2000 Mustang GT Automatic Transmission Problem

2KGtStang · 05-04-2004, 08:21 PM

Hi, everyone. I'm new to this forum. I have a 2000 Ford Mustang GT, Automatic. It's been my "baby" and at just under 4 years of age, has only 24,700 miles on it. Last week I noticed a loud "whistling" sound coming from the car, and the dealership where I purchased the car brand new has determined it is a transmission problem. To what extent the problem is is not yet determined, but they politely reminded me that my car is no longer under warranty...but perhaps Ford would help with the potential hefty repair cost being that the car is so low in miles.

Has anyone else had any similar problems? Is it just me or is this disturbing considering the mileage and age of the car? I don't drive like an Indy race car driver, nor do I drive as slow as molasses. I'd think these cars would be built tougher than the average auto on the road these days. I've never had a problem with the car, this is the first. Thanks!

91LX2Bfast · 05-04-2004, 09:19 PM

Do you have any more of a description of the problem other then a "whistling?" Does it drive normal? Problems shifting?
The 4R70W is a great trans. The only thing that usually kills them when the car is stock is excessive heat. Thats solved with a transmission cooler and changing the fluid every 12-20K miles.

2KGtStang · 05-04-2004, 10:12 PM

The car drives normal as always--no strange idling, no problems shifting. The "whistling" sound is best described as the type of sound you'd expect if you were to blow air across the top of a pop bottle. Kinda loud, and difficult to descern where exactly it was coming from, at least from my vantage point.

Mercury · 05-04-2004, 10:28 PM

When does it make this sound? All the Time? During acceleration (Heavy or Light)? Or under deceleration? Only during a steady cruising speed?

When did this start happening? Is your car totally stock?

Did they listen to the rear end for this noise?

explicitone · 05-05-2004, 05:27 AM

I would take it some where else and have it looked at

surfbeast · 05-05-2004, 06:54 AM

If it's not shifting funny ( hard, soft, jerky, studdering, rpms too high etcc... ) then they are trying to rip you off. It may be something real simple, that is why they are saying they will give you abreak on the cost, they know they are gonna make a wad off ya! Take it somewhere else other than a Ford dealer. Most Ford dealers = Rip off!

91LX2Bfast · 05-05-2004, 07:29 AM

There's a rubber plug/grommet that goes in the bottom of the trans. Maybe if thats not there, air could be blowing across the hole causing the whistle??
Either way, since you're out of warranty, get a second opinion.

05-04-2004, 08:21 PM	#1
2KGtStang Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2	2000 Mustang GT Automatic Transmission Problem Hi, everyone. I'm new to this forum. I have a 2000 Ford Mustang GT, Automatic. It's been my "baby" and at just under 4 years of age, has only 24,700 miles on it. Last week I noticed a loud "whistling" sound coming from the car, and the dealership where I purchased the car brand new has determined it is a transmission problem. To what extent the problem is is not yet determined, but they politely reminded me that my car is no longer under warranty...but perhaps Ford would help with the potential hefty repair cost being that the car is so low in miles. Has anyone else had any similar problems? Is it just me or is this disturbing considering the mileage and age of the car? I don't drive like an Indy race car driver, nor do I drive as slow as molasses. I'd think these cars would be built tougher than the average auto on the road these days. I've never had a problem with the car, this is the first. Thanks!

05-04-2004, 09:19 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Do you have any more of a description of the problem other then a "whistling?" Does it drive normal? Problems shifting? The 4R70W is a great trans. The only thing that usually kills them when the car is stock is excessive heat. Thats solved with a transmission cooler and changing the fluid every 12-20K miles. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

05-04-2004, 10:28 PM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	When does it make this sound? All the Time? During acceleration (Heavy or Light)? Or under deceleration? Only during a steady cruising speed? When did this start happening? Is your car totally stock? Did they listen to the rear end for this noise? __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

05-05-2004, 05:27 AM	#5
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	I would take it some where else and have it looked at __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

05-05-2004, 06:54 AM	#6
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	If it's not shifting funny ( hard, soft, jerky, studdering, rpms too high etcc... ) then they are trying to rip you off. It may be something real simple, that is why they are saying they will give you abreak on the cost, they know they are gonna make a wad off ya! Take it somewhere else other than a Ford dealer. Most Ford dealers = Rip off! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

05-04-2004, 10:12 PM	#3
2KGtStang Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2	The car drives normal as always--no strange idling, no problems shifting. The "whistling" sound is best described as the type of sound you'd expect if you were to blow air across the top of a pop bottle. Kinda loud, and difficult to descern where exactly it was coming from, at least from my vantage point.

05-05-2004, 07:29 AM	#7
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	There's a rubber plug/grommet that goes in the bottom of the trans. Maybe if thats not there, air could be blowing across the hole causing the whistle?? Either way, since you're out of warranty, get a second opinion.

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