a NERVE RACKING RATTLE AT 5 MPH TO 35

[revedup]

I GOT A RATTLE FROM THE BACK EITHER HATCH OR UNDERNEATH.
i JACKED IT UP SAW NOTHING.
iNSIDE NOTHING A RATTLE LIKE LOOSE???
ITS A HATCH BACK 5.0
I WONDER IF ANY ONE HAS HAD THAT AND I WONDER IF ITS COMMON AND IF SO WHAT LOOSE QUADRA SHOCKS TRUNK LATCH???
gIVE SOME IDEAS I TOOK OF PANEL ON HATCH SAW NOTHING .
SPARE AREA OK!!!!!!!!!!!!
cONTROL ARMS???
eXHAUST??
I DONT SEE ANYTHING LOOSE!!!
I can live with it or if i can live with it i mean hope its not something loose that can be dangerous!!!!!!
Latches, exhaust, control arms stabalizer bar shock bolts ???
Ill jack it up and check again!!
maybe inside hatch?
Maybe under car????

 

[85ragtop]

My 85 vert rattles, after two years I still can't find what it is.

 

[88Stang331]

don't worry about it, it adds character to the car. Also have you checked to make sure your spare tire/jack are all secure?

 

[LtDavis]

I have the same problem with mine. I tried adjusting the hatch striker and the bumpers and it helped a little but the rattling is still there.

 

[Bolt on 5.0]

Ive seen latches themselves make a rattle. Somthing internal. tried to adjust, no help, replace and noise gone.

 

[mkk50]

i had a horrible rattle coming from the hatch, turned out to be that plasic cover that goes on the bottom of the hatch, it was loose, i stuffed some foam behind it and problem solved.

 

[67coupe]

As mkk50 suggested, its probably the hatch interior trim. Pretty common on these cars. Pull it off, grab one of the plastics clips and head to autozone. They will have universal replacements.

 

[93FiveO]

When its at a low rpm do u hear it?My exhaust is touching the frame and it rattles at a low rpm like 1grand-1700. Its tight but it just rattles.My dad's friend welded them and he move them around so it would be easier to weld and put them right up against the frame..

 

[dec322]

I just gutted the entire rear of the car: Back seat, spare tire and components, all carpet, all hatch trim and panels. I still have the rattle! I adjusted the bumpers but if I raise them anymore, I can't close the hatch. I can close the hatch and make it rattle with my hand while its closed. I'm guessing a new hatch latch would be the way out for me......anyone want to donate to my cause?

We can use my car as the test dummy. First lets replace everything that might cause rattles. Next lets try to test a new set of gears in the back......I'll even accept donations towards a decent H/C/I setup.

Please view my signature.

 

[93FiveO]

nvm,I just read the post above.

 

[88 Fox GT]

Check the latch striker for the hatch. It should have a plastic sleeve that goes around it. Those break off and make the diameter of the striker smaller, causing the latch to rattle around on it.