Classified as a sports car, the mustang can seat up to four and is only available in rearwheel drive. The mustangs automatic transmission really allows you to go fast while enjoying the. I have a 2005 mustang gt with the 5r55s auto trans and 11,000 miles. The noise may sound like a bearing growl, screech, or scraping noise. When the engine is cold, there is no issue getting the car into gear once it warms up after approx. The mustang transmission in 20052009 mustangs is a good unit, but many have disliked it for poor shifting and relative inefficiency versus the same mustang transmission that has been upgraded with better performing parts. Problem many 2005 2006 ford vehicles equipped with the 4r75e transmission, may experience excessive slipping in all forward gears. I guess i will try the liqui molly automatic transmission repair fluid when i get hold of it. If you happen to have knee problems, regular joint pain or back pain.
Ford mustang transmission problems page 3 car forums at. Gladly, i have not experienced the problems that a couple of drivers have referred to. Only your engine has more parts that have to work together all at once, or never at the same time to get the job done. They last longer and have less problems than the automatics. Automatic transmission problems mustang forums at stangnet. It turns out that the 2005 and 2006 mustangs and perhaps explorers have an. 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. I have a 2006 mustang manual 5 speed that recently has been having a problem getting into 1st gear symptoms. Having trouble with your ford mustang transmission.
The factory transmission mounts are heavily voided and cause your transmission to move excessively which is. Engine 27% transmission and drivetrain 9% brakes and traction control 5% suspension and steering 17% electrical and air conditioning 29% paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim 10% other 3%. Automatic vs manual 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. The new directshift t56 magnum xl for 2005 up ford mustangs represents a long awaited solution to the semiremote shifter woes experienced by many 2005 up mustang owners, as well as, tremecs most significant foray into the mustang aftermarket since the days of emerging 5. A manual 5 speed transmission would have been a better choice. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of ford mustang gt automatic 223. Ford will not address it and after research it seems to. Many problems associated with the mustang s transmission can be repaired without having to completely rebuild it, but before any repair can be performed, the problem must first be identified. Now transmission leaks, noticed some oil at a few hundreds wiped it clean thinking it was residue from the flush. Hi i own a 2006 mustang gt with a manual transmission. The mustang transmission in 2005 2009 mustangs is a good unit, but many have disliked it for poor shifting and relative inefficiency versus the same mustang transmission that has been upgraded with better performing parts.
Used 2005 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. To see how frequently ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The automatic transmission uses fluid for cooling, shifting, and torque converter operation. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. I dont know whats going on with my mustang please help if anyone has. An automatic transmission uses a torque converter to transmit power via the engine and transmission, whereas a manual transmission mustang uses a direct clutch. In the spirit of this issues report on cool swaps of all sorts, it goes without. I have to put it in 2nd then get it to slip into 1st.
Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. To see how frequently 2005 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Maybe its a teething problem thatll go away after a dealer update. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts.
Used 2005 ford mustang coupe pricing for sale edmunds. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2005 ford mustang coupe 2d. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. It does good on everything but when i put it in 1st gear, then apply a little throttle and start to release the clutch, it makes a horrific vibration. Although the mustang s transmission is generally regarded as quite durable, given enough time it will eventually develop problems. Remove auto transmission, flexplate, shifter save all small nuts that hold. The 2006 ford mustang has 20 problems reported for transmission failure. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates.
Save money on used 2005 ford mustang coupe models near you. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 2005 2010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. I just bought a 2005 mustang 3 weeks ago and i want to share so far fords first year production bugs with you. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Nothing seems to work to get the gas in except trikling in the gas oh so slowly. A v6 engine and a manual transmission are standard. Just some advise, the 20052009 mustang auto transmission which is the 5r55s is a bad. A highperformance v8 and an automatic transmission are also available. Im sure there is an explanation for what happened in his case, but its not my problem to figure out.
Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission. At 50k checked again and leak in worse and took back to dealership jones ford, n. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a worn clutch that needs to. What are the most common problems with manual transmission vehicles. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2005 ford mustang coupe. Complete auto transmissions for ford mustang for sale ebay.
