Got mine yesterday, good and...hmm
5/6/11, 12:09 PM
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5/6/11, 12:38 PM
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Then yesterday I had some in front of me make a left at a light and was just going so slow for a distance I went to shift, sure enough I was under 3K and it made me go to fourth. Now the reality of it sunk in since I was not in testing mode, and it will HAVE TO GO!
5/6/11, 12:54 PM
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For those that haven't seen it, thread to remove the connector: https://themustangsource.com/f726/ea...nation-489847/
(gotta cut through all the BS about the chinese MT82 complaints)
(gotta cut through all the BS about the chinese MT82 complaints)
5/6/11, 03:34 PM
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For those that haven't seen it, thread to remove the connector: https://themustangsource.com/f726/ea...nation-489847/
(gotta cut through all the BS about the chinese MT82 complaints)
(gotta cut through all the BS about the chinese MT82 complaints)
5/6/11, 03:38 PM
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Skip shift locks out 2nd and 3rd entirely...not 'part way'. I'm having shifting issues at slow speeds and turns...particularly left turns. At high RPM say 4500 is 'seems' fine...down shifting is too stiff as well... I feel like Boss does on here...I hope Ford fixes this.
5/6/11, 03:42 PM
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Yep , Ford build the affected MT82 transmission in Nanchang, China.
For those thinking of swappping fluid, i've been holding off since hearing about owners who have swapped to QDC fluid and are now reporting some tranny whine and all sorts of mechanical noises coming from their shifters.
For those thinking of swappping fluid, i've been holding off since hearing about owners who have swapped to QDC fluid and are now reporting some tranny whine and all sorts of mechanical noises coming from their shifters.
5/6/11, 03:44 PM
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Skip shift locks out 2nd and 3rd entirely...not 'part way'. I'm having shifting issues at slow speeds and turns...particularly left turns. At high RPM say 4500 is 'seems' fine...down shifting is too stiff as well... I feel like Boss does on here...I hope Ford fixes this.
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This post has convinced me to hold off on the purchase of a new 2012 Mustang GT Convertible. I've waited 5 years to purchase another 'pleasure' vehicle. Something of this price should not leave me worried or concerned with regards to either eventual resale or a breakdown. That, coupled with the possibility of Ford never providing an appropriate fix to affected owners, means I'll wait. I've waited this long and I can wait a bit longer to see this resolved.
Come on, Ford. I've finally cleared the largest hurdle - getting my wife's permission. Getting a transmission to work whose basic design dates back 100 years shouldn't be an issue here.
Cheers all.
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As I have stated throughout this thread, this issue is getting looked at and getting worked on. Ford engineers are aware and working diligently to resolve this.
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5/6/11, 03:57 PM
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Ford has came out with a TSB for hard shifting in cold weather you mite want to look into this 
i have not taken mine in for the oil change yet so i can not say how well it works. With your cars beening 2012 i would have thought you have the other oil in your cars already.
i have not taken mine in for the oil change yet so i can not say how well it works. With your cars beening 2012 i would have thought you have the other oil in your cars already.
IF you live in a particularly cold climate like Canada or Alaska could work out...but the gear whine has scared me off....besides the notchy hard shifting isn't because of cold weather for those of us having issues.
5/6/11, 03:59 PM
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That's what she said:
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This post has convinced me to hold off on the purchase of a new 2012 Mustang GT Convertible. I've waited 5 years to purchase another 'pleasure' vehicle. Something of this price should not leave me worried or concerned with regards to either eventual resale or a breakdown. That, coupled with the possibility of Ford never providing an appropriate fix to affected owners, means I'll wait. I've waited this long and I can wait a bit longer to see this resolved.
Come on, Ford. I've finally cleared the largest hurdle - getting my wife's permission. Getting a transmission to work whose basic design dates back 100 years shouldn't be an issue here.
Cheers all.
Hi Da Man,
As I have stated throughout this thread, this issue is getting looked at and getting worked on. Ford engineers are aware and working diligently to resolve this.
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This post has convinced me to hold off on the purchase of a new 2012 Mustang GT Convertible. I've waited 5 years to purchase another 'pleasure' vehicle. Something of this price should not leave me worried or concerned with regards to either eventual resale or a breakdown. That, coupled with the possibility of Ford never providing an appropriate fix to affected owners, means I'll wait. I've waited this long and I can wait a bit longer to see this resolved.
Come on, Ford. I've finally cleared the largest hurdle - getting my wife's permission. Getting a transmission to work whose basic design dates back 100 years shouldn't be an issue here.
Cheers all.
Hi Da Man,
As I have stated throughout this thread, this issue is getting looked at and getting worked on. Ford engineers are aware and working diligently to resolve this.
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5/6/11, 04:08 PM
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Yes it is...designed by Ford-Getrag ventue...it is a tranny that has been around a while in other Ford applications. It doesn't have a stellar reputation just like China has a poor repuation for quality and using counterfit parts to make more money...it is hit or miss. If you get a 'good' one you'll be fine or should be. Mine isn't as bad as others having issues...but it isn't 'flawless' either like others claim. Beyond the shifting though I LOVE my car.
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I think any car with a manual trans will exhibit stiffer shifting in cold temps until things warm up. I just took mine out in 29 degree weather and let it warm up first. My transmission shifts like butta in every gear. I'm already used to the short throw shift pattern and have to say I love this drive train so far.
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Also keep in mind if you see the 'skip shift' display one can stay on the throttle and not necessarily increase RPM load and still by pass the skip shift...I'll be glad when I can get my car tuned down the road to get rid of this. I'm not wanting to remove the selenoid as it seems like a PITA and it can get dirty in there.
5/6/11, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 4pipes
That's weird, I short shift in the morning while the tranny is warming up and never have encountered it.
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I have seen the light for shifting when driving and shifting about 2k taking it very easy about town but I just shift it like I want and have never had a issue. The light is a little distacting but I am OK with it. It sounds like it locks/blocks the 2nd gear shift for others, but not for me (yet!)