2011 Ford Mustang Manual Transmission Problems
- 95
- 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.
What owners report
- manual transmission · 35 records
- shift gear · 18 records
- speed manual · 10 records
- rear ended · 9 records
- second gear · 9 records
- first gear · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 89 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Manual Transmission
I have an issue with my 2011 mustang gt with the 6 speed manual transmission where, intermittently, i have issues with shifting into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear where i encounter resistance and/or a metallic grinding sensation and sound, making it difficult to shift into 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear. *tr
ODI 10396085
Manual Transmission
When the outside temperature is in the 30's 1st to 2nd is very hard to shift into and from 2nd to 3rd is about the same. I have taking my car to gary smith ford and the service advisor informed me that ford aware of the problem and that the engineers were working on the problem. That was 30 days ago and almost 2 rear ends and still no fix some times it is just better to go from first to third to avoid trying to get…
ODI 10382931
Manual Transmission
While driving my 2011 ford mustang manual transmission, second gear would not engage causing a drastic slowing of the vehicle in traffic. This almost resulted in the vehicle behind me crashing into the rear of my vehicle. This also occurred at least 2 other times between january and march of 2011. *tr
ODI 10404113
Manual Transmission
When the ambient temperature is cold (below 35 degrees) 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are extremelt difficult to engage. I have a manual transmission vehicle and have almost been rear ended twice when trying to engage 2nd gear in my new 2011 ford mustang. I have visited keith hawthorne ford once for service since realizing the issue. They did acknowledge that ford is aware of the issue but basically shrugged their…
ODI 10377006
Manual Transmission
I originally took my 2011 mustang to the ford dealer with a complaint of very difficult 1-2 and 2-3 shifting in cold weather (below 30 degrees ambient temperature). Ford was aware of the problem (special service message 21661) and said there was no recommended solution. This was not a satisfactory solution to the problem, so i took the car back on march 24th, 2011and requested that they change the transmission fluid…
ODI 10418223
Manual Transmission
I have a 2011 mustang v6 with the mt-82 manual transmission. The shifting in it during cold weather is difficult at best and won't engage gears without a grind at worst. Now with warm weather it is not as notchy but will still occasionally not want to engage into first gear and grinds or doesn't want to go into 2nd if you are making a left hand turn while shifting.while i haven't had any close calls as of yet i feel…
ODI 10407453
Manual Transmission
Mt82 manual transmission, difficult engagement into all speeds(forward and reverse). Occasionally locked out of 2nd gear, sometimes due to mpg savings solenoid other times not explainable. I believe this transmission is dangerous due to time to needed to find alternative gear and lack of power to wheels could result in a collision, most notably in a merging, crossing or avoidance maneuver. Manufacturer's only…
ODI 10395896
Manual Transmission
6 speed manual transmission hangs when shifting from 1st - 2nd or 2nd - 3rd under acceleration. This has happened multiple times but began to happen soon after purchase. This is especially hazardous on the interstate when trying to merge into traffic from a stopped position. Barely avoided being rear ended due to loss of forward momentum. *tr
ODI 10424470
Manual Transmission
Transmission grinds from 1st-2nd when cold and intermittently when at operating temperature. Tsb for "rough shifting" has been performed. Whining from transmission started around 800 miles and still remains. When attempting to shift into 3rd gear vehicle frequently locks me out leaving me slowing down in traffic to find a gear that will engage. Also experience lock out when down shifting into either 2nd or 1st gear.…
ODI 10418075
Manual Transmission
Owner of a 2011 mustang gt with 6 spd manual transmission. Have had problems with rough shifting since 2000 miles. Have taken it into ford dealership 3 times so far. One time my transmission actually started leaking and ford was able to fix the leak but not the shifting. Rough shifting occurs in 1st-2nd-3rd gear. Sometimes i get stuck at lights trying to force it into first gear. Ford has had tech's drive it…
ODI 10423027
Manual Transmission
Manual transmission is clunky and does not shift properly. Feels like the synchros are grinding especially from 1st-2nd gear. Have had the shifter pop out of gear which i find to be dangerous. It is worse when cold, but still has happened even when warmed up. *tr
ODI 10383126
Manual Transmission
Rough, clunky shift, especially in cold condition. *tr
ODI 10376746
Manual Transmission
I purchased my 2011 ford mustang v6 in sept 2010. 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. Whenever the weather was below freezing, and the car was first driven after cold start, it would exhibit this behavior. I brought…
ODI 10418175
Manual Transmission
6 speed manual transmission fails to shift or shift smoothly into 2nd gear causing a safety situation in attempting to pull out in traffic. Went to pull out in traffic and could not shift into 2nd, traffic was bearing down and i had to quickly shift to third. Problem started when car had about 1000 miles on it. Car was checked out by a ford dealer and i was told it was normal and nothing could be done. Upon…
ODI 10397096
Manual Transmission
While driving my 2011 mustang gt with a mt82 trans it continually grinds from 1st to 2nd gear even if you take your time and finesse it..it has been doing this since i purchased this car with 400 miles on the clock, and in the cold weather forget it as you will never get it to work, it is a shame i had to purchase a winter car to drive and having to park a new car just is not right. *tr
ODI 10418127
Manual Transmission
Since vehicle was new, mt82 transmission is very difficult to shift in cold weather. Frequent synchro grinding in 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shifts. Now getting worse in summer conditions. Starting to grind during the 1-2, and 2-3 shift. Especially when transmission is cold, when turning left (1-2), and when shifting on rough pavement. Vehicle has been into the shop for a fluid change (tsb), which did not help. Ford refuses…
ODI 10409342
Manual Transmission
Vehicles has been to dealer twice due to 1) transmission grinding from 1st to 2nd; 2) difficult engaging into 3rd gear - been locked out, unable to get into 3rd gear on numerous occasions; 3) clutch has grabbed on several occasions shifting from 1st to 2nd causing the entire car to shudder 4) on several occasions, unable to shift into any gear while accelerating. Had to repeatedly pump the clutch in order to shift…
ODI 10384079
Manual Transmission
Car has 8200 miles on as of 8-1-11.. Mt-82 transmission issues.. Grinding in 1-3 gears since 700 miles, with occasional lockout of 2 gear and no indications of skipshift showing on the display, this happens frequently when turning left.. When stopped at a light or stop-sign unable to get the car in any gear when with the clutch all the way depressed to the floor, this has caused me to almost get rear ended on…
ODI 10418434
Manual Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that while shifting from first to second gear at 25 mph, the gear shift seized. The contact also stated that the shift had to be forced into gears. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 10,200.
ODI 10417985
Manual Transmission
Vehicle has been in 7 times for manual transmission grinding during gear changes leading to an inability to engage gears with 1st and 2nd being the most problematic. In emergency situations when you must accelerate quickly, valuable time is wasted just trying to get the car into gear...which proves impossible. These cars are equipped with a "skip shift" feature that locks out 2nd and 3rd for fuel economy and a…
ODI 10383293