I have the same issue, but with 5th gear. I have to let it warm up a bit, other wise it will grind. I changed the transmission oil myself and used Ford's automatic oil. $100 just for oil! But, what came out was old and dirty.My 2016 clutch is going strong at 40,000 miles and 6 track days. The transmission probably could use a fluid change as it whines a little in first gear. The shifter is a bit notchy getting into second gear when cold, but once things warm up the shifting is great. Mine shifts better the higher I rev, unlike some cars that do well at low ROM but struggle up top.
the clutch uses the same over-center helper spring as the rest of the Mustangs, which makes it easy to hold in the released state, but also gives it a non-linear release. It can take some getting used to, but I don’t mind it. It’s just different than many other cars.
overall the stick shift is a great transmission in this car and one of my favorite things about it.
-T
I highly recommend Redline gear oils... Smooth shifts even in most cold temps in the mornings. I always flush all my cars with Redline and never had a problem in the past 30 years...I have the same issue, but with 5th gear. I have to let it warm up a bit, other wise it will grind. I changed the transmission oil myself and used Ford's automatic oil. $100 just for oil! But, what came out was old and dirty.
Thanks for the recommendation. I just need to use Ford OEM because it is still under warrenty. Once it's up, I'll try redline.I highly recommend Redline gear oils... Smooth shifts even in most cold temps in the mornings. I always flush all my cars with Redline and never had a problem in the past 30 years...
I'm on my second day after removing the helper spring completely and I'm even more in love with the car. My love affair with the car started with me not being very happy with the clutch feel. So I bought the steeda clutch spring in hopes i would be happier with the clutch feel. I was some what happier but not real happy. Yesterday I decided to remove the spring completely and I could not be happier. I can shift the car smoothly all day long. If you feel your clutch could be more linear you owe it to yourself to try this fix. You can put your car back to stock in minutes but I bet you won't. I'm loving it. I came out of a Corvette to the GT350. It's a great car. ZZCHOPPERMy 2016 clutch is going strong at 40,000 miles and 6 track days. The transmission probably could use a fluid change as it whines a little in first gear. The shifter is a bit notchy getting into second gear when cold, but once things warm up the shifting is great. Mine shifts better the higher I rev, unlike some cars that do well at low ROM but struggle up top.
the clutch uses the same over-center helper spring as the rest of the Mustangs, which makes it easy to hold in the released state, but also gives it a non-linear release. It can take some getting used to, but I don’t mind it. It’s just different than many other cars.
overall the stick shift is a great transmission in this car and one of my favorite things about it.
-T