TSB for our transmission...
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TSB for our transmission...
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I am in NE Ohio where winter is still here, snowing today it's crazy. I'm not sure if I'm going to change the fluid. It seems like anytime I plan to drive it, I can warm it up first if need be. Maybe when I get my first oil change. For sure not a special trip just to change the fluid. The less I'm at the dealer the better
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Anybody know if the dual clutch transmission fluid is a non-synthetic fluid? I noticed when I switch to full synthetic trans fluid in my M3 it would be a lot harder to shift when cold. It takes about 5 miles of driving to warm it up enough to shift smoothly on cool mornings.
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I first thought about the BMW M3 with the double clutch and what oil it used.
Does Ford has a double clutch in some model for them to have oil to use for this problem?
Does Ford has a double clutch in some model for them to have oil to use for this problem?
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Not worried about this here in roasty-toasty AZ, but good to have the info just-in-case.
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I hope your Boss shifts without a hitch, unlike my GT did.
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That is correct comes in one of the F cars, Focus or Fiesta. I do not plan to change the fluid since I am hoping for a better long term real fix.
I contacted Deysha to report my issue to Ford and they called me today. I explained the same to them, that the fluid change does not appear to be a correct fix and I just wanted my problem on record. From everything I have been told Ford is working on this issue and we shall see what they come up with.
Shifting is a little smoother at temp even here in FL but my issue is more with the shifter binding and not letting me into gears, mostly 3 and 5. When I first got the Boss I was aware of the clutch problem on other Mustangs from bolts coming loose but not this issue. After a few days of driving the Boss I went to the dealer to feel the shifter in a GT since my did not feel right. It was after this that I started reading more about this shifting problem, so I am not complaining for the hell of it. I am happy for everyone that does not have this problem but for those that do it is a big issue.
For now the car is drivable but I feel better having this on record, they need to know how many people have the issue. If anyone else is having the problem I suggest you report it, even if you do not want to do the fluid change.
I contacted Deysha to report my issue to Ford and they called me today. I explained the same to them, that the fluid change does not appear to be a correct fix and I just wanted my problem on record. From everything I have been told Ford is working on this issue and we shall see what they come up with.
Shifting is a little smoother at temp even here in FL but my issue is more with the shifter binding and not letting me into gears, mostly 3 and 5. When I first got the Boss I was aware of the clutch problem on other Mustangs from bolts coming loose but not this issue. After a few days of driving the Boss I went to the dealer to feel the shifter in a GT since my did not feel right. It was after this that I started reading more about this shifting problem, so I am not complaining for the hell of it. I am happy for everyone that does not have this problem but for those that do it is a big issue.
For now the car is drivable but I feel better having this on record, they need to know how many people have the issue. If anyone else is having the problem I suggest you report it, even if you do not want to do the fluid change.
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That is correct comes in one of the F cars, Focus or Fiesta. I do not plan to change the fluid since I am hoping for a better long term real fix.
I contacted Deysha to report my issue to Ford and they called me today. I explained the same to them, that the fluid change does not appear to be a correct fix and I just wanted my problem on record. From everything I have been told Ford is working on this issue and we shall see what they come up with.
Shifting is a little smoother at temp even here in FL but my issue is more with the shifter binding and not letting me into gears, mostly 3 and 5. When I first got the Boss I was aware of the clutch problem on other Mustangs from bolts coming loose but not this issue. After a few days of driving the Boss I went to the dealer to feel the shifter in a GT since my did not feel right. It was after this that I started reading more about this shifting problem, so I am not complaining for the hell of it. I am happy for everyone that does not have this problem but for those that do it is a big issue.
For now the car is drivable but I feel better having this on record, they need to know how many people have the issue. If anyone else is having the problem I suggest you report it, even if you do not want to do the fluid change.
I contacted Deysha to report my issue to Ford and they called me today. I explained the same to them, that the fluid change does not appear to be a correct fix and I just wanted my problem on record. From everything I have been told Ford is working on this issue and we shall see what they come up with.
Shifting is a little smoother at temp even here in FL but my issue is more with the shifter binding and not letting me into gears, mostly 3 and 5. When I first got the Boss I was aware of the clutch problem on other Mustangs from bolts coming loose but not this issue. After a few days of driving the Boss I went to the dealer to feel the shifter in a GT since my did not feel right. It was after this that I started reading more about this shifting problem, so I am not complaining for the hell of it. I am happy for everyone that does not have this problem but for those that do it is a big issue.
For now the car is drivable but I feel better having this on record, they need to know how many people have the issue. If anyone else is having the problem I suggest you report it, even if you do not want to do the fluid change.
If not, I will also log the issue with Ford.
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It happened on the track three times where I could not get into fifth. The other gears were off-track. It does not matter hot or cold, the only thing constant is when I am driving and shifing hard. When I first got the Boss it was worse but after a few hundred miles the shifter loosened up, still there but not as bad. Third has locked me out sometimes, going to second feels rough but never locked me out.
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Scott,
I have experienced being locked out a couple times while going into 1st gear. I drive the car easy for the first couple of miles but have noticed that 2nd gear is notchy from time to time. I have spoken to Ford service and was advised to due the tsb but opted out waiting to see if Ford has a better remedy. It does seem to be getting better over time. I have just over a 1k miles on the car.
I have experienced being locked out a couple times while going into 1st gear. I drive the car easy for the first couple of miles but have noticed that 2nd gear is notchy from time to time. I have spoken to Ford service and was advised to due the tsb but opted out waiting to see if Ford has a better remedy. It does seem to be getting better over time. I have just over a 1k miles on the car.
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I thought the Boss had an updated clutch assembly? If so then it might be the MT-82 tranny or shift linkage causing all this?
Check out this thread if you haven't seen it already...big and unorganized but there is good info there if you search or ask.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ml#post2609922
Check out this thread if you haven't seen it already...big and unorganized but there is good info there if you search or ask.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ml#post2609922
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Best thing to do is report it, get it on record. Without good data Ford will not know the true extent of the problem. I did it here with FCS but made it clear my service department was not at fault.
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I thought the Boss had an updated clutch assembly? If so then it might be the MT-82 tranny or shift linkage causing all this?
Check out this thread if you haven't seen it already...big and unorganized but there is good info there if you search or ask.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ml#post2609922
Check out this thread if you haven't seen it already...big and unorganized but there is good info there if you search or ask.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ml#post2609922