NHTSA opens investigation into transmission problems
9/13/11, 04:03 AM
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I have a club member that has a 2012 Mustang GT with 6M and his car was fine until about 3k miles. Then he started having nothing but issues with the tranny. Ford has docked him around replacing a part at a time. he now has 6k miles on the car and he hates driving it. It sounds like junk.
I come on here to get updates on the investigation and what is being reported to fix these but in order to do that you have to wade thru pages of bull**** by both jmatero and you guys to try and find anything useful I might be able to tell him. It's childish and gets old.
My nephew driving s 2011 w/ 6M is also had problems with his. I drove it...junk. Can't explain why mine has no issues but again...I cruise these threads hoping to get some new info to pass along. Again, gotta weed thru the crap to find it
I come on here to get updates on the investigation and what is being reported to fix these but in order to do that you have to wade thru pages of bull**** by both jmatero and you guys to try and find anything useful I might be able to tell him. It's childish and gets old.
My nephew driving s 2011 w/ 6M is also had problems with his. I drove it...junk. Can't explain why mine has no issues but again...I cruise these threads hoping to get some new info to pass along. Again, gotta weed thru the crap to find it
9/13/11, 07:22 AM
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you should know by now this thread is going no where. by getting mad at the people that seen that fact 20 pages ago really doesnt help your cause.
"updates on the investigation"??? really? I mean really??
why would you go to the nhtsa site or make a call? you think anyone here has a clue?? if they did they would start a new thread 
"updates on the investigation"??? really? I mean really??
why would you go to the nhtsa site or make a call? you think anyone here has a clue?? if they did they would start a new thread
9/13/11, 10:57 AM
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The last that I heard from matero is that his computer was in the shop with grinding gears. He is now on all the computer forums complaining about it.
9/13/11, 11:06 AM
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I've used that line before too!
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you should know by now this thread is going no where. by getting mad at the people that seen that fact 20 pages ago really doesnt help your cause.
"updates on the investigation"??? really? I mean really?? why would you go to the nhtsa site or make a call? you think anyone here has a clue?? if they did they would start a new thread
"updates on the investigation"??? really? I mean really??
why would you go to the nhtsa site or make a call? you think anyone here has a clue?? if they did they would start a new thread QFT!
That's the sound of the 15's while they hittin' in my trunk
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9/13/11, 04:09 PM
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As I sit here trying to research more and more on this horrible tranny, I found this thread.
I wanted to state the disgust I have with all of you who are obsessed with jmatero; sure he may be annoyying, but how the hell do you think he feels?
I can tell you how he feels because I am in the same boat.
I am not here to argue, but enlighten; there is a real issue here and all of who are foaming at the mouth for matero's neck is just silly.
Feel free to google my name as well to see how big of a baby you might presume I am.
This problem is real, and it isn't going away.
I wanted to state the disgust I have with all of you who are obsessed with jmatero; sure he may be annoyying, but how the hell do you think he feels?
I can tell you how he feels because I am in the same boat.
I am not here to argue, but enlighten; there is a real issue here and all of who are foaming at the mouth for matero's neck is just silly.
Feel free to google my name as well to see how big of a baby you might presume I am.
This problem is real, and it isn't going away.
9/13/11, 05:27 PM
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As I sit here trying to research more and more on this horrible tranny, I found this thread.
I wanted to state the disgust I have with all of you who are obsessed with jmatero; sure he may be annoyying, but how the hell do you think he feels?
I can tell you how he feels because I am in the same boat.
I am not here to argue, but enlighten; there is a real issue here and all of who are foaming at the mouth for matero's neck is just silly.
Feel free to google my name as well to see how big of a baby you might presume I am.
This problem is real, and it isn't going away.
I wanted to state the disgust I have with all of you who are obsessed with jmatero; sure he may be annoyying, but how the hell do you think he feels?
I can tell you how he feels because I am in the same boat.
I am not here to argue, but enlighten; there is a real issue here and all of who are foaming at the mouth for matero's neck is just silly.
Feel free to google my name as well to see how big of a baby you might presume I am.
This problem is real, and it isn't going away.
BUT although I understand that some of the mt82's have some small problems(orminor large ones) three or four people blowing up the forums and cause a stir over minor thing they should be talking to ford CS and the dealer about is just silly to put it mildly. Its like talking to the guy at the news stand when you needs a tripple bypass.
by the time I started posting in this thread all was lost.
9/13/11, 06:19 PM
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three or four people blowing up the forums and cause a stir over minor thing they should be talking to ford CS and the dealer about is just silly to put it mildly. Its like talking to the guy at the news stand when you needs a tripple bypass.
by the time I started posting in this thread all was lost.
by the time I started posting in this thread all was lost.
All I've asked for is an explanation as to why it's "normal." Nobody I've talked to at my dealership or through Ford CS, or the engineer that took a look at the car has ever given me a response. Not even a conjecture. Just "Normal engine operation."
My transmission was dead silent until late march early april when my car was in the dealer for yet again another round of knocking engine issues. I noted it then with both the dealer and ford CS.
The car went in this week to finally have that looked at. I haven't had any issues with it, but it's annoying. Dealer performed the fluid TSB and my advisor told me to drive it hard for several miles and work the fluids through the transmission.
Not only did this not cure the whining issue from the transmission, the longer I drove it, the worse it's getting.
I immediately called the dealer back and talked to my advisor. To which the only thing he could say is that ford won't allow them to do anything until something breaks. He also suggesting coming down and taking the service manager and tranny tech out to make sure everyone is on the same page. Then to compare with another car on the lot.
I don't normally complain in these threads, because you're right. People should be talking to CS and their dealers. However, when that doesn't get you anywhere, what else are you supposed to do? Just be happy that I spent $40,000 on a car that's embarrassing to drive?
