• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

rattle

  • Thread starter Thread starter wlink1
  • Start date Start date Oct 11, 2007

wlink1

Banned
Apr 12, 2007
69
0
0
Winston Salem
Oct 11, 2007
#1
  • Oct 11, 2007
  • #1
i have a rattle at low rpm acceleration sounds and feels like something smacking the floor board, i checked my exhaust and it is tight, any ideas? Drive shaft fells tight only 1/8 inch or so of movement when. turning transmission mount? u-joints?
 

BlownFiveLiter

have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
3,133
18
108
Chicagoland
Oct 12, 2007
#2
  • Oct 12, 2007
  • #2
Assuming that everything is nice and tight underneath with the exhaust, I'd start checking everything else. Trans crossmember bolts, trans mount, engine mounts, tank straps, etc. Also make sure your tailpipes aren't rattling on the lip around the tank. It'll drive you absolutely nuts they do.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Ford truck engine swap issues
  • keel
  • Jul 7, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
17
Views
688
Other Auto Tech Jul 13, 2026
General karthief
S
Car shakes when taking off help???
  • STANKYstangs
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
502
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
LILCBRA
Suspension 87 steering wheel slightly wobbles after new Rag joint install
  • R82148V
  • Jun 16, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
25
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 24, 2025
R82148V
F
Ford 460 swap
  • Ford460
  • Sep 13, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
428
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 14, 2026
Ford460
F
3
Eight inches is enough for me...
  • 351MooseStang
  • Nov 27, 2025
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
5
Views
768
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Mar 2, 2026
Bullitt347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?