#TransmissionProblems

There isn’t a driver alive who doesn’t want their car’s engine to last forever; unfortunately, the fact of the matter is, even normal, everyday use eventually takes its toll over time. No matter how religiously you change your oil and keep up with other recommended regular maintenance intervals, anywhere metal contacts metal within an engine, there is going to be friction – friction that slowly wears down parts, alters tolerances, and given enough time, reduces performance and efficiency. And while this is a reality for every engine, it’s an especially big concern in performance applications, where sustained, frequent high RPM operation further exacerbates the issue.

Nissan has been dealing with widespread complaints about its new XTronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is fitted in many of its small cars, and as result the company is introducing new more stringent inspection methods. 

It seems some 10,500 vehicles left the factory between 2011 and 2013 with faulty transmissions, prompting Ford to issue a recall. 

In particular, SRX models built in Mexico between 2010 and 2011. Roughly 20,000 vehicles are said to be affected, with the majority of these vehicles being in China and America. A smaller number of defected vehicles can be found in 20 other countries.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed their preliminary evaluation of the Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual transmission used in 2011 and future Ford Mustangs.