Trans mount

[badasbullitt]

As I was driving into work this morning I noticed a sound resonating in the center of the car making a squeaking/clunking sound like something was about to come apart. I took in to Ford and found out the trans mount was going bad with only 11k miles. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[jeepinocala]

As I was driving into work this morning I noticed a sound resonating in the center of the car making a squeaking/clunking sound like something was about to come apart. I took in to Ford and found out the trans mount was going bad with only 11k miles. Has anyone else had this problem?

No problems here but when I had the driveshaft loop installed my first thought was what a piece of crap tiny trans mount. These things are known for harmonic issues so I have to wonder. Maybe that will be my next thing to make a stronger mount.

 

[badasbullitt]

I am looking to replace the drive shaft with DSS in the near future and possibly the shifter. I am think why they have it i will have them do the tsb for the trans fluid. Have you done that one?

 

[jeepinocala]

Trans fluid tsb is going to be done at the end of this week. Although I believe my car is the second build and I think it has it done already but my service manager said no worries we will do it anyway to be sure.

 

[badasbullitt]

My tech said he thought that mine was done too. My car was built in April 2011.

 

[jeepinocala]

If he will do it anyway it sure as heck cant hurt.

 

[ace72ace]

As I was driving into work this morning I noticed a sound resonating in the center of the car making a squeaking/clunking sound like something was about to come apart. I took in to Ford and found out the trans mount was going bad with only 11k miles. Has anyone else had this problem?

No problems here but when I had the driveshaft loop installed my first thought was what a piece of crap tiny trans mount. These things are known for harmonic issues so I have to wonder. Maybe that will be my next thing to make a stronger mount.

Is there an after market trans mount you can buy? I had posted about the CHE products K-brace and torque limiters but BBR guy said don't do it, it can break the aluminum 'ears' on the trans. So if I go the upgraded engine mount route it would make sense to replace this also...

 

[Justin]

As I was driving into work this morning I noticed a sound resonating in the center of the car making a squeaking/clunking sound like something was about to come apart. I took in to Ford and found out the trans mount was going bad with only 11k miles. Has anyone else had this problem?

No problems here but when I had the driveshaft loop installed my first thought was what a piece of crap tiny trans mount. These things are known for harmonic issues so I have to wonder. Maybe that will be my next thing to make a stronger mount.

Is there an after market trans mount you can buy? I had posted about the CHE products K-brace and torque limiters but BBR guy said don't do it, it can break the aluminum 'ears' on the trans. So if I go the upgraded engine mount route it would make sense to replace this also...

I havent seen any and I have looked

 

[jeepinocala]

I need to get some detailed pictures of the trans mounting area. I have to check to be 100% sure that the mounting area on the transmission itself could even handle a stiffer mount.

 

[badasbullitt]

That raises a very interesting question. I should ask my service advisor. He is very knowledgeable in after market parts for mustangs. As far as the tsb it is being done on Friday when I take it in.

 

[jeepinocala]

I do remember when I had the driveshaft loop installed he told me the trans bolts are right at their limit. I will try and get some pictures and info this weekend. I do not think it would do much more then bring more noise and a rougher ride in the car by making it any stiffer. Maybe all three trans mount and both engine mounts being changed out may help a bit but again will make it louder inside and may even make a rougher ride.

 

[Zquez]

I need to get some detailed pictures of the trans mounting area. I have to check to be 100% sure that the mounting area on the transmission itself could even handle a stiffer mount.

This is a TR6060 on my '06 but the mounting area is pretty similar. If it were me, I'd start with replacing the bushing that the trans sits on. I plan to do this soon myself.








Here is a Boss 302R. Pretty stout mount.

 

[908ssp]

Wow that mounting bracket looks really weak compared to the mount that the T56 comes with. I am not say it is too weak but sure is a big difference. I would put urethane motor mounts in as the first step in making the motor move less. Then you can fill the rear trans mount with liquid rubber help stiffen it up but not make it solid.

 

[badasbullitt]

Well I finally got my car back after a delay of getting the part from Ford. The good news is the part was not the problem but instead there was a rock that got lodged in the trans mount. The part was replaced anyway and everything is as good as new. I also had the trans TSB 11-11-1 done and so far very satisfied. Once it turns colder I will know for sure.