2007 Mustang GT500 Clutch Failure

mustangray · 04-03-2009

Just in case some one out ther needs the info the TSB number for clutch drag and sticking is TSB#08-16-4 and they do replace the clutch and some times some trans internals.
from what I hear is that even the super snakes are suffering it seems to start around 13000. miles but can happen any time best guess is that there is not enough venting so they over heat the clutch in traffic and they start to stick .

PowerGT500 · 05-21-2009

I ordered the same clutch, but the local dealership refuse to install it. Are you installing it yourself, if so I need some info. I've replace on in a older, how much of a difference is it. Where can I get a repai manual for the GT500? Derrick 706-615-6529

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Originally Posted by Bandit012

Hi!
I am changing my clutch also, but i have roughly 20K miles. I am not going with the Ford twin disc clutch, but with the SPEC Twin disc setup. It has a larger holding capacity than the stock clutch and costs only $1399. You could order directly from SPEC, they have good service.

Ralf

MJC1955 · 05-23-2009

I have a 2008 Shelby GT500 and the clutch started to slip. I have 20k miles on it and the dealer told me it would not be covered. They quoted me a cost of $3,000. Called Ford Customer Service and they were no help. I even tried showing the Service Manger the TSB that relates to this problem. Still no help. Does anyone have any ideas that would help me to get this covered?
Also if I do have to replace on my own, would it be better to go with the SPEC twin clutch?

Mark

GT500Girl · 05-24-2009

Did you inform them that you know of the TSB and that they had to stop production 3 times on these cars? I've been hearing this a lot lately and I'm really not happy they are not dealing with this issue like they should.

MJC1955 · 05-24-2009

I showed them the TSB, but did not know they stopped production three times. I've been dealing with the Service Manager. The owner is in on Monday, I'll let him know...Thanks

MJC1955 · 05-24-2009

Did you get the SPEC clutch installed? How do you like it?

GT500Girl · 05-25-2009

Love the new clutch. I had it in my Red one but it's now a AOD. We have it in our White one though and it's like NIGHT and DAY in difference.

You can always try a different dealership as well. That's what I did on my first swap..yeh..I went through 3 of them all covered from Ford.

MJC1955 · 06-03-2009

After the dealership turning me down along with Ford Customer Service, I thought I would have to end up paying for a new clutch. I called the owner last week and told him what I found out, on the internet, concerning the GT500 clutch issues. He told me to bring my car back in and he would take care of. I'll get my Shelby back tomorow!

Thanks for all the great info...it really helped!

GT500Girl · 06-03-2009

That's great news!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad they are taking care of it for you!