Ive noticed an odd aspect to our 2015 ford mustang gts manual transmission. When shifting gears, theres often an accompanying thud or. I am hearing a clunking noise when shifing fro p to r and n to d 14 answers. Transmission thudclunk that moves the car when going from. The biggest difference compared to the gearbox equipping the 2015 2017. It will be replaced with a significantly new mustang next year. The shifter may help transmit the transmission noise through the body by the way it is mounted, but if it was the shifter itself, you would be able to hear it with the car at a standstill too. Ive always been opposed to an automatic transmission, until now. In this video i give a couple of tips that i have learned while driving my 2015 mustang gt with a manual transmission.
The noise is not coming from the mt82 manual transmission. One of my co workers has a 2015 escape with mft and nav so i stole her sd card and tried it on my taurus and it didnt work. An obvious clunk through the vehicle when shifting from drive to reverse is a sign to have the transmission checked over. May 03, 2017 unless they are willing to fix or replace the trans, walk away. Oct 07, 2016 my new 2017 mustang was making with weird noise when i would engage and disengage the clutch and a thump when i put it in gear.
The shifting problem with the 2011 mustang manual transmission is very real, and seems. Royal purple mustang synchromax manual transmission fluid 01512. Count on late model restoration for your 2015 2020 mustang transmission needs. Back in 2005 ford went to remote mounted shifter on the manual trans. Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products. Now, this extremely popular and highly rated fluid here on the site will work with any manual transmission. Clunk noise from rear end when i shift from park to. Remote start, 2016 mustang, manual transmission i know i know its a huge steaming can of worms. I dont have a manual for this car so i cant see a blow up to possibly identify a source. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. Apr 19, 2018 2015 2017 mustang manual transmission no crank built on or before 6152016 ssm 45938 effective jul 18 2016 2015 2017 mustang driveline vibration at highway speeds ssm 45903 effective jun 28 2016 2015 2017 shelby gt350 and gt350r brake service gsb g0000097 effective may 24 2016. Since this car was new, it has made a clank or clunk noise when the clutch first engages the transmission.
Whether you are doing a mustang fivespeed conversion or you just need to replace the tail shaft seal, we have you covered. If you have a manual transmission in your 1979 and newer mustang, and are looking to promote smoother shifting and better wear protection, then you should check out a quart or two of the royal purple synchromax manual transmission fluid. I am hearing a clunking noise when shifing fro p to r and. I put a gopro under my car and saw that everything was normal. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. The worst complaints are not shifting smoothly, hesitation shifting from reverse to drive, and clutch went out. When approaching any used mustang, assume it needs new tires, new brakes and a new clutch, until you have proof to the contrary. The manual transmission in our 2015 ford mustang gt makes a thud or clunk sound when upshifting. This noise occurs before the clutch pedal is all of the way up. Basically the shifter is rigidly mounted to the underside of the trans tunnel and there is moveable linkage connecting it to the trans, when the engine and trans torque or rotate under load, it causes a misalignment of the linkage from the shifter. Well i havent taken one of those gearshifts apart but generally most are designed some type of antirattle specification, whether it be a boot, or a rubber insulater between gearshift and transmission, or an antirattle spring. The next chapter in the life of the iconic pony car begins as the allnew ford mustang loaded with innovative technologies and delivering worldclass levels of performance is simultaneously revealed around the globe in six cities on four continents. I have opened and searched every where engine,engine diag. I like the option of setting the transmission in comfort mode or track mode.
Take a look at the tremec tko 500 or 600 race series mustang manual transmissions. The engine in your 2015 ford mustang should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. These components are sometimes called consumable parts. Dec 21, 2011 nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Hard shifting, clunking, grinding sensations, or a feel like the transmission is biting back when shifted can all be taken as a sign to have the mustangs manual transmission inspected before you buy or as a sign to move to another unit. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your mustang and how to check the transmission fluid level. It is most obvious under 1st gear and between 2000 rpm. Basically the shifter is rigidly mounted to the underside of the trans tunnel and there is moveable linkage connecting it to the trans, when the engine and trans torque or rotate under load, it causes. I just bought a new 2015 gt with performance package.
I turned off traction control and it appears not to happen then. The 2015 ford mustang has 23 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 14,315 miles average. Transmission thud clunk that moves the car when going from. Ive been a long time ford owner 2 focuses, taurus, zx2, 65 mustang and my family has. They eventually replaced my entire transmission on the 2015 gt pp mt car. I am having this noise coming from the transmission when i push it toward driver side or engage 123 gear, especially loud in cold temperature. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission problems. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. A common upgrade for 2015 2020 mustang manual transmissions is the transmission mount insert. I am in love with my new mustang but am experiencing problems with my april built 2017 mustang gt manual gearboxdiff. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. It sounds like spinning the cap on a jar with some speed. The tr3160 benefits from the all of the latest and greatest tremec transmission technology such as a high precision guide plate for shifts. Ford mustang standard transmission with richmond 6speed transmission 2016, manual transmission main shaft by richmond.
