• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

03 GT, third gear issues.

  • Thread starter Thread starter modu1ar tek
  • Start date Start date Jun 26, 2004
M

modu1ar tek

New Member
Sep 15, 2003
139
0
0
Jun 26, 2004
#1
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #1
Hey guys, well I have just over 11k miles on my 03 GT, as of lately, third gear has been giving me some problems. A week ago, when shifting into third on a little run, it didn't get into gear, I'm sure I had the clutch in all the way, but maybe I didn't, but it didn't go in. I tried it immediately after again, and it went in. Today, I hadn't gotten on the car for about 2 weeks, and I noticed that when I wanted to downshift into third going about 65-70 mph, it wouldn't go in. It would be blocked, then I'd have to try again then it would go in. Sometimes it would go in smoothly, other times I'd throw a fight. The thing is, I don't think this only happens when I'm in high rpm's since it also happens when Im in neutral and I have the clutch engaged. The same thing happens, it just sometimes rejects to get into third. Could it be a clutch fork? TIA...
 
B

bluebloodedford

New Member
Jun 26, 2004
34
0
0
Asheville N.C.
Jun 26, 2004
#2
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #2
3rd gear probs

yup thats what i think it is clutch fork is bent and if your not careful and dont replace it ....BAM you overextend it when you hit third and its tranny replacement time! at least thats what happened to my 93 limited edition convertible any way you probably can get it replaced under warranty thats what i did.just make sure you get a NEW tranny and not rebuilt!! ford will try to tell you that a new one is not nessesary but it is if you hear a loud boom and the tranny sounds like it has a box of rocks in the gears.hope this helps you
 
M

modu1ar tek

New Member
Sep 15, 2003
139
0
0
Jun 26, 2004
#3
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #3
Thing is, how can I get Ford to fix the tranny? MMM...when I redline 2nd it doesn't go into third....fix it. Hehe.
 
V

VatStang

New Member
Apr 4, 2004
88
0
0
Santa Clarita, CA
Jun 26, 2004
#4
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #4
Check out the 3650 thread. I'm sure guys have had similar experiences that you are having.
 

dsg_gt2004

New Member
Mar 23, 2004
423
0
0
Georgetown,SC
Jun 26, 2004
#5
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #5
im subscribing...b/c sometimes when im at high rpms and shift from 2-3 there is a little grind and im getting tired of it..
 

SonicBlueBabe

New Member
Sep 20, 2003
289
0
0
Boca Raton, FL
Jun 26, 2004
#6
  • Jun 26, 2004
  • #6
modu1ar tek said:
Thing is, how can I get Ford to fix the tranny? MMM...when I redline 2nd it doesn't go into third....fix it. Hehe.
Click to expand...
LOL...the same thing happened to me,it got really annoying because i'd be racing someone, and it wont go into third at first, then I look like I cant drive....bla bla bla. anyways, I also thought i had a bent shift fork, but I had steeda check it out for me, and it wasnt. Then I took it to Ford to get it looked at, and I couldnt make it do it! I was pissed. Well, eventually, it just stopped, almost like it fixed itself. It lasted for about a month or two, then it just stopped and hasnt done it ever since...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
1997 V6 Starting issue
  • leanzik04
  • Mar 20, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
205
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Mar 20, 2026
Noobz347
P
2000 GT Random Power Loss
  • Pinellas50
  • Mar 9, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
237
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 23, 2026
Pinellas50
P
K
Engine 2000 Mustang GT - Fuel issue post-blown spark plug repair
  • kenster1092
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
287
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 10, 2026
kenster1092
K
F
2004 Mustang GT – Fuel Pump Not Priming
  • Fayio
  • Apr 22, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
177
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Apr 27, 2026
n0v8or
N
S
Drivetrain Downshifting from 3rd to 2nd issue
  • Scott_S
  • Apr 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
460
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Today at 4:10 AM
Mindseye007
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?