2013 Ford Mustang: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 271 complaints about the 2013 Ford Mustang describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2024
1
2021
2
2020
2
2019
3
2018
5
2017
1
2016
6
2015
6
2014
5
2013
5
2012
38
2011
65
2010
3
2008
4
2007
3
2006
1
2005
2
2004
3
2003
2
2002
1
2001
1
2000
2
1999
1
1998
2
1997
8
1996
1
1995
6
1994
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · AZ

I purchased a used 2013 ford mustang boss 302. The car only has 9,000 miles on it. It only comes with the 6 speed manual transmission. It has a clunky shift between 1st and 2nd gear and 5th gear. You must shift very slowly when it is cold or it will grind the gears. I have looked at several ford boss302 facebook groups and everyone states they will have clutch lockout if they shift at high RPM's and ultimately will have transmission failure due to a clutch that is unable to provide enough clamping power to hold the flywheel when shifting. Numerous users stated that as soon as they upgraded to clutches by mccleod, exedy, or mantic, the problems immediately went away. They all state it is not the transmission, but the faulty clutch that causes the transmission to fail eventually. The boss 302 engine has a 7,500 RPM redline which is higher than the other coyote 5.0 liter engines. The clutch can not handle this high RPM limit. So, basically ford sold a performance car that you can't drive anywhere near its limits because of the faulty clutch/transmission. They should be required to replace the stock clutch with a higher quality aftermarket clutch. If they replace it with the same ford clutch, the problem will repeat.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · AZ

I was unable to shift gears while driving and the service dept advised I had bad synchros and was fixed under warranty. Fast forward a couple of months and had difficulty switching gears from 1st to 2nd had really bad grinding and would take a couple of times to shift. Then, when starting my car from my house, I was unable to get the gear into reverse while the car was on. It just wouldn't go in to gear... Not any gear in fact. I had to turn the car off and put it into reverse and then turn the car on. While the clutch was fully pressed down the car started moving backwards when I removed my foot from the break. (the car was level and that never happens). Then after backing up I couldn't get it out of reverse. I had to turn the car off and put it in 1st and then start the car. The same thing - it moved with the clutch in and couldn't get it out of gear. I had the car towed to the dealer's service department. After the tow, for whatever reason, they were able to drive the car without issue. I'm not used to driving a car with such transmission problems that can't be diagnosed.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Transmission · AZ

Noticed I couldn't get the car (2013 boss 302 - bought new) to shift into 3rd gear at higher rpms. (not on the track, just on the freeway). Mentioned to local dealer and it was brushed off because the car was so new. Well, it still happens and seems to be worsening. Only 3rd gear and only higher rpms. When trying to get into 3rd it just grinds and does't latch.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Transmission · 222 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he began to shift gears and heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Brakes · 9,800 miles · OK

When I first purchased my vehicle, I noticed that the vehicle would make a grinding sound like metal on metal when I would push the brakes to stop. This first happened at around 2k miles. I spoke with the service department. They asked me a question, they asked "how often do you drive the vehicle?" then they proceeded to tell me that "if you donot drive it enough, it is rust on the rotors causing this noise." they told me there is nothing wrong with it and that was that. I later on took my vehicle in with the same complaint at around 10k miles when I wanted to have my oil changed and my tires rotated. I wanted them to check my braking system while doing that. After service was done, they informed me that no issues were found with my brakes, or the braking system. My vehicle still makes the noise when I push the breaks. I am not sure if there is anyone else having this issue, but the issue is still happening to me.