2011/2012 issues holding anyone back??
Official Ford Rep
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: MI
There are MULTIPLE problems with the MT82. It's a hit or a miss, really. I'll say that about 70/30 are good/faulty. If you want to play the odds, go for it. I wouldn't touch this again if I knew what I would go through. Oh, and I got the engine tick as well. And I had the creaking suspension go out, my horn, my electric trac seat, my O2 sensors etc. etc. with 1 year of ownership.
I'm sure it must be upsetting to have such issues on your Mustang. Please PM me your VIN, contact information, mileage, & servicing dealer name/state so I can assist.
~Natasha
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One of the Mustang guys brought some transmission photos to our car meet last Saturday that show an assortment of internal problems. He got them off the net from different sources where owners are taking their own transmissions apart because they were not satisfied with the Ford fixes. Sad that some nasty stuff is going on that it doesn’t make Ford look very good.
Gentleman's Relish
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,189
From: AZ
Now before I get the comments "use the search button" I completely understand this topic is almost beat to death 
but I honestly cant decide. My father and I went to the dealer the other day, and he wants me to trade my car in on the 2012 Race Red cali special they have sitting on the lot. I REALLYYYYYYYY want a manual (test drove it and LOVED it), but the tranny issues have me worried. I have been reading on here as well as other forums as well and hear about more and more people running into issues with their manual. I went to another dealer last night and found a 2012 grabber blue cali special AUTO with the glass roof, hids, and comfort package. My MAIN question is, are the problem with the manual worth holding back on? I mean I dont want to buy a brand new car and have shifting issues, so maybe the auto is the way to go?.?.... I really wanted a manual cause I love being able to choose your own gear and choosing when YOU want to shift, but the issues have me a little worried.
Also I have read that people are blowing cyl #8, have gotten a bad engine tick after their first oil change, and some are also burning oil (some bad, some only minor). Has anyone on here run into these issues??
He is giving me $10k to put towards the trade and I am selling my blower locally, and also the dealer already told me they would take my car on a wash (I owe $24 and they are going to give me $24 with 15.5k miles). So basically I have the $10k + whatever else I get from selling some parts off my 2010 including the M90 kit. Also I am purchasing on the X Plan so I will be getting a great deal if this works out and my monthly payments will even drop.
I have also considered an SVT Raptor which is much more practical, than once I get out of college and get a good job, than reward myself with something nice like a shelby or a boss (3-4 years) and pay for it myself.
but I honestly cant decide. My father and I went to the dealer the other day, and he wants me to trade my car in on the 2012 Race Red cali special they have sitting on the lot. I REALLYYYYYYYY want a manual (test drove it and LOVED it), but the tranny issues have me worried. I have been reading on here as well as other forums as well and hear about more and more people running into issues with their manual. I went to another dealer last night and found a 2012 grabber blue cali special AUTO with the glass roof, hids, and comfort package. My MAIN question is, are the problem with the manual worth holding back on? I mean I dont want to buy a brand new car and have shifting issues, so maybe the auto is the way to go?.?.... I really wanted a manual cause I love being able to choose your own gear and choosing when YOU want to shift, but the issues have me a little worried. Also I have read that people are blowing cyl #8, have gotten a bad engine tick after their first oil change, and some are also burning oil (some bad, some only minor). Has anyone on here run into these issues??
He is giving me $10k to put towards the trade and I am selling my blower locally, and also the dealer already told me they would take my car on a wash (I owe $24 and they are going to give me $24 with 15.5k miles). So basically I have the $10k + whatever else I get from selling some parts off my 2010 including the M90 kit. Also I am purchasing on the X Plan so I will be getting a great deal if this works out and my monthly payments will even drop.
I have also considered an SVT Raptor which is much more practical, than once I get out of college and get a good job, than reward myself with something nice like a shelby or a boss (3-4 years) and pay for it myself.
1) Mine is only 3 years old and I like it just fine. I should be paid off in about 6 months anyways.
2) 2011/2012 is completely new drive train so there are bound to be issues (I don't care who built it or sells it). It's been proven time and time again with any OEM, new model = new problems. By the 2nd or 3rd full year of building them, they have worked out the majority of issues.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 505
From: CA
Won't the MT82 have just four years of production? Why build/use something that will take 75% of its life cycle to get it right?
Not sure how else to express the question through text without sounding like a patronizing question, but I'm really asking.
Not sure how else to express the question through text without sounding like a patronizing question, but I'm really asking.
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,267
From: IN
I actually think your parents are not teaching u the value of money. U just got this car and dumped the money and now they want u to get a different brand new car. Makes no sense from a financial statement. U could pick up a new car and the rear end in that car takes a **** and u would be saying the car doesnt feel right anymore. But if your parents have that kind of money to throw around then I guess its ok. THere just not sending you the right message about how to be responsible.
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Passed by a ford dealer while working for my father in Brooklyn, and they have a BLACK 2012 GT/CS with an automatic and the comfort package!!!!! I want this car!! I never liked black but its just soooo glossy and deep, and its just gorgeous. Plus I am gonna go with a "stealth" look since I have flat black rims and the gt/cs stripe is flat black!!! Going to talk a deal on sunday!!!