Transmission fluid level check ford mustang 20152019. For some reason, i assumed that getting the premium package with syncmyford touch would include navigation, because of the bigger screen, but i was sorely mistaken lol. Due to covid19, order processing may be delayed up to 57 business days for all shipping methods. Pull straight up very hard to remove the top panel of the transmission tunnel. Two incredibly powerful transmission options came from the factory on the 2015 mustang, the manual and selectshift automatic. If youve spent the last year following our longterm test of the2015 ford mustang gt, you know. Late model restoration is your onestopshop for all mustang manual transmissions and manual transmission parts. So i just got a mustang 2015 and its been great fun so far. Its not a huge deal to me now, but if i wanted to get navigation down the road, how would that work, since the touch screen is. With manual transmission, this engine is rated 22 mpg city, 31. My new 2017 mustang was making with weird noise when i would engage and disengage the clutch and a thump when i put it in gear.
We are also experiencing problems with our 2019 eco automatic transmission. Fortunately, the allnew 2015 mustang delivers improvements to both the manual and automatic transmissions of the iconic pony car, delivering a shifting experience that will be better than in any previous pony, according to ford. Seems like any higher and its fighting some rev limiter and anything higher than 7k it just doesnt shift at wot. I am not sure if it is from the transmission but it does not exist under any rpm as long as the gear is in neutral. Clunk noise from rear end when i shift from park to reverse. Its a clunk between 2nd3rd gears mostly at low revs. When the 2015 shelby gt350 first appeared in the market, ford announced that it would be pairing the shelbys 526 hp 5. Oct 19, 2015 2015 mustang 6r80 wot shift points so far i have not been able to get it to shift smoothly higher than stock. I recently purchased a brand new 2017 mustang v6 automatic transmission and currently have a little over 580 miles on it.
We can help you get the job done with the right parts, knowledge, and expertise to do it right the first time. Chances are somebody used type f to fill it up since the manual stated to use type f so unless you know for sure stick. Here youll find a complete collection of ford tsbs technical service bulletins and recalls pertaining to the 20052017 mustang. Secondly, there is a weird clunky noise when i coast in 6th gear at around 70mph. Dec 18, 20 much more so than owners of other models, mustang drivers like to take control and shift for themselves. The pre2015 mustangs didnt do this, but every mustang ive driven that was made after 2015 has that clunk noise.
I was hoping it was no big deal but i cant stop thinking about it. I just learned how to drive manual in my 2016 mustang gt. If you are making 400 plus horsepower, chances are you will need to upgrade your mustangs manual transmission before you leave it in pieces on the highway or race track. So far i have not been able to get it to shift smoothly higher than stock. All 2015 hyundai genesis coupe models are powered solely by the 3.
The noise is approximately from the area of middle front passenger side. The sound doesnt change between cars with the mt82 and tremec boxes. Convertible top for 2015 ford mustang oem ford part. It makes a thud noise when i put the stick into low gears 1,2,3 sometimes. Nov 06, 2010 clunk noise from rear end when i shift from park to reverse or reverse to drive v6 automatic transmission answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. When putting it in reverse it takes up to 2 seconds for it to. Test drove a brand new 2015 mustang gt manual at autonation ford jacksonville where i confirmed that a new mustang gt manual does not exhibit the same shift problem. I have the cobra clunk i know there has been threads about this, but to be honest i was to lazy to go look for them. Depending on your trim model of mustang you may have electrical clips underneath this trim panel. If so, undo the necessary clips to remove the top black plastic cover of the transmission tunnel. Nov 10, 2017 2018 ford mustang gt features upgraded mt82 manual transmission. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission. According to ford theres a module that has to be switched out behind the screen.
The sixspeed manual transmission from getrag, a wellrespected transmission manufacturer in germany, is available in all models to provide mustang owners with the powerful feel that comes from manual shifting. Noise from transmission 2015 ecoboost mustang manual youtube. Automatic vs manual page 2 ford mustang ecoboost forum. In other words, theres nothing about the manual transmission used in the ford mustang that would prompt the nhtsa.
The 15 ecoboost has all of the features to make it a drivers transmission. I have an 04 termi, and i have the clunk when rolling off the throttle but mostly when getting back into the throttle. I recently purchased an ecoboost mustang on august 14th 2015 and i too noticed odd sounds the moment i drove away from the dealer. That has developed a clanking noise when shifting forward to reverse or visa versa. We took a pass on navigation, adaptive cruise control, and other.
When i shift from park to reverse and neutral to drive, i am getting a clucking noise. I have a good experience in driving manual transmission cars so i know what i am doing but i dont know if this is a common issue with mt82 transmissions or the rental cars transmission is actually messed up. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Hi stageron, i read your thread about the transmission noise and wanted to ask you about it. Noise from transmission 2015 ecoboost mustang manual duration. I recently bought a new 2017 gt pp mt supercharged car with the same transmission. I have a 2006 v6 mustang w automatic transmission problems. Much more so than owners of other models, mustang drivers like to take control and shift for themselves. Ive noticed an odd aspect to our 2015 ford mustang gts manual. A sub dedicated to the worlds most popular pony car.
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