Issue ID | 652867 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10209790 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 10/11/07 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2007 mustang gt equipped with the 5rss5 automatic transmission. "whining" sound coming from the transmission when in 2nd gear after it has reached operating temperature. Service advisor advised that its normal and no service is required even without mechanic to inspect the problem. Advisor did not write up service ticket. Later discovered a fellow owner had same problem and it found that the 2nd gear clutch was faulty and was rubbing the case from the inside causing the whining sound. Case was replaced and sound was gone. Another incident was discovered, and owner stated it led to complete failure due to metal particles circulating in the system destroying the other gears after prolonged use. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
Number of Occurences | 6 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1ZVFT82H175XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/06/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TROPICAL FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ORLANDO |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code |