2018 Ford Mustang: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 30, 2024 · Tires, Transmission · 44,113 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle jerked abnormally. In addition, the contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was provided with the cost of a diagnostic test fee. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with valve body failure. The contact was informed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2115. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was also informed of Technical Service Bulletin: 10R80; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the program. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,113.

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Transmission · 28,700 miles · FL

Vehicle experiences random non repeatable periods of hard shifting, refusal to go into gear, grinding gears, jerkiness and what feels occasionally like transmission slips. When it occurs it mostly happens under heavy acceleration such as trying to get up to speed on an on ramp or trying to get to highway speeds but not always. Recently while traveling in a 45mph zone I attempted to shift into 3rd gear. Clutch was fully depressed and noticeable gear grinding happened and an immediate second attempt resulted in same result. Had to shift to 4th causing vehicle to be in unacceptable gear range for current speed. Service appointment at dealership made june 10th 2020. Issue has happened several times previously but seems to be getting worse. Last known incident happened june 11 2020 at approximately 3:30 pm est one day after making appointment with dealership.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Transmission · 200 miles · CA

Transmition slips out or gear or will not engage when shifting from a parked location from reverse to drive . A loud clunck or grind of gesrs is heard . The car was bought brand new. Issues appeared from day one. The shifting problemm became more frequent. At 2700 miles took to dealership and no issues found. Now at 3000 miles and returned to dealship, waiting for results.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · CA

My check engine light came on while on cruise control on the interstate going 80mph on a 75 and a few seconds after the check engine light came on , the car shut off and locked up and caused me to lose control. Car was taken to a dealership , and the entire bottom end was torn apart and a few engine components were replaced. After receiving the vehicle back from the dealership the vehicle continues to have electrical and engine problems. The car will at random times shut off while driving , main times is the freeway. Second issue is the car has loud knocking to the engine , sounds like a lifted knock , the car was taken to a dealership, and my car was next to a same year mustang to compare sound and mine was definitely knocking compared to the other mustang. Third issue is there is a constant squealing sound like a lose belt coming from the back side of the engine (this recently started) and the fourth issue is when I'm coming down to a stop or slowing down even without touching the breaks there is a metal clinging sound that doesn't stop until the car comes to a complete stop. The car only has 17k miles and is never abused , and has always been properly maintained.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Transmission · 2,300 miles · OK

Purchased a brand new 2018 ford mustang ecoboost premium 10-speed with performance package july 21, 2018 with 9 miles. Took car to the dealership november 2018 at 2,600 miles with a popping feeling and sound as well as an unsafe loose feeling in the rear end. This happened any time driving over uneven surfaces, turning curves and accelerating. They replaced the shock absorber after the car was in the shop 11 days. In january 2019 I took the car back to the dealership with 3,893 miles. The car was still making a grinding, popping sound in the rear end as well as the front end. The car also still felt loose as if was going to lock up while driving. The popping, grinding happened when pulling out of a driveway or parking space as well as sharp turning of the wheels. The loose feeling was going around curves, left or right turning from a stop light as well as accelerating from a stop. The car also felt as though it was not shifting properly. The dealership replaced the fluid in the rear end and after 8 days they said the rear differential needed to be replaced. It has since been 8 more days in the shop with no word. I feel this car is unsafe as it is such a new car, has been babied from the first day purchased. The fact that it has been in the shop twice almost 30 days of its life, under 4,000 miles and having the rear differential replaced shows there is something seriously wrong with this car. All this being reported to carfax has drastically reduced the value of my car since it does not report it as factory defect but rather possible abuse. I do not know if this is just my car or a safety issue from the factory. I asked the service manager if it was possible for the car to lock up on the highway and he confirmed it was definitely a possibility. At this point I am afraid to drive this car not knowing what else could go wrong with it.