NVH When Shifting into 2, 3, and 4

[Tyler2386]

I am getting some pretty noticeable, consistent NVH when shifting into 2nd, 3rd and 4th (especially when it's cold). It feels as if the synchros are grinding as the shifter slides into gear. I would say it happens approximately 50% of the time.

I took it to the dealer and had the shop foreman drive it. His advice was that I need to speed shift even when casually driving to avoid this. Obviously, that's ridiculous advice and it still doesn't remedy the issue.

Any other 6mt guys experiencing this?

I have approximately 700 miles on the car. FWIW It is a premium PP and I have years of experience driving a sports car with a manual transmission without this issue.

Thanks.

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[Phlyguy]

A lot of folks are experiencing problems with the MT82 gearbox. Contact Rachel here at Ford Service as she wants to know of such problems. Ford has two known Service Bulletins out for problems with the MT 82 Tranny to include pressure plate bolts coming loose as well as going to a lighter viscosity gearbox fluid. I would take your vehicle to a different Ford Service rep too!

 

[Tyler2386]

Thanks, Phlyguy! I sent a PM to Fordservice, but I wanted to see if other owners are experiencing similar issues.

I would also like to hear from folks if they can attest that their experience has been the complete opposite, e.g., "my shifting is as smooth as butter, etc.". This would help to confirm that my experience should not be expected.

 

[Tony Alonso]

I don't have as many miles as you, but I have had no issues with the shifting or noise. The MT-82 transmission was more infamous during its original introduction back in 2011, but subsequent revisions (fluid change, synchro changes) improved it.

There were additional revisions for this model year, so I would expect the occurrences of MT-82 complaints to be less than before.

 

[MustangTim]

I am getting some pretty noticeable, consistent NVH when shifting into 2nd, 3rd and 4th (especially when it's cold). It feels as if the synchros are grinding as the shifter slides into gear. I would say it happens approximately 50% of the time.

I took it to the dealer and had the shop foreman drive it. His advice was that I need to speed shift even when casually driving to avoid this. Obviously, that's ridiculous advice and it still doesn't remedy the issue.

Any other 6mt guys experiencing this?

I have approximately 700 miles on the car. FWIW It is a premium PP and I have years of experience driving a sports car with a manual transmission without this issue.

Thanks.

I'm having the same issues you are experiencing. I have had my car for 2 weeks and has 180 miles on it. I have not speed shifted it yet and I don't see how that would help either. I guess I should take mine in at some point but I will probably wait and see how/if others are getting this problem resolved.

 

[dcspears]

I have a base gt manual (629 miles so far) and the shifting is silky smooth. I've only driven manuals and this is the smoothest shifting car that I've driven.

no whine, no grind, no noise.

 

[Barrel]

My GT PP is super smooth in all gears. So much better than my '11 ever was. FWIW, my '11 had the transmission replaced under warranty because they could never solve the grinding while cold. It would grind and whine when cold, then kick out of gear occassionally when warm. Awful.

My current ('15) MT82 whines in every gear from 2000 to 3000 rpm and is driving me bananas. My current dealer (expectedly) brushed it off. Working with Ford customer service to get her looked at somewhere else.

 

[FordService]

A lot of folks are experiencing problems with the MT82 gearbox. Contact Rachel here at Ford Service as she wants to know of such problems. ...

I appreciate you sending people my way, Phlyguy!

Thanks, Phlyguy! I sent a PM to Fordservice, but I wanted to see if other owners are experiencing similar issues. ...

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My current ('15) MT82 whines in every gear from 2000 to 3000 rpm and is driving me bananas. My current dealer (expectedly) brushed it off. Working with Ford customer service to get her looked at somewhere else.

We'll get your Mustangs running smooth, Tyler2386 and Barrel!

I'm having the same issues you are experiencing. I have had my car for 2 weeks and has 180 miles on it. I have not speed shifted it yet and I don't see how that would help either. I guess I should take mine in at some point but I will probably wait and see how/if others are getting this problem resolved.

