2012 Ford Mustang transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 23 complaints for the 2012 Ford Mustang, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 2,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 2,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I currently drive a 2012 ford mustang gt coupe (this site will not let me select a 2012 mustang from the drop down menu, only 2011), purchased 3/11/11. It is currently experiencing a "clutch stay out" problem. It is a six speed manual transmission. When shifting from first to second gear at high RPM, the clutch will not release for the shift until the rpms fall back below a certain level.
This vehicle is sometimes difficult to shift into gear. Shifting into reverse is a challenge requiring unusually high effort to engage push-down mechanism. Shifting into 1st from standstill is usually difficult and notchy, sometimes requiring me to do it all over again, even when I am blocking traffic. 1st-2nd shifting is sometimes uncertain as is 2-3, 3-4. Downshifting into 3rd and 2nd grinds sometimes. Clutch fully depressed fully at all times during shifts.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Mustang
- Air bags 158 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 157 complaints
- Cruise control 35 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints