Is a big problem shifting in a gear after in first gear starts to sputter and shake believe it's the transmission manual 5-speed also engine overheating and knocking sounds vibrations coming from engine compartment brakes have always been shaky even if applied slowly and softly

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

I have purchased a used 2000 Ford Mustang and to make a long story short the transmission will not go into gear unless I rev the rpms up very high and I am interested in keeping this vehicle so I looked on line and found this is a very common problem with this car, I have went from site to site, I don't mind paying for the repair if need be, but this is dangerous, I don't want to injury myself or anyone else. I have found there is a problem with the design and needs to be corrected. I would like to know what is the solution and cause of this problem. I want to thank you so much for your time.

- Pasadena , CA, USA

TL- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Mustang. The contact detected a substantial amount of transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. The failure recurred when the vehicle was being driven or stationary. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who expressed concerns to the contact of a potential fire as a result of the failure and advised that the transmission would possibly need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000. Kmj

- North Little Rock , AR, USA

I bought the vehicle used on May 03, 2003 from ramey Ford in tazewell, va and under the terms that they would check the clutch for vibration. Upon checking the clutch, I was advised that the clutch rod needed replaced and this was completed. After getting the vehicle back the first time, I have gone through an ongoing problem with the clutch making a vibration/rattle type noise that comes and goes even after the pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and fly-wheel were replaced. Also, for 3 1/2 to 4 months the service engine soon light would come on periodically and start blinking and then go off, this has finally stopped after 3 attempts at fixing the problem, after the PCM was reprogrammed and a coil pack was changed. For a car that looks brand new inside and out, these constant problems have been very troublesome and aggravating especially after 6 repair attempts (going on 7).

- Bluefield, VA, USA