what is the issue with the control arms? How can it be detected?
This past weekend i drove the car alot and it seems to have alot of wheel hop under good acceleration. is that due to the control arms? it was getting irritating.

 

Nope. Problem is they squeak/squeal - nothing to do with wheel hop, which is in the rear of the car anyway and these are the front control arms.

 

Is there any consensus on when the LCA problem typically starts? After driving into Charlotte for the 50th, mine ( 2014 base V6 - build date Jan-13 ) with 7100-ish miles isnt having any issues.

 

I've been lucky with my '11 with 13K miles. Perhaps mainly because of the low mileage. The only thing I've had break is the cable or rather string that operates the sun shade for the glass roof. Actually I think it was broken by a ham fisted friend but I can't prove it. The left rear side of the drivers lower seat is showing some wear and discoloration. I'm beginning to hear some noise that sounds like it's coming from the shock tower. Aside from that she has been pretty good.

 

2011 GT MT82:
- 20,000 miles: Transmission Replaced, Input shaft bearing was failing sending metal throughout and wearing multiple components. Symptom was whining noise from transmission.
- 29,000 miles: traded in for a 2012 GT Auto

2012 GT Auto:
- 4000 miles: Transmission made a low growl when put in any gear. Ford replaced transmission pump and converter. Noise persisted, though about 1/2 as loud.
- 27,000 miles: traded in for a 2014 GT Auto

2014 GT Auto:
- 800 miles: sold factory 19" wheels and bought some barely used Brembo wheels/tires
- 13,000 miles: Upgraded to 14" Brembo brakes (Ford Racing m-2300-s kit)
- 27,000 miles: Replaced Pirelli P-Zero tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

Outside of the two major one-time mechanical issues from the transmissions on the 2011/12, none of these three cars had and real issues. All three of them have had excessively worn looking seating by 15,000 miles.

 

Posted the details here: "MT-82 6th gear issue." I think our car lost the synchro on 6th gear last night totally out of the blue.

Oh well, stuff happens. It is going in Monday morning, originally for the scheduled service, but I added this issue to the appointment details. Sadly this is our only car right now and our dealer is an hour away. Just started not liking 6th gear last night on the way to work (still at work on a break).

 

You're more loyal than I would have been based on those transmission issues. The interior wear is interesting though; what colors so you have? I'm just surprised because I've got almost 60k on mine and the seats are in great shape.

 

Just an update, but we did lose the 6th gear synchronizer. Now I have to suffer with a Dodge Charger while the dealer has to R&R the MT-82, and try and figure out what is going on with the synchro.

 

Well that just adds insult to injury Jack. I hope they get your baby back to you soon.

 

2012 6'er Auto - the gas filler door just failed with 82,400 miles on the clock. Take a wild guess when the warranty ran out for that. (80k) Not ****ing happy!

 

I'm sure with that being that close, just talk to your dealer and they "should" be able to fit that in your warranty.

 

Already called and they said we could bring it in, but they're not going to guarantee it'll be under warranty.. basically they're trying to get the car in there so they can steal more $$$$ from me.

To top it off, yesterday the window on my 1 yr old Raptor just stopped working... so I'm going to have to deal with those crooks anyway.

 

You have Ford vehicles,...it's part of owning Fords. Lol

 

That blows man sorry to hear that. On a new raptor too?????

 

Yup, but it's going to have to wait till next week. Rain all week and I'm not going to risk driving the GT on Drag Radials in it.

 

Have these concerns been taken care of for you guys? If not, PM me with your VIN, dealer, mileage, full name, and best daytime number so I can escalate this if needed.

Sorry for the late response, Clevor. The answer is no. Per the warranty guide included with your vehicle, we will repair, replace, or adjust those parts that are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period.

But then again, I’m here for you! You’ll be just fine.

Deysha

 

Final Update (6th Gear Synchro in the MT-82): Just picked up the Mustang and it is going into 6th gear again, now it seems like it is "notchier" on gears 1-3, but that sounds typical for the MT-82; despite never having the issue before.

Other than that, the car seems fine and I am glad to have it back!

 

2011 5.0 Premium 6-spd 30k miles

~Passenger window switch assembly (under warranty)

~Passenger seat track (under warranty)

~MAF sensor (under warranty)

~Battery

~Rear license plate light bulb

~New key (car came with cracked one)

I'm owner 3, so I probably don't know everything

Things on wishlist to repair:

~Passenger side airbag cover (some scratches from previous owner)

~Driver's side visor (discolored, previous owner used bad/wrong cleaner)

~Missing a body clip where the front bumper meets the front fender

 

Just heard about the problem with leaks from the rear end differential vent tubes, on a couple of 2013 cars. Anybody else with this problem?

 

Check out this thread.


http://bossmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=488.0