| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 5.0L – Manual Transmission – Inability Or Difficulty To Shift Into Second Gear – Built On Or Before 15-Nov-2017 | 18-2083 20 March 2018 |
Model:
Issue: Some 2018 Mustang
vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and a manual transmission built on or before 15-Nov-2017 may exhibit an inability or difficulty to shift the vehicle into second gear. This may be due to a stack-up tolerance issue between the transmission and the shifter.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| Gearshift Lever | 1 | FR3Z-7210-E |
| Bolt M12 X 56mm | 3 | W719298-S439 |
| Bolt And Washer, M10 x 1.5mm | 3 | FR3Z-4B496-B |
| Bolt M10 x 19mm | 2 | W717822-S439 |
| Motorcraft Threadlock And Sealer | 1 | TA-25-B |
Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
| Description | Operation No. | Time |
| 2018 Mustang 5.0L Manual Transmission Coupe: Inspect And Replace The Gearshift Lever (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182083A | 1.9
Hrs. |
| 2018 Mustang 5.0L Manual Transmission Convertible: Inspect And Replace The Gearshift Lever (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182083B | 2.2
Hrs. |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 7003 |
| Condition Code: | 42 |
| Drive | Tool Name |
| 1/4″ | Power Tool |
| 1/4″ | Ratchet |
| 1/4″ | 10″ Extension |
| 1/4″ | 10 mm Socket |
| 1/4″ | 13 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | Power Tool |
| 3/8″ | Torque Wrench |
| 3/8″ | Ratchet |
| 3/8″ | 3″ Extension |
| 3/8″ | 10″ Extension |
| 3/8″ | 10 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 13 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 15 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 13 mm Torque Extension |
| 1/2″ | Power Tool |
| 1/2″ | Ratchet |
| 1/2″ | Torque Wrench |
| 1/2″ | 16″ Extension |
| 1/2″ | 13 mm Socket |
| 1/2″ | 15 mm Socket |
| 1/2″ | 18 mm Socket |
| 10 mm Wrench | |
| 13 mm Wrench | |
| Medium Flathead Screwdriver | |
| Small Trim Tool |
Service Procedure
- Check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on or before 15-Nov-2017?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03A for normal diagnostics.
- Attempt to shift the vehicle into second gear. Is it difficult or not possible to engage second gear?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 308-03A for normal diagnostics.
18-2083
20 March 2018
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