Transmission feels like crap when cold on the first few shifts

[Schwerin]

2000 Escort ZX2(mazda transmission), 2003 Mach1(same tranny as 99-01 Gt/Cobra/Bullitt), and the 2019 Bullitt, all are more notchy when cold. I take that up to the fluid needing to warm up a bit.

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[SneakyE]

Notchy is relative. Ford has come a long way with the MT-82 transmission. I had a 2012 Boss 302 and when it was cold 2nd became so notchy that it became difficult to get into gear. When it was below 40 degrees out I would just skip 2nd gear until it warmed up.

So far the Bullitt's transmission has been quite smooth in comparison. I can tell when it's cold but it still goes into every gear easily. Even when its cold it shifts smoother than the Boss ever did.

 

[Joeblowv1]

"Crunchy" Gear shifts were never a big concern, just the slipping shuddering feeling on startup. As it turns out I think a big part of it was tires. I got some all seasons on there to get me through the rest of this winter and it vastly improved the experience while cold.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Drain the factory fluid and get Synchromesh.... it’s been discussed on this site (and many other automotive forums) as being the “fix” to notchy manual transmissions:

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/the-cocktail-but-with-a-plot-twist.147739/#post-3022852

Also if you have not, upgrade the shifter assembly; the aftermarket has a lot of choices where the aftermarket shifter will also firm up the shifts.

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