Tranny Problems

DF96GT · 05-31-2002, 11:31 PM

Hey Guys/Gals, New to the forum. I own a Green 96 GT...just recently got it and still stock (for now).

Anyway, I've have some troubles with my transmission (t-45 I think). I've having problems shifting into reverse. It feels fine going in, but as soon as I let the clutch out it pops back out of gear and grinds a little. This doesn't happen all the time, but enough to piss me off.

I done some web surfing and came up with this service bulletin

Technical Service Bulletins Summary

Make: FORD
Model: MUSTANG
Year: 1996
Service Bulletin Number: 01235
Bulletin Sequence Number: 630

Summary Description:

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT

Ford must have realized there is a problem with the T-45, have any of who guys ever heard of this before? Any Suggestions?

Unit 5302 · 05-31-2002, 11:36 PM

Unfortunately, T-45 problems are quite frequent. A new one can be picked up for under 1k at D&D performance. Make sure your shifter stops are adjusted correctly if you have an aftermarket shifter though. You'd be suprised how often that is the problem.

DF96GT · 05-31-2002, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the advice.

It's just the stock shifter though. What gets me is it was fine last summer, I stored it over the winter and now that I have it back out it almost started right away.

I just changed the fluid and added some Moly Slip additive, it seems a little better(I think that's just high hopes), but I think I'm going to be into some Transmission problems.

05-31-2002, 11:31 PM	#1
DF96GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Newfie Posts: 7	Tranny Problems Hey Guys/Gals, New to the forum. I own a Green 96 GT...just recently got it and still stock (for now). Anyway, I've have some troubles with my transmission (t-45 I think). I've having problems shifting into reverse. It feels fine going in, but as soon as I let the clutch out it pops back out of gear and grinds a little. This doesn't happen all the time, but enough to piss me off. I done some web surfing and came up with this service bulletin Technical Service Bulletins Summary Make: FORD Model: MUSTANG Year: 1996 Service Bulletin Number: 01235 Bulletin Sequence Number: 630 Summary Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT Ford must have realized there is a problem with the T-45, have any of who guys ever heard of this before? Any Suggestions?

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05-31-2002, 11:36 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Unfortunately, T-45 problems are quite frequent. A new one can be picked up for under 1k at D&D performance. Make sure your shifter stops are adjusted correctly if you have an aftermarket shifter though. You'd be suprised how often that is the problem.

05-31-2002, 11:42 PM	#3
DF96GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Newfie Posts: 7	Thanks for the advice. It's just the stock shifter though. What gets me is it was fine last summer, I stored it over the winter and now that I have it back out it almost started right away. I just changed the fluid and added some Moly Slip additive, it seems a little better(I think that's just high hopes), but I think I'm going to be into some Transmission problems.