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Ford Mustang (2011–2014): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Ford Mustangs — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

2011–2014 TYPICAL 40k–140k MI $1,500–$3,500

MT82 manual transmission shifting problems

Getrag MT82 manuals of this era grind and lock out of gears, especially second and third when cold — subject of lawsuits and many complaints. Shift it hard cold on the test drive; a notchy cold 1–2 is common, lockouts are not.

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Ford Mustang (2011–2014): what actually fails

MT82 manual transmission shifting problems

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