2008 Ford Mustang transmission problems

Filed Jul 23, 2021 · Transmission · AZ

As I’m driving the wrench light comes on and keeps coming on after a couple minutes of driving the car and when I talk to everyone or even mustang forms they keep saying the car is going into limp mode and almost causing crashes, every time we scan for codes the car won’t tell us anything you turn the car off and the light goes away for awhile but eventually turns back on.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · CA · crash

2008 mustang with tremec 3650 manual transmission. Was on highway downshifting from 5th into 4th to pass another car which abruptly entered my lane when car went into 2nd, locked rear end and spun car, causing me to crash on side of road. Car was totaled, luckily I was unharmed due to side airbags. This 4th to 2nd gear lockout has happened to me numerous times although at surface street speeds so was able to retain control. Ca highway partol report #9645.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Transmission · 21,500 miles · VA

While driving on the interstate, I changed gears (manual transmission) and the clutch failed to engage properly and engine RPM spiked dramatically. When the clutch finally engaged I pulled over to the right lane. The car will not maintain speed, and engine rpms spike continually regardless of gear/speed. The car is very unsafe to drive and the situation nearly caused an accident on the interstate. Ford has acknowledge the issue with the factory-installed clutch on the 2007-2009 shelby gt500s, but has refused to issue a recall and passes on the repair cost to consumers.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact stated that the gear shift selector indicator was fractured, which made it difficult for the contact to know the gear shifter position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the failure was not a safety issue and not covered by the extended warranty. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · OR

The clutch pedal assembly broke at one of the welds while driving straight on a city street. The pedal lost total function and fell to the floor and I couldn't shift gears. While still in motion, I attempted to pull the pedal up using the top of my foot. The pedal then reverted all the way up under the dash and could not be reached at all. I was able to pull over and park the car into the nearest lot.

Filed Sep 25, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 114,798 miles · AZ

The clutch assembly completely went out and at the same time the braking system went out. The clutch completely disappeared into the dash. I was in the motion of making a right turn on a city street.

Filed Apr 11, 2015 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · FL

Ford mustang manual transmission, clutch / brake pedal assembly - failure to function fmea failure mode: welded pin connecting clutch to clutch pedal broke making in impossible to disengage engine using clutch from transmission. Near crash avoided by evasive maneuver and pulling gear shift to neutral while applying maximum breaking. Occurrence: estimate 4 - it appears this is a systemic problem as transmission repair facility advised replacement clutch / brake pedal assembly are back ordered / difficult to obtain. Detectable: 10 - not detectable until clutch pedal brakes, functional to non functional severity: 10 - failure of clutch / brake pedal assembly can result in crash with possible death rpn risk factor 400 - death or serious injury may occur as result of clutch / break pedal assembly failure to function. Corrective action requested alert to be issued advising drivers of potential hazard investigation to confirm this clutch failure mode is a systemic problem with ford mustangs having manual transmission recall if investigation verifies systemic problem.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Transmission · 9,800 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise as the gear lever became difficult to shift from the first gear to the second gear. The contact had to apply excessive force to the gear lever in order to shift the vehicle into second gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,800. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Transmission · 21,243 miles · NV

The clutch pedal assembly pin broke off and had to be tig welded by a mechanic. He indicated that the original weld was faulty. We were lucky that we were able to push the vehicle off the road safely in the midst of a very busy street.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 62,421 miles · OH

This is about the 20th time this has happened, went to pass a slower car and the accelerator pedal stuck and went to the floor, this has been happening at least once a week, this is a fly by wire system the issues in the pedal assembly, not the computer or anything else, no one can find a problem, but a few have said this is not the first they have heard of it, I have taken the pedal out tried to lube it and any thing else that comes to mind to free it, there is never a warning when it will happen, makes no difference if you push hard or soft. I have owned car since 9-10-14 and has happened about 20 times no help from dealer as was purchased as is no warranty, I have talked to a ford dealer they say nothing they can do, when this happens I have to shut off the engine pull to the side of the road and play with it till it frees up and returns.