Getrag MT82 Transmission Overview
The result of a joint venture between Ford and German transmission supplier Getrag, the MT82 transmission has been source of frustration for both owners and the automaker since its introduction for the 2011 model year. This 6-speed manual transmission was supposed to be very smooth to operate, thanks to ball bearings and pivoting shift forks on the shift rails. There was a two piece aluminum housing to reduce driveline bending, and all of the gears were either honed or ground for quiet operation. However none of that seem to matter, because owners experienced a number of MT82 transmission problems that ranged from gear clash, to the clutch pedal getting stuck to the floor at high-speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration even launched an investigation into the Ford MT82 transmission, but nothing ever came of that. Ford did update the Chinese-built MT82 transmission throughout its life, and introduced a significantly updated version of it in 2018 called the MT82-D4 transmission.
What Transmission Do I Have?
For all intents and purposes, the Ford MT82-D4 transmission (the ‘D4’ designation references the direct drive 4th gear) is an entirely redesigned 6-speed manual gearbox, with different gear ratios (5th & 6th are now overdrive gears), synchronizer rings, cone angles and gear tooth geometry (this was supposed to make gear changes easier). There was also a new dual disk clutch to increase the torque capacity (Mustang EcoBoost models do not get this type of clutch), and a dual mass flywheel.
OE MT-82 6-speed Manual Transmission Applications
2011-2014 Ford Mustang S197
2015-2019 Ford Mustang S550
MT82 Technical Specs
Case: 2 piece aluminum
Input shaft: 26 spline
Torque capacity: 375 lb-ft
Weight: 108 lbs
Fluid capacity: 2.7 qt
Fluid type: Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid XT-11-QDC
MT82 Transmission Gear Ratios
*V8 | V6
1st = 3.66 | 4.24
2nd = 2.43 | 2.54
3rd = 1.69 | 1.66
4th = 1.32 | 1.24
5th = 1.00 | 1.00
6th = 0.65 | 0.70
R = 3.32 | 3.84
Common MT82 Transmission Problems
TSB 11-11-1 – MT82 transmission cold start shift effort
TSB 16-0103 – Engine no-start
2015-2017 Ford Mustang equipped with the Getrag MT-82
TSB 10-19-4 – Clutch remains on the floor after high RPM shifts
2011 Ford Mustang
Below is a list of modifications made by Ford to early the production Getrag MT82. Many of the changes were made available to dealers through the technical service bulletins. The changes were also implemented on the production line.
Revised Clutch Pedal Return Spring – 04/26/2010
Revised Clutch Spring Finger Height – 01/07/2011
To address the clutch stay-out condition at high RPMs
Revised fastener/thread locker – 10/19/2010
To address the clutch fastener back-out
Changed 5th/6th gear surface finish – 09/07/2010
To address grinding during 5th gear shifts
Added phosphate coating to gears – 07/25/2011
To reduce gear noise
Lower viscosity lubricant – 07/25/2011
To reduce shift effort
Changed clearance between 2nd gear friction ring & cone – 08/31/2011
To fix gear clash and ring-to-gear face contact
Fourth gear weld incomplete during production – 02/25/2011
Process verification to ensure complete gear welding
What Transmission Do I Have?
Vehicle message center update – 07/01/2011
Extended skip-shift illumination time
