3 Reasons WHY the 2018 MUSTANG is NOT RELIABLE! (Common Problems)

The 2018 Ford Mustang has been facing some serious problems in this video I discuss some of the common issues that plaque the engine, automatic and manual transmission on the new mustang. I also share what happened to my friends mustang after ten thousand miles.

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[videomaniac]

I am in the market to get a new sports car and had been considering a 2018 or 2019 Mustang GT with a PP1 option. After doing research and seeing all the problems people are having with the Coyote engine and the crappy MT-82 transmission(the one I wanted to get) plus Ford's lack of transparency in dealing with these problems, I crossed the Mustang off my list. I'm currently looking at either a low mileage used Porsche Cayman S or a 2019 Nissan 370Z sport coupe.

Ford is taking an iconic street performance car that they have made very good changes to and ruining it with cheap and shoddy manufacturing processes. The manual transmission is made in China??? and so I can't possibly imagine what problems might arise from that😏 The sleeveless cylinder bores are being made in a cheaper way than the traditional electroplating of Nikasil, as other manufacturers(Porsche) have done.

I have seen the correspondence between some of the Ford techs at dealerships, who are dealing directly with these problems, and Ford corporate, who has to authorize such diagnostic and repair work. It seems as if the techs, in many cases, are doing a good job and trying to do what is right for the customer but that they are being stymied by a corporate bureaucracy that is controlled by accountants and lawyers. It seems that the only language these management cretins understand is dollars and cents in their pockets and that only when a customer boycott of their product results in a significant drop in profits will they pay any attention to QC issues. I thought that Detroit had learned this lesson decades ago when the Japanese car makers took over the American car market with affordable and reliable cars.

[SILVERCHARGEDS]

No issues with my supercharged 18 with 10 speed. I race mine every weekend since I bought it in may. I beat the living crap out of my car and has zero issues

[blade]

On my second mustang, went from a 2010 V6 to a 2016 V8....soo many problems with both, control arms failing, wheel bearings failing, gaskets etc. The 5.0 engine ate an entire valve cruising on the highway at 40k miles and needed a new engine, now at 80k head gaskets are done and need to replace those. Ford is severely lacking in quality.

[Jayonekonobi]

I've got an 18 gt, not a single issue in 3 years

[cajunpyro]

I have a 2018 mustang gt and haven't had any issues. Maybe you're not taking care of your car like you should.

[rickyrick]

Dodge and Chevy have their share of issues too. Look at the production numbers and compare them to the reported issues. As with all things in life, if you look for problems you will find them.

[ikecostner]

I’ve been making 700 wheel launching on radials for a while, and it’s been holding it down great

[cababy]

I wonder if that's why I'm seeing so many used 2018 s for sale and there are averaging around 32, 000$

[KlipschHead]

I've beaten the living crap out of every single Mustang I've owned since 1985, they take a beating. All car companies have issues, there are plenty with the Camaro, God knows there are issues with multiple Mopars and the stats show this so singling out the Mustang is disingenuous. Everybody could make videos like this for the big 3.

[SZUSEast]

Never buy first year production reresh model. There will always be issues.

[greatpariscars]

Class-action lawsuits against Ford due to both the manual and automatic transmissions in the Ford Mustangs. This has been going on for years. They are not good transmissions. However, the Shelby GT350 gets the Tremec transmission which is smooth as butter. Why doesn't Ford put the Tremec in all the Mustangs?

[saidtheblueknight]

And here we are 6 years later and none of these "issues" are really problems, just quirks. Despite the engine noise, it doesn't make it less reliable. Despite the transmission harshness, it doesn't make it less reliable.

[ixspeedstang]

I have a manual 18 GT that I bought brand new with 0 miles. 23, 000 miles, lots of racing and hard driving. No issues.

[EGARides-]

This an extremely uninformed video. The "typewriter" tick is common on every 5.0, from the foxbody up. Additionally, this is common on most engines when it is cold. Once it is warm, it's good to go. The "Piston Slap" is different and will stay with the vehicle the entire time it is idling or running at low RPM's. This issue is due to the new cylinder wall lining and is quite often solved by using 5W-30 oil or an oil additive.


The manual transmission "lockout", which is usually in 2nd and subsequent gears, is caused by shifting too rapidly and is remedied by installing an aftermarket short shifter. Ford will often not warranty some of these small issues, and they are solved by a tad bit of ingenuity and being educated on the issue. My 6 spd 2018 has just under 20k miles and not a problem

[mrkingjesse]

Zero problems in my first year. I suspect a lot of people don’t take care of their car properly then blame the manufacturer.

[davsquaredo]

When you buy a 2019 Mustang gt with the manual and you have 2 thousand miles on the dash and you’re already feeling loss of power with less throttle response...smh and it locks me out of using the exhaust modes and automatic rev matching oh well :/

[JustGamingVisuals]

It’s true I have a 10speed and honestly at first … it works like a charm it’s perfect !!! But after the first 12k miles it begins to get jerky and just feel sluggish I honeslty hate it I’ve been dealing with this hesitation since 12k miles and car just doesn’t feel right like it never knows the throttle your putting down

[vilar]

2018 Mustang GT 6 MT, 132K, enjoyed to the fullest every day, no engine modifications but lowered for handling, driven to the limit when possible: a joy and 0 issues = a steal of a GT/sport car

[s]

It's a shame, such a nice looking car.

[blur]

I have a 2018 gt pp1 75k miles 10 speed and the only problem i have is when i let off the gas it makes a crunch noise for about half a second. Doesn’t affect anything but any ideas on what it could be?