, most noticeable shifting from 1st gear on this manual transmission. Seems to lock you out of gears at any given time. Also while down shifting, i.e. Exiting off the highway onto an exit ramp, have experienced a similar problem. From 6th gear, the transmission locked me out of 4th gear and forced me into 2nd gear. This caused a massive and sudden decrease in speed causing the vehicle behind…
ODI 10428761
Power Train
2011 mustang gt manual transmission.....vehicle shifts very rough and from time to time locks 2nd and 3rd gear out creating a safety hazard at intersections when required to stop. This leads to getting into the middle of the intersection and have to try to jam the car into or skip that gear entirely to get out of the intersection. *tr
ODI 10396075
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Heading up a hill and heard a loud grinding sound. Car stopped in place and would not go anywhere when pressing on the gas. Tried putting the car in reverse and would not move at all. Also tried putting in neutral and it still would not move. Had car towed to ford dealership and the service department checked the car out and stated that the transmission "grenaded" as it stated on the work order. I got to see what…
ODI 10423168
Power Train
Unsuspecting shift issue, some what dangerous. Shifting problem, almost overnight 24 hour period. Does not want to shift, 6 speed manual. Repeated technical service reports found online, about fluid, about bolts loosing, sheering of pins and similar issues with 6 speed trans. Ford won't discuss fixing anything, i am told that "abuse" has caused the issues. I am looking into repairs at private shop. Ford needs to…
ODI 10455967
Power Train
I have had nothing but problems with this car... First at a little over 1000 miles the car wouldn't go into first or reverse without a lot of forcing and double clutching... Local dealer said of we need to swap your transmission fluid to full sythetic and it'll work like new. That did nothing soon the car wouldn't go into fourth gear and wouldn't downshift to third gear either. It went back to.the shop they said…
Crash reported
ODI 10442821
Power Train
At 150 miles on the odometer the transmission began to grind second gear while turning left. I took it to the dealer, and they changed the fluid as per t.s.b. There was zero change. I took it back to the dealer, and they said it was normal and was a 'break in' issue. Despite disagreeing i drove it until there was around 10,000 miles on it. At this point it was nearly impossible to shift into second when turning left…
ODI 10425694
Power Train
2011 ford, mustang gt 5.0, manual 6 speed: early 2011 (jan-feb) i have taken the car in numerous times to the rodeo ford service repair center about the grinding and rough shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. A ford service ticket has been opened to track the issue and dealer repairs made. The dealers service manager has driven the vehicle, with me present, and has noticed the same grind and rough shift pattern…
ODI 10433621
Power Train
The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has given me problems for the past year of ownership. There have been multiple incidents where the transmission will not go into 2nd gear. The gear appears/feels to be "locked out". This has happened while pulling out across on-coming traffic, and i have had numerous close calls. I also have horrible gear while/noise, and grinding shifts almost all the time. Ford…
ODI 10428178
Power Train
2011 mustang gt with a manual transmission has problems shifting. I am sometimes unable to shift into first or third gears because the transmission will lock me out. I have to shift around to various other gears to sort of "reset it" and get it into gear, or give up on the gear i'm trying to get into and use a different gear instead. Sometimes i'll try to push the shifter into 1st gear and it will resist going in.…
ODI 10428059
Power Train
The manual transmissions in these cars are starting to fail left and right. It takes nothing but a short search online to find that out. My car is no different. The manual transmission in my car locked me out of a gear in the middle of traffic causing me to be nearly rear ended. I am starting to worry for the safety and value of my vehicle and passengers. Ford has done nothing to fix this issue other than offer a…
ODI 10400358
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when a grinding noise was heard from the vehicle. In addition, there was a delayed response from the manual transmission when shifting into second or third gear. The failure recurred when driving between 10-30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the old transmission fluid was removed and replaced with a higher…
ODI 10487958
Power Train
Many times unable to select and engage gears with the manual transmission while accelerating. Problem seems to be most frequent when making a left turn, creating a dangerous situation by pulling out into fast moving traffic, but unable to accelerate due to gear lock-out (usually second gear, but sometimes third as well). *tr
ODI 10433874
Power Train
This vehicle has a 6 speed manual transmission which is unusually difficult to shift from one gear to the next, in both upshift and downshift. Ambient and vehicle temperature are not factors what-so-ever. The problem has been with the car since brand-new. Sometimes it is impossible to get into the desired gear at all. Safety has been compromised numerous times, especially when crossing traffic while executing a left…
ODI 10422248
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that when attempting to shift gears manually from first to second, the vehicle would skip second and shift into third gear, distorting the vehicles speed. Also, when shifting from first to second gear, the vehicle would exhibit a clunking and grinding noise. The dealer was notified of the defect, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10432243
Power Train
I took delivery on my 2011 ford mustang gt/cs in late october of 2010. It had approximately 8 miles on it. From that day forward it was a little stiff to get it to go in to any gear. I had grown a custom to it and just assumed it would smooth out since it was a new car. Now that i have been driving my car as a daily driver for a year the issues have just increased. Sometimes you cannot get the car to shift in to 1st…
ODI 10436479
Power Train
The transmission displays grinding noises and difficulty upshifting from 2nd to 3rd or 4th to 5th when the clutch is pressed all the way down. I have issues getting car into 1st gear from neutral at a red light sometimes. Transmission will not allow me to go into reverse when clutch is pushed down to floor during cold starts. Transmission feels and sounds clunky when shifting into all gears. This is what happens…
ODI 10466554
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang gt. The contact started the ignition and when shifting from first into second gear a roughness in the response occurred with an unusual noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the transmission operated properly. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75.
ODI 10423083
Power Train
Manual transmission, 2nd gear occasionally cannot be selected on acceleration even with clutch fully depressed. Car coasts until another gear is selected or forced into gear by "double clutching". Dealer replaced clutch pressure plate bolts and bled clutch lines. Problem occurs less often, but still there. Below 70 degrees ambient temperature 2nd gear grinds until up to operating temperature and third gear "kicks…
ODI 10427057