10 speed - do I have a real problem

[Paul Walter]

Does anyone with the 10 speed automatic find kind of jerky shifts. On take off the first two seem to hold in gear to long then as revs build then finally jerks into higher gears from then on its smooth as silk, I’ve red of 10 speed problems and of some saying previous 6 speed are stronger and more reliable. It’s a worry only done 8,000 kilometres

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[Bikeman315]

Does anyone with the 10 speed automatic find kind of jerky shifts. On take off the first two seem to hold in gear to long then as revs build then finally jerks into higher gears from then on its smooth as silk, I’ve red of 10 speed problems and of some saying previous 6 speed are stronger and more reliable. It’s a worry only done 8,000 kilometres

The A10 is an awesome tranny but it has had its share of issues. Lots of threads in the transmission sub forum but here is the main one.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...tions-to-harsh-or-no-shift-conditions.135463/

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/forums/transmission-drivetrain.69/

 

[TundraOnKings]

I only paddle shift my A10, I drive it on track and on road (primary use is track).
I try to never start out in 1st, it’s a super short gear with a delayed shit and has always been a really hard shift from 1st to 2nd. Once I’m at a complete stop, I always paddle into and start in 2nd. I think 5th is a hard shift too.
This is my first Ford in 25 years. I’m used to Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti and GM.
I just chocked the rough shifts up to a shitty trans design by Ford.

 

[Bikeman315]

I just chocked the rough shifts up to a shitty trans design by Ford.

There are many of us that have the A10 and love it. The design is fine. But there are reasons for the rough shifting and they can be addressed.

Edit. And here is one of those issues.
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/kam-reset-magic.148830/page-2

 

[TundraOnKings]

There are many of us that have the A10 and love it. The design is fine. But there are reasons for the rough shifting and they can be addressed.

Edit. And here is one of those issues.
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/kam-reset-magic.148830/page-2

Thanks for the link, I’ll give it a shot.
I’ve owned the car since brand new with no miles, and it has 6K mi now. It’s always acted in the same manner?

 

[Little Guy]

Does anyone with the 10 speed automatic find kind of jerky shifts. On take off the first two seem to hold in gear to long then as revs build then finally jerks into higher gears from then on its smooth as silk, I’ve red of 10 speed problems and of some saying previous 6 speed are stronger and more reliable. It’s a worry only done 8,000 kilometres

I only get what you describe in sport mode.

 

[Paul Walter]

I only paddle shift my A10, I drive it on track and on road (primary use is track).
I try to never start out in 1st, it’s a super short gear with a delayed shit and has always been a really hard shift from 1st to 2nd. Once I’m at a complete stop, I always paddle into and start in 2nd. I think 5th is a hard shift too.
This is my first Ford in 25 years. I’m used to Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti and GM.
I just chocked the rough shifts up to a shitty trans design by Ford.

Hi I try starting in 2nd but won’t start I have to get moving first is this normal or should I be able to paddle straight to 2nd do I need to be in sport then shift back to drive ?

Thanks

 

[MLO 351]

Select Sport with the shifter, so that the paddles are in full manual mode, when you are at a dead stop you will be able to select 2nd gear via the up paddle and take off in second. If the car is moving slightly you will remain locked into first gear until you reach a certain speed and then 2nd gear becomes selectable.
The key is to use S on the shifter and make sure you are at a full stop to select 2nd for start offs.

 

[Veteran]

I find the delay between paddle and shift is ridiculously slow. I have on many a occasion bounced off the Rev limiter when manual shifting as i failed to timeously paddle shift. You have to pull paddle at 5000rpm if you want to shift at 7000rpm when accelerating hard.
Wish they could program the box to not act like it’s on a walker !

 

[Paul Walter]

Select Sport with the shifter, so that the paddles are in full manual mode, when you are at a dead stop you will be able to select 2nd gear via the up paddle and take off in second. If the car is moving slightly you will remain locked into first gear until you reach a certain speed and then 2nd gear becomes selectable.
The key is to use S on the shifter and make sure you are at a full stop to select 2nd for start offs.

Ok thanks

 

[TundraOnKings]

Select Sport with the shifter, so that the paddles are in full manual mode, when you are at a dead stop you will be able to select 2nd gear via the up paddle and take off in second. If the car is moving slightly you will remain locked into first gear until you reach a certain speed and then 2nd gear becomes selectable.
The key is to use S on the shifter and make sure you are at a full stop to select 2nd for start offs.

Yeah, forgot to mention Sport mode. I’ve never driven in standard D mode because it doesn’t stay in manual shift mode for very long.

 

[Cruizer]

Does anyone with the 10 speed automatic find kind of jerky shifts. On take off the first two seem to hold in gear to long then as revs build then finally jerks into higher gears from then on its smooth as silk, I’ve red of 10 speed problems and of some saying previous 6 speed are stronger and more reliable. It’s a worry only done 8,000 kilometres

I had the same behavior in anything higher than Sport mode. First gear would really wind out. I notice if you get on it, it will linger in gear. I assume it thinks you're gonna get on it again. I am now running a Cobb Stage 1 Oct 91 and it shifts perfectly now.

I even had a Ford service rep ask if I had a shift kit in it.

 

[Paul Walter]

Hi I try starting in 2nd but won’t start I have to get moving first is this normal or should I be able to paddle straight to 2nd do I need to be in sport then shift back to drive ?

Thanks

I had the same behavior in anything higher than Sport mode. First gear would really wind out. I notice if you get on it, it will linger in gear. I assume it thinks you're gonna get on it again. I am now running a Cobb Stage 1 Oct 91 and it shifts perfectly now.

I even had a Ford service rep ask if I had a shift kit in it.

sorry I am new to Mustangs- what is a Cobb Stage 1 ICT 91 is it a transmission kit ? As I said I have no idea. Just 1st and 2nd stays in gear to long then tough jerk shift up. A friend has and Audi it is so smooth it feels like an electric car you can’t tell my car is as new

 

[mrgooden]

I had transmission issues for 3 years. They finally did a TSB and part of it was valve body work. It took three years, but now I am happy with the shifts.

Richard

 

[Paul Walter]

sorry I am new to Mustangs- what is a Cobb Stage 1 ICT 91 is it a transmission kit ? As I said I have no idea. Just 1st and 2nd stays in gear to long then tough jerk shift up. A friend has and Audi it is so smooth it feels like an electric car you can’t tell my car is as new

I’m fairly disappointed it is 2022 and the transmission is substandard my V6 Holden Commodore shifts smoothly perfect every time it’s ten years old and done 200,000 kilometres

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