I don't want to give my car back, I don't want to clog the interwebs with rhetoric, I just want my **** car fixed so I can enjoy it.
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9/14/11, 09:12 AM
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I recommend you bring this up to your dealer’s attention and have them diagnose your vehicle. Also, I encourage you to private message me with your contact info, VIN, dealer, and mileage so I can escalate this to your Customer Service Manager in your area.
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9/14/11, 11:02 AM
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That's just the problem. Have you tried talking with Ford CS? While they're nice people, they don't have the power to make anything happen. I've gone rounds with my dealer, and CS over a knock in my engine that has been there from the day I picked it up.
All I've asked for is an explanation as to why it's "normal." Nobody I've talked to at my dealership or through Ford CS, or the engineer that took a look at the car has ever given me a response. Not even a conjecture. Just "Normal engine operation."
My transmission was dead silent until late march early april when my car was in the dealer for yet again another round of knocking engine issues. I noted it then with both the dealer and ford CS.
The car went in this week to finally have that looked at. I haven't had any issues with it, but it's annoying. Dealer performed the fluid TSB and my advisor told me to drive it hard for several miles and work the fluids through the transmission.
Not only did this not cure the whining issue from the transmission, the longer I drove it, the worse it's getting.
I immediately called the dealer back and talked to my advisor. To which the only thing he could say is that ford won't allow them to do anything until something breaks. He also suggesting coming down and taking the service manager and tranny tech out to make sure everyone is on the same page. Then to compare with another car on the lot.
I don't normally complain in these threads, because you're right. People should be talking to CS and their dealers. However, when that doesn't get you anywhere, what else are you supposed to do? Just be happy that I spent $40,000 on a car that's embarrassing to drive?
I don't want to give my car back, I don't want to clog the interwebs with rhetoric, I just want my **** car fixed so I can enjoy it.
All I've asked for is an explanation as to why it's "normal." Nobody I've talked to at my dealership or through Ford CS, or the engineer that took a look at the car has ever given me a response. Not even a conjecture. Just "Normal engine operation."
My transmission was dead silent until late march early april when my car was in the dealer for yet again another round of knocking engine issues. I noted it then with both the dealer and ford CS.
The car went in this week to finally have that looked at. I haven't had any issues with it, but it's annoying. Dealer performed the fluid TSB and my advisor told me to drive it hard for several miles and work the fluids through the transmission.
Not only did this not cure the whining issue from the transmission, the longer I drove it, the worse it's getting.
I immediately called the dealer back and talked to my advisor. To which the only thing he could say is that ford won't allow them to do anything until something breaks. He also suggesting coming down and taking the service manager and tranny tech out to make sure everyone is on the same page. Then to compare with another car on the lot.
I don't normally complain in these threads, because you're right. People should be talking to CS and their dealers. However, when that doesn't get you anywhere, what else are you supposed to do? Just be happy that I spent $40,000 on a car that's embarrassing to drive?
I don't want to give my car back, I don't want to clog the interwebs with rhetoric, I just want my **** car fixed so I can enjoy it.
a. you can't drive stick
b. you should go to another dealer
c. it hasn't happened to me so you must be lying
d. you abused your car
Hope they get your car fixed and all the car's fixed. As someone looking to purchase one of these cars in a couple years with some decent mileage on it, it would be nice to hear Ford stepped up and made things right.
9/14/11, 04:48 PM
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Insert generic Ford-fanboy response:
a. you can't drive stick
b. you should go to another dealer
c. it hasn't happened to me so you must be lying
d. you abused your car
Hope they get your car fixed and all the car's fixed. As someone looking to purchase one of these cars in a couple years with some decent mileage on it, it would be nice to hear Ford stepped up and made things right.
a. you can't drive stick
b. you should go to another dealer
c. it hasn't happened to me so you must be lying
d. you abused your car
Hope they get your car fixed and all the car's fixed. As someone looking to purchase one of these cars in a couple years with some decent mileage on it, it would be nice to hear Ford stepped up and made things right.
9/14/11, 05:30 PM
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Yeah, like you're going to keep a car for a few years. 
9/14/11, 07:04 PM
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Hey guys out of all the stuff you posted on Matero, I swear sometimes I kinda feel sorry for the guy, but please take some time to read this chronic history of his VW back in 2000. LOL, many of the same quotes must have been copied directly over for the Stang. Whatever it is, this guy does not have the Midas touch....
http://forums.kilometermagazine.com/...ood-2-Year-car...
http://forums.kilometermagazine.com/...ood-2-Year-car...
9/14/11, 08:12 PM
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Hey guys out of all the stuff you posted on Matero, I swear sometimes I kinda feel sorry for the guy, but please take some time to read this chronic history of his VW back in 2000. LOL, many of the same quotes must have been copied directly over for the Stang. Whatever it is, this guy does not have the Midas touch....
http://forums.kilometermagazine.com/...ood-2-Year-car...
http://forums.kilometermagazine.com/...ood-2-Year-car...
I used to post his crap on AFM until I realized there was too much and that he hates cars and has warranty issues with everything he owns. To bad he didn't buy a Yugo.
9/14/11, 08:26 PM
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Maybe he did and that's why we can't buy them anymore
9/15/11, 01:58 AM
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I think we are seeing a disturbing trend:
He pumped Saturns and owned one-->Gone (company venture dissolved)
He pumped the Aztek and not sure if he owned one, but-->Gone (company name brand dissolved)
He now has a Mustang-->
He pumped Saturns and owned one-->Gone (company venture dissolved)
He pumped the Aztek and not sure if he owned one, but-->Gone (company name brand dissolved)
He now has a Mustang-->