Congrats on your Competition Orange Pony, MustangTim! :clap2:

Let me know when you go to the dealer. Send me a PM with your full name, best contact number, VIN, mileage, and dealer info; I'm happy to help.

Rachel

 

[MustangTim]

Congrats on your Competition Orange Pony, MustangTim! :clap2:

Let me know when you go to the dealer. Send me a PM with your full name, best contact number, VIN, mileage, and dealer info; I'm happy to help.

Rachel

Thank you! Will do.

 

[Phlyguy]

I appreciate you sending people my way, Phlyguy!





We'll get your Mustangs running smooth, Tyler2386 and Barrel!



Congrats on your Competition Orange Pony, MustangTim! :clap2:

Let me know when you go to the dealer. Send me a PM with your full name, best contact number, VIN, mileage, and dealer info; I'm happy to help.

Rachel

Rachel:

Not sure if this will help but (this is rather long-winded so bear with me) I discovered that the original TSB and subsequent TSB's for the MT-82 transmission that changes the original gearbox lubricant to the Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid (XT-11-QDC) has omitted the need to add an additional additive called XL-18 as specified in the Ford/Motorcraft Transmission Fluid Chart (version 3.9 published September 2014) under Note 6. In this notation, the addition of XL-18 additive specifically for the MT-82 gearbox will follow adding QDC during a total fluid change. I suspect that unless a service rep. has been told this discrepancy, or the Transmission Fluid Chart is NOT consulted at time of service, the XL-18 additive is in effect being omitted during servicing. XL-18 is in essence a critical additive used during the initial build-up stage of the gearbox in China and needs to be replenished when a full service is undertaken...something one chart specifies but the TSB for some reason does not. Apparantly when one DOES use the XL-18 in conjunction with the QDC the results are astonishing according to other MT-82 gearbox owners. Just thought this might be something you might be able to pass along to the service dept.

 

[KP6Five]

Granted mine only has 80 miles on it... I'm not getting any noise or vibration but if harness means not real smooth in second I have that. Maybe I still need to get used to it. First gear taking off I have found the contact point sweet spot to make it take off smooth, but in second... if I gradually let the clutch out it seems to want to buck and act stupid. If I just let it out quick it seems ok. Am I doing something wrong here? I have driven standards all of my life and can't quite figure this one out. Maybe it will get better... Thoughts?

 

[Barrel]

Granted mine only has 80 miles on it... I'm not getting any noise or vibration but if harness means not real smooth in second I have that. Maybe I still need to get used to it. First gear taking off I have found the contact point sweet spot to make it take off smooth, but in second... if I gradually let the clutch out it seems to want to buck and act stupid. If I just let it out quick it seems ok. Am I doing something wrong here? I have driven standards all of my life and can't quite figure this one out. Maybe it will get better... Thoughts?

Let the RPMs fall a bit when shifting to second gear before letting the clutch out. Super smooth every time when you get the timing right.

 

[TorkN8R]

Man oh man...how I wish that I could answer that question. I seriously can't.

1. I haven't got my 2015 Mustang yet. Ford just moved my ED date out a month.

2. I have absolutly no idea what an NVH is.

Sorry I can't help. I hope I don't have this issue. Ford should fix this! I mean for crying out loud...how long have they been using this MT82 and been having issues. Time to get to the bottom of this Ford or go to tremec.

 

[Tommy V]

Actually I have the same problem and noticed using a quick blip of the throttle helps alot, but that gets oldquick.I'm ssurprised ford didnt offer rev matching for this years model, I think it would have made the shifting much smoother.

 

[KP6Five]

Well I got to drive it quite a bit yesterday and it seems like 2nd has a different contact point than first. Might just be me but seems like the contact comes sooner in second. If I barely ease in to it off the floor it's smooth as silk. Where the contact in first seems to come later. Regardless it was a blast putting some miles on her yesterday. Thanks for the input.

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