I dont know whats going on with my mustang please help if anyone has had a similar problem. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Upgrading is easy, when you choose from the wide variety of mustang transmission parts available from cj pony parts. The worst complaints are transmission gone, difficulties with shifting gears, and car jerks and grinds at low speeds. Also, i think that you made a big mistake by buying an automatic transmission in a mustang gt. The worst complaints are transmission gone, difficulties with shifting gears, and. Nhtsa ends investigation into mustang manual transmission. Dave shephards gearjamming ways prompt an autotomanual tranny swap for the. If you drive a mustang, more than likely it is equipped with some sort of manual transmission. The solution to 2005up ford mustang s197 shift problems. Alright so i have a 116k mile 2007 v6 and when it shifts into 3rd it clunks like a shaking the car clunk. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford mustang based on all problems reported for the mustang. We follow along as this 2005 ford mustang gt convertible has its original 5r55s automatic transmission replaced with a tremec 3650 5speed manual transmission 5. Ford mustang owners have reported 43 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category.
Im new to car talk and looking for a little advice. Whether you need a better shifter for more precise gear changes or you want to upgrade to a 6speed to better handle the power and torque in your s197 mustang. Without diving too deep into the workings of a torque converter, a basic overview is probably. S197 mustang tranny swap automatictomanual transmission. Mine has had problems with not locating gears, going into reverse when i put it into firstwhile taking off from intersections, and occasionally grinds second and third gears. Sorry if this is a post thats been covered before, i didnt see anything pertinent in my brief searches. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford mustang when you. Search used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale nationwide. I just had the oem torque converter put back in, the pan dropped, and fluid replaced with amsoil. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at. Intermittently for the last year or so maybe once every 3 or 4 months its been shuddering when in reverse. Although the mustangs transmission is generally regarded as quite durable, given enough time it will eventually develop problems. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 127 2005 mustang models nationwide.
Dirt and heat deteriorate the condition of the fluid quickly, resulting in damage to numerous components inside. Ford mustang under govt investigation for transmission problems. Faulty chinesebuilt transmissions plague new ford mustang. After reading and other sources it seems like these mustangs. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Freestar freestyle fusion fusion energi fusion hybrid galaxie gt. On paper, the mustang with the automatic transmission is slightly more frugal than. The manual transmission in my 2011 ford mustang gt has been whining and grinding gears since the clutch was replaced due to a design. The car has around 1,000 miles on it and runs great other then shifting under certain circumstances. The 2005 ford mustang has 12 problems reported for transmission gone. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Anyways the car is really hard to put into second gear, especially at higher rpms. So awhile back i had to pull the positive and negative on the battery to reset the computer and in doing so it started shifting smooth again for a week then it went to hard shifting and its only that gear.
The gear hesitates to go in, and even after waiting for a second you really have to force the shifter. Both modern engines can be mated either to a fivespeed manual transmission or a fivespeed automatic. Search over 35,100 listings to find the best local deals. This topgrade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a wellbalanced design and high. We have 249 2005 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 57 1owner cars, and 349 personal use cars. Warranty is 3 years or 75,000 miles, whichever comes first. Ford mustang forum 2006 mustang gt shiftingtransmission. I got mine on ebay for 300 bucks my car is a manual i have a video on how to. Very difficult to get my 2006 mustang manual transmission. Your mustang has a modern automatic or manual that can take the power that your v6 puts through it.
Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Count on for your 2005 2009 mustang manual transmission needs. Search over 35,400 listings to find the best local deals. Our list of 16 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 ford mustang. On my way home, when making a moderately hard right turns with my foot off the gas the trans seemed to pop out of gear. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This article applies to the ford mustang v6 2005 2014. Both transmissions are heavier duty versions of the same designs offered with the v6 mustang. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Mustang manual transmission problems it still runs. Jan, 2014 does your ford mustang transmission miss the shift from 1st to 2nd or even 3rd to 4th. The shifting problem with the 2011 mustang manual transmission is very real, and seems. Ford mustang questions what is causing occasional slipping and. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at stangnet. Automatic transmission problems of ford mustang part 1. A transmission is built to take some abuse, but they can have problems.
Manual transmission 5 speed ford mustang 2005 10 only 77822k miles fits. The 2005 mustang has 105,000 mi and it was working great until yesterday tues. I got an 05 automatic mustang car want shift in any gear pulled it out put a. Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with.