Are there any problems with the Ford Mustang MT82?
Are there any problems with the Ford Mustang MT82?
Mustang owners have been complaining about these transmissions for years. In mid-2020, a class-action lawsuit was finally filed against Ford in regards to the MT82. The case claims that the MT82 transmissions are defective and that Ford started using the Getrag to cut costs.
Is the Ford Mustang MT82 D4 a good transmission?
Along with the facelift of the S550 in 2018, the MT82-D4 transmission had some nice upgrades that make it a great upgrade from previous generation MT82 transmissions. This redesigned MT82 features improved shift feel and revised synchronizers, making this MT82 even more of a joy to drive. Select files… Thank you for submitting your review.
How much torque does a Getrag MT82 have?
My point here is that with the power and torque generated by the four-valve 302 engine, the design of the engagement teeth for the synchronizers on the speed gears is way short of the mark in the Getrag MT82. The Tremec TR6060 has a torque-capacity rating of about 800 lb.-ft. with no problems.
Can a 2014 Mustang GT go into third gear?
Anecdotally, I own a 2014 Mustang GT and have never experienced third gear lockout, or gear clashing, though there is some noise from the transmission when in neutral. To be clear, I don’t take it easy on my car.
Mustang owners have been complaining about these transmissions for years. In mid-2020, a class-action lawsuit was finally filed against Ford in regards to the MT82. The case claims that the MT82 transmissions are defective and that Ford started using the Getrag to cut costs.
Along with the facelift of the S550 in 2018, the MT82-D4 transmission had some nice upgrades that make it a great upgrade from previous generation MT82 transmissions. This redesigned MT82 features improved shift feel and revised synchronizers, making this MT82 even more of a joy to drive. Select files… Thank you for submitting your review.
What’s the new gear ratio on the GT GT MT82?
The updated MT82 features improved gear ratios for better performance and driveability. The new gearing features a 1:1 4th gear with two overdrive gears that suits the powerband of the Gen 3 Coyote better and makes cruising on the highway comfortable. Smoother shifting and better synchronizers.
Is there a problem with my 2014 Mustang GT?
CJ Pony Parts, a purveyor of Mustang go-fast parts, has a whole page dedicated to upgrades that eliminate the problem. Anecdotally, I own a 2014 Mustang GT and have never experienced third gear lockout, or gear clashing, though there is some noise from the transmission when in neutral.
