3rd gear problem?

fdjizm · August 13th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Hey Guys, i noticed today that if i shift fast or moderatley fast into 3rd gear it will "lock out" or hit something before it goes into gear i missed 3rd gear about 4 times today, not sure whats going on, fells like there is a big notch when i shift fast cant even get into 3rd gear unless i shift super slow and i still feel it , also it does this when the car is idle if i press the clutch in and push it to 3rd i feel that hard notch... is this a symptom of something bad? im going to tell the dealer about it in the morning has anyone experienced this?

IronStomach · August 13th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by fdjizm

is this a symptom of something bad? im going to tell the dealer about it in the morning has anyone experienced this?

Depends on how bad it gets for you. Apparently there's a TSB about the syncros from 2-3 now. There are some threads here on MM.

Also at other places with much more people with the same issue.

And other threads at places.

There also appears to be some division over whether this is the syncros or general notchy shift feeling, or both. My guess is it's Tremec's design that contributes to the notchy shifting and a recent manufacturing defect led to a run of broken syncros. Who can say for certain though?

Definitely talk to your service manager at the dealer. I got my transmission rebuilt at 3,200 miles under warranty no questions asked.

I'd say it could be torque binding, but certainly not at idle.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

usafimj · August 13th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Upgrade to this...lol

http://ddperformance.com/05-08%206%20Speed%20Kit.htm

fdjizm · August 13th, 2008, 07:25 PM

yea but this just started happening, it's way different it was actually fine before i would say for 3 months i was fine.

im going to print out that TSB hopefully they find the problem i can just sit in the car press the clutch down and let them feel it... im trying to find something official to show them...

qwik48r · August 13th, 2008, 11:27 PM

^^^ and this is why I bought a used 3650 to build up WHEN my tranny decides to go POP... anyone know who builds these tranny bullet proof? prices?

didnt mean to jack the thread but it brings up a question...

fdjizm · August 15th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Just an update, i took it to the dealer told the guy the symptoms and oh this morning when cold, shifting into third with the clutch to the floor i hear the nastiest grind i guess this was the common problem... the tech didnt hear the grind because it was warm by the time i got there but we took a ride and he felt the huge notch going into third, he said they just fixed an 08 mustang with the same problem so they are ordering parts and i should be good to go soon !! (hopefully)

IronStomach · August 15th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by fdjizm

Just an update, i took it to the dealer told the guy the symptoms and oh this morning when cold, shifting into third with the clutch to the floor i hear the nastiest grind i guess this was the common problem... the tech didnt hear the grind because it was warm by the time i got there but we took a ride and he felt the huge notch going into third, he said they just fixed an 08 mustang with the same problem so they are ordering parts and i should be good to go soon !! (hopefully)

Ow, sorry to hear it's the grind - glad to hear they're working with you on it though. Good luck and ask 'em for a loaner car while they're got yours up in the air!

Rampage · August 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM

hopefully they wont drive it into a lift like they did to mine....brings up the question why was it going on a lift to replace the stereo head unit??.......none the less 2 weeks after i had bought the car......but thats all 14 months in the past now...

Al Guapo · August 15th, 2008, 05:17 PM

I actually had a similar problem and started a thread on this in another forum.
3rd grinds 700 miles on car - ModularFords.com

When my car was in the shop the service guy told me that this is something that's already on the board which means it's something that Ford is already aware of. Take it to your local dealer and they should be able to fix it under warranty. They replaced my synchros 1-4. Good luck.

her name is ponie · August 16th, 2008, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by qwik48r

^^^ and this is why I bought a used 3650 to build up WHEN my tranny decides to go POP... anyone know who builds these tranny bullet proof? prices?

didnt mean to jack the thread but it brings up a question...

theres a guy named Dante Aguilar out in socal that does

August 13th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#1
fdjizm Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 453 iTrader: 1 reviews	3rd gear problem? Hey Guys, i noticed today that if i shift fast or moderatley fast into 3rd gear it will "lock out" or hit something before it goes into gear i missed 3rd gear about 4 times today, not sure whats going on, fells like there is a big notch when i shift fast cant even get into 3rd gear unless i shift super slow and i still feel it , also it does this when the car is idle if i press the clutch in and push it to 3rd i feel that hard notch... is this a symptom of something bad? im going to tell the dealer about it in the morning has anyone experienced this? __________________ 08 GT/CS 5spd C&L Racer CAI, Steeda UDP's CMCV Deletes, UPR O/R X-pipe 3.5" Aluminum DS, Stock 3.31's 1/8 th: 8.258 - 84.87 1/4 th: 12.853 - 107.31

August 13th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#3
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	Upgrade to this...lol http://ddperformance.com/05-08%206%20Speed%20Kit.htm __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

August 13th, 2008, 07:25 PM	#4
fdjizm Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 453 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea but this just started happening, it's way different it was actually fine before i would say for 3 months i was fine. im going to print out that TSB hopefully they find the problem i can just sit in the car press the clutch down and let them feel it... im trying to find something official to show them... __________________ 08 GT/CS 5spd C&L Racer CAI, Steeda UDP's CMCV Deletes, UPR O/R X-pipe 3.5" Aluminum DS, Stock 3.31's 1/8 th: 8.258 - 84.87 1/4 th: 12.853 - 107.31 Last edited by fdjizm; August 13th, 2008 at 07:35 PM.

August 13th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#5
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^ and this is why I bought a used 3650 to build up WHEN my tranny decides to go POP... anyone know who builds these tranny bullet proof? prices? didnt mean to jack the thread but it brings up a question... __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

August 15th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#6
fdjizm Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 453 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just an update, i took it to the dealer told the guy the symptoms and oh this morning when cold, shifting into third with the clutch to the floor i hear the nastiest grind i guess this was the common problem... the tech didnt hear the grind because it was warm by the time i got there but we took a ride and he felt the huge notch going into third, he said they just fixed an 08 mustang with the same problem so they are ordering parts and i should be good to go soon !! (hopefully) __________________ 08 GT/CS 5spd C&L Racer CAI, Steeda UDP's CMCV Deletes, UPR O/R X-pipe 3.5" Aluminum DS, Stock 3.31's 1/8 th: 8.258 - 84.87 1/4 th: 12.853 - 107.31

August 15th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#8
Rampage Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	hopefully they wont drive it into a lift like they did to mine....brings up the question why was it going on a lift to replace the stereo head unit??.......none the less 2 weeks after i had bought the car......but thats all 14 months in the past now...

August 15th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#9
Al Guapo Regular 08 Bullitt Blk N/A Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Jersey Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	I actually had a similar problem and started a thread on this in another forum. 3rd grinds 700 miles on car - ModularFords.com When my car was in the shop the service guy told me that this is something that's already on the board which means it's something that Ford is already aware of. Take it to your local dealer and they should be able to fix it under warranty. They replaced my synchros 1-4. Good luck. __________________ Blk 08 Bullitt #4751 PowerHouse Turbo @9psi, #60 inj, GT500 pumps, Center Force DF, MGW, Koni (Yellows) adjustable BULLITT CREW #09

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