TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT DROVE NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M…
2011 ford Mustang powertrain problems
moderate 192 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
192
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
CONTACT REPORTS DRIVESHAFT FAILED. PART REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT DRIVESHAFT FAILED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. DRIVESHAFTS ARE RIPPING THEMSELVES IN HALF WHERE THEY ARE STAMPED FROM THIN SHEET METAL. IF THE DRIVESHAFT FAILS WHILE DRIVING, NOT ONLY WILL THE CAR NO LONGER HAVE POWER TO MOVE BUT MAY GO OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASH. *TR
THE FORD VEHICLE SHOWED THE FOLLOWING SIGNS AT THE TIME OF SHIFTING INTO HIGHER GEARS, TRANSMISSION FAILING TO SYNCHRONIZE, SLOW REACTION, HARSH SHIFTS, GRINDING GEAR NOISES AT LOW AND HIGH RPM. *TR
DOCUMENTATION ON THIS VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY POSTED ON 12/5/13. AS NOTED; ONGOING TO TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH PROBLEMS POST TSB REPAIRS CONTINUE. MY VEHICLE REQUIRES THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO BE ENGAGED COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD DURING THE INITIAL KEY START PROCESS, THEREAFTER; THE CLUTCH PEDAL MUST BE ENGAGED AT A MINIMUM TO FLOORBOARD TO THE MAXIMUM OF APPROXIMATELY 1 -2 INCHES OFF FLOORBOARD. D…
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM, MANY TIMES I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN 2ND AND 5TH GEAR THAT IT IS VERY HARD TO SHIFT WITH CLUTCH ALL THE WAY IN. IN SECOND GEAR I AM AROUND 10 MPH AND AT 5TH GEAR I AM AROUND 50 MPH - 60 MPH. DURING COLD START THE SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR IS EVEN MORE IMPOSSIBLE AND IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SPECIALLY WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO INTO 2…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 10-30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE OLD TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REMOVED AND REP…
SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR CLUNKING SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2011 ford Mustang?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 192 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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