Transmission and Clutch problem investigation has been closed by NHTSA

Link to story:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/nhtsa-...l-transmission

Mike

 

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A few days ago I stumbled on a list of running production changes Ford had done to the MT82, but forgot to save the link. Anyone happen to have that list? I remember that there was a change to the 2nd gear synchros on 8/31/2011 which I think is my problem (meaning, mine was built before that).

 

I'd like to see that too. Mine was built on 6/10/11 and my only complaint was some grinding into 2nd gear and sometimes 4th.

 

Ah, found it!

04/26/2010: Revised Clutch Pedal Return Spring
For clutch stay-out at high RPMs

09/07/2010: Changed 5th/6th gear surface finish
Addresses grinding during 5th gear shifts

10/19/2010: Revised fastener/thread locker
Addresses clutch fastener back out

01/07/2011: Revised Clutch Spring Finger Height
For clutch stay-out at high RPMs

02/25/2011: Fourth gear weld incomplete during production
Process verification to ensure complete gear welding

07/01/2011: Vehicle message center
Extended skip-shift illumination time so drivers aware of engagement

07/25/2011: Added phosphate coating to gears
Reduces gear noise

07/25/2011: Lower viscosity lubricant
To reduce shift effort in all temps

08/31/2011: Changed clearance between 2nd gear friction ring & cone
Resolve ring to gear face contact and gear clash


And some more info on the 8/31 change:

Second gear friction ring 08/31/2011

Changed clearance
specification between
friction ring and cone.

Resolve potential ring
to gear face contact.
Increased effort/gear
clash.

Old PN
BR33-7M162-KA
BR33-7M162-LA

New PN
BR33-7M164-KB
BR33-7M164-LB

Rework 08/31/2011 8/31/2011 Y


From here:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...a-details.html

 

that is what gets me, they knew there were issues and the made changes to address them. what are they doing about those of us with cars from before the changes were made? mine was built in March 2011.

 

Well, only some cars made before 8/31 will have problems, most will be fine. For those of us with problems we'll have to go to a dealer and I'd hope they will do whatever it takes to make it right. Up to, and including, swapping in a new transmission.