Difficulty Shifting Into 2nd
Official Ford Rep
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,075
From: MI
Hey everyone,
I bought a 2014 Mustang GT new back in July and have about 7,500 miles on it currently. Since I first got it, I have always noticed that the shifter seems to resist moving into 2nd gear on both normal and high rpms. When doing the 1-2 shift, as the shifter moves from the neutral area to second gear it feels like it is rubbing against the 2nd gear before it shifts fully into gear. Basically I have to light push the shift down for about a second or so before it slips into second. I also experience this going into 3rd as well but at less frequency compared to the 2nd gear. I have been looking into getting a MGW shifter to help with the issue but wonder if this could be a transmission issue because the shifter movement from 1-2 is smooth when the car is stopped and in neutral.
Could anyone shed some light on this issue? Not sure if this is something I should take to the dealership under warranty.
Thanks for reading
I bought a 2014 Mustang GT new back in July and have about 7,500 miles on it currently. Since I first got it, I have always noticed that the shifter seems to resist moving into 2nd gear on both normal and high rpms. When doing the 1-2 shift, as the shifter moves from the neutral area to second gear it feels like it is rubbing against the 2nd gear before it shifts fully into gear. Basically I have to light push the shift down for about a second or so before it slips into second. I also experience this going into 3rd as well but at less frequency compared to the 2nd gear. I have been looking into getting a MGW shifter to help with the issue but wonder if this could be a transmission issue because the shifter movement from 1-2 is smooth when the car is stopped and in neutral.
Could anyone shed some light on this issue? Not sure if this is something I should take to the dealership under warranty.
Thanks for reading
I have the same issue. When shifting into second, it shifts, but not completely in. When I let the clutch out, sometimes it slips into gear, sometimes it grinds and slips out.
I have an issue with 5th gear, as well. From 4th to 5th, with the clutch fully depressed, sometimes the shift catches as it slots into 5th and I feel a slight grind for a split second. As you m/t owners know, it really makes one grit their teeth, I cringe every time i shift into 5th! Would an aftermarket shifter help this issue?
The car's still under warranty but everytime i get a service and mention a flaw about the car they never seem to get it situated.
I have an issue with 5th gear, as well. From 4th to 5th, with the clutch fully depressed, sometimes the shift catches as it slots into 5th and I feel a slight grind for a split second. As you m/t owners know, it really makes one grit their teeth, I cringe every time i shift into 5th! Would an aftermarket shifter help this issue?
The car's still under warranty but everytime i get a service and mention a flaw about the car they never seem to get it situated.
Deysha
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
From: Georgia
Hey everyone. I apologize that is has taken this long to respond. I took it in to my local dealer and they said they could not replicate the issue. They implied that the car was still very new (9k miles) and that it is still being worn in. At least it is on record now in case something happens in the future. Thanks for all the help.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,155
From: Austin, Texas
Hey everyone. I apologize that is has taken this long to respond. I took it in to my local dealer and they said they could not replicate the issue. They implied that the car was still very new (9k miles) and that it is still being worn in. At least it is on record now in case something happens in the future. Thanks for all the help.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,731
I have the same issue. When shifting into second, it shifts, but not completely in. When I let the clutch out, sometimes it slips into gear, sometimes it grinds and slips out.
I have an issue with 5th gear, as well. From 4th to 5th, with the clutch fully depressed, sometimes the shift catches as it slots into 5th and I feel a slight grind for a split second. As you m/t owners know, it really makes one grit their teeth, I cringe every time i shift into 5th! Would an aftermarket shifter help this issue?
The car's still under warranty but everytime i get a service and mention a flaw about the car they never seem to get it situated.
I have an issue with 5th gear, as well. From 4th to 5th, with the clutch fully depressed, sometimes the shift catches as it slots into 5th and I feel a slight grind for a split second. As you m/t owners know, it really makes one grit their teeth, I cringe every time i shift into 5th! Would an aftermarket shifter help this issue?
The car's still under warranty but everytime i get a service and mention a flaw about the car they never seem to get it situated.
I did, and I can say the experience I had at the dealership I chose versus the one where I purchased it was completely different.
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
From: Georgia
Thing is that I just scheduled an installation with MGW for the new race spec short throw shifter. If that fixes the issue then I don't think I will pursuit the issue with the dealership.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,155
From: Austin, Texas
I'd have to agree with you. Shifting is horrible on mine as well, and a new shifter is in my future soon hopefully.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,731
If it doesn't, are you going to schedule an un-install to put the original shifter in before you take it back to the dealer? If there's an aftermarket shifter on it, the dealer can just say "hey, you modded it, that probably caused it".
for anyone bringing up the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act, you literally have to go through 5 steps before having coverage overturned, which could take 6 months. How is that the way to go?
Why not go to a different dealer and have them solve the problem first, if there is one?
Official Ford Rep
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,075
From: MI
Hey everyone. I apologize that is has taken this long to respond. I took it in to my local dealer and they said they could not replicate the issue. They implied that the car was still very new (9k miles) and that it is still being worn in. At least it is on record now in case something happens in the future. Thanks for all the help.
Deysha
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