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3650 Tranny Problem

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bullitt 736

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My car (2008 Bullitt) is making a metallic tapping sound at 1500-2300 rpm after it warms up. Sounds like an old & worn lifter used to sound. It is consistent with rpm whether I'm driving or its in neutral. The motor is 100% ruled out by the dealer tech. Outside tech from Ford confirmed its not the motor after dealer had it two to three times and could find nothing.

The outside tech decided that the noise is the reverse idler gear in the tranny. Keep in mind, this occurs whether its in reverse, forward gears or neutral. Could this be BS?

Anyone else see this problem before? Know of a fix??

The tech wants to see the car from time to time and make a final decision before warranty is out as to whether he replaces the tranny. He said he's seen this before but I have the impression they don't have a clear fix. I may be wrong.
 

40th GT

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For what its worth, on my old 4.6L 2v engine, the sound was known to be normal fuel injector noise.

I don't think it's a tranny issue, but what do I know.
 

bullitt 736

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Nope not that. I have a 2001 as well and am familiar with the noisy top ends.

I'm just trying to figure out if what Ford diagnosed can really make that type of noise.

Thanks though.
 

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the only obvious solution i see is to wait until 35,999.99 miles and make them replace the motor and tranny.
 
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