How is the 6 speed MT on the new Mustang?
04-05-2011, 06:15 PM
#21
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 12
Well I got out my book and it states you may choose to shift from 1st to 4th for better gas mileage but not required. I have driven it like a grandma all day today trying to make "skip shift"and I still was able to run through all of the gears. The SS camaro I had drove you had to be really winding it out to be able to run through all of the gears. I KNOW HOW IT WORKS!!!
04-05-2011, 06:20 PM
#22
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 12
Well Sorry friends but mine either don't have it or it don't work. Drove it like a grandma all day and it would allow me to run through all the gears. The book states for better economy you may choose to go from 1st to 4th but not required. I drove an ss camaro and I know how they are designed to work.
04-05-2011, 06:57 PM
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 3,234
Skip shift is a total non-issue.. seriously.
The real issue.. this tranny is a f'ing clunky piece of junk. When cold.. it will grind. When warm.. it may feel like "butter".. just to keep you satisfied for a while.. then it will make noises that will make you cringe (pressing clutch at 3000rpm in 1st.. or anytime in reverse). Banging, clanking, and grinding are "normal" operating characteristics.
I curse you all who made me think I needed a manual
(kidding.. sort of).
While an auto might not have been as much fun.. and would have required a "tune".. it would have certainly kept my stress level down.. and kept me from having auto-Munchausen by proxy.
The real issue.. this tranny is a f'ing clunky piece of junk. When cold.. it will grind. When warm.. it may feel like "butter".. just to keep you satisfied for a while.. then it will make noises that will make you cringe (pressing clutch at 3000rpm in 1st.. or anytime in reverse). Banging, clanking, and grinding are "normal" operating characteristics.
I curse you all who made me think I needed a manual
(kidding.. sort of). While an auto might not have been as much fun.. and would have required a "tune".. it would have certainly kept my stress level down.. and kept me from having auto-Munchausen by proxy.
04-05-2011, 08:46 PM
#24
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 505
MrSandman, I have to agree with you on the tranny. Everything you mentioned, I've experienced it, and many more other pleasantries.
But, I guess that's what warranties are for. Let's hope they figure something out. 2011 Mustangs have been out for over a year. SIGH
But, I guess that's what warranties are for. Let's hope they figure something out. 2011 Mustangs have been out for over a year. SIGH
04-05-2011, 08:55 PM
#25
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 72
I have to say I drove my 11 GT through one of the most brutaly cold and snowy winters we've had in a long time. No issues what so ever. I've driven nothing but manuals since I was sixteen and 38 years later this Mustang has the best shifting tranny I've ever experienced.
04-06-2011, 08:16 AM
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This is Deysha with Ford Customer Service. Please, if you are experiencing transmission issues visit your dealer and have them diagnose it. If you need further assistance, please message me with your dealer, contact info, mileage, and VIN.
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