Mustang V8-5.0L (2011)
Fluid - M/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Excessive Shift Effort In Cold Temperatures
TSB 11-3-18
03/15/11
MT82 MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION COLD SHIFT EFFORT
FORD:
2011-2012 Mustang
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 Mustang vehicles equipped with a MT82 6-speed manual transmission may exhibit increased shift efforts in cold ambient temperatures.
This is usually most noticeable in 1st and 2nd gears but may also be noticed in 3rd through 6th gears. The increased shift effort may be the result of the
increased viscosity of the transmission fluid in cold weather.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the Motorcraft®Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid with 2.6L (2.7 qt) of Motorcraft(R) Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid. Refer to
Workshop Manual, Section 308-03A for the transmission fluid draining and filling procedure.
This fluid is suitable for use in all ambient temperatures and seasons, and the Scheduled Maintenance guidelines in the Owner Guide can continue to be
followed.
The use of friction modifiers or other fluid additives is not recommended since although they may provide some immediate improvement in cold shift
effort, they are likely to result in long term degradation of the synchronizers.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
110318A
2011-2012 Mustang: Drain
0.4 Hr.
And Refill the
Transmission (Do not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7003
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