The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (
NHTSA) has opened an investigation into reported transmission problems in 2011 and 2012 Ford Mustangs.
The preliminary evaluation stems from 32
complaints filed with the agency regarding an occasional problem
shifting into gear in six and eight-cylinder cars equipped with a
6-speed manual transmission that is manufactured in China. Approximately
26,000 of the cars have been sold.
Many of the reports focus on a difficulty
engaging 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears during both up- and downshifts,
especially when the transmission is cold. Others mention a persistent
grinding sound and issues with other gears. In addition to the official
complaints filed with NHTSA, the topic has appeared on a number of
independent websites that cater to
Mustang
owners. No accidents or injuries have been reported, but several of the
complaints mention close calls that were caused as a result of the
problem.
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