Hey Scotty,
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a 2021 mustang ecoboost.
Should I go with the 6 speed manual or the 10 speed automatic?
Also what would you say about reliability I know it's no toyota but should I be expecting any major problems?
Thanks
That's the car equivalent of being stuck between a rock and a hard place. The 10-speed auto is a GM/Ford joint design and had enough issues that the two swore they'll never work on another joint thing again. I'm pretty sure Scotty's said the manual transmissions in this generation Mustang are also sourced in China and have quality issues of their own. I'd avoid them both and get a V6 auto 2015-2017 years or go 2014 V6 if you want a manual. Those gearboxes were not made in China.
I'll add that this generation also seems to have problems with their EVAP systems. My 2017, my girlfriend's 2017 and my mom's 2018 Mustangs all have triggered their Check Engine Light due to P1450, system unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum. @Doc is right, Ford seems to be racing GM to the floor in quality these days. I'll likely never buy another new Ford again.
I would forget about the new Ford Mustang in any flavor, at least for a purchase. If you really like it, you are better off leasing it and returning before the warranty expires.
The manual would be a much better choice than the auto by far, but overall, all Ford products except for the 3/4 ton pickups have gone straight down the el bano in terms of quality. I would not even consider a Ford product except for the pickup mentioned above.
That manual is junk as well. OP is best to avoid the newer Fords except the 3/4-ton truck like you said.
The 6r80 Automatic is likely the most reliable transmission Ford has made besides their 5 speed Auto, which my Dad's V6 06 has almost 300k miles on.