Mustang V6 Quality Problems
07-06-2007, 11:50 AM
#22
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
ORIGINAL: harrison
Before I had a chance to get many k’s on the car, the coolant reservoir started overflowing. That was repaired.
Before I had a chance to get many k’s on the car, the coolant reservoir started overflowing. That was repaired.
Thanks
07-06-2007, 01:41 PM
#23
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
Man I was hoping I didn't have to add to this thread but alas, it's my time to spill the bad news.
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
07-06-2007, 01:57 PM
#24
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
If your going to keep driving it until you get it to the shop you better add some tranny fluid or it's going to go from a leak to a failure real quick.
ORIGINAL: mtnpunk91
Man I was hoping I didn't have to add to this thread but alas, it's my time to spill the bad news.
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
Man I was hoping I didn't have to add to this thread but alas, it's my time to spill the bad news.
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
07-06-2007, 02:15 PM
#25
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
ORIGINAL: beaustang
If your going to keep driving it until you get it to the shop you better add some tranny fluid or it's going to go from a leak to a failure real quick.
If your going to keep driving it until you get it to the shop you better add some tranny fluid or it's going to go from a leak to a failure real quick.
ORIGINAL: mtnpunk91
Man I was hoping I didn't have to add to this thread but alas, it's my time to spill the bad news.
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
Man I was hoping I didn't have to add to this thread but alas, it's my time to spill the bad news.
My automatic transmission is leaking fluid. The bottom of the engine from the frontbumper to the oil pan is clean. No leaks, just normal dirt from the road. But from the bell housing back is covered in red transmission fluid. Blowback has it spread almost down to the rear of the car.
I'm taking it to the dealership this week to get it fixed. The bad thing is, yesterday my transmission slipped at a red light. I was stopped and then gave it gas and all it did was rev, then it slowly engaged and I started going forward a little then it surged and I accelerated at normal speeds. Coincidence that this happens after I find a tranny leak? I think not.
The car is a 07 V6 with only 4600 miles on it! This should not be happening to car that's only 6 months old. Arrrgghh!!
But how much do I add when I do? Is there danger in adding to much?
The stupid automatics dont have anyway to check the transmission fluid levels!
Of course if it fails and the tranny dies at least it's under warranty.
07-06-2007, 07:09 PM
#26
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
I guess i've been lucky, i've had my 2006 Mustang since October "05" and it just rolled to 20k on the odometer, and I haven't had it in the shop even one time yet. The only problem i've experienced is those aggravating plastic rivet screws tha keep popping out of the trunk trim pieces. Hell, I just pop em' back in and i'm good to go.
07-06-2007, 08:35 PM
#27
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
well ford is doing it to themselves. toyota is the king of the world and ford is getting nothin but bad publicity. and it sure doesn't help when you got so many lemons. mine been to the dealership twice. love the car, annoyed with the quality. i'm sure there are worst out there but damn! a great looking/performing/classic car like the mustang doesn't deserve this!!!!![:@]
07-07-2007, 01:39 AM
#30
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RE: Mustang V6 Quality Problems
My car came with defective upper strut mount assemblies. "The Thunk"
4 months & 3 letters to Ford ( one to Bill Ford ), and the Mustang Engineers sent new assemblies to my dealer. Dealer discovered leaky struts as well. Should getting a brand new car fixed be such a hassle? I think not. This has been my only problem, but it ruined the new car joy.
4 months & 3 letters to Ford ( one to Bill Ford ), and the Mustang Engineers sent new assemblies to my dealer. Dealer discovered leaky struts as well. Should getting a brand new car fixed be such a hassle? I think not. This has been my only problem, but it ruined the new car joy.