• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SVT Tech Forum

Rear End Noise in 04 Cobra

  • Thread starter Thread starter bartsky
  • Start date Start date Jun 26, 2010
B

bartsky

New Member
Jun 26, 2010
6
0
0
Jun 26, 2010
#1
  • Jun 26, 2010
  • #1
Hey guys, I'm new on here, and just bought an 04 Cobra nicely modded with 29k miles. It has pretty good rear end noise when on and off gas. Time for ring and pinion or? Thanks for any help.
 

COBRA90GT

Mustang Master
Sep 22, 2001
6,654
0
87
HOCKEYTOWN ® , MI
Jun 27, 2010
#2
  • Jun 27, 2010
  • #2
Can you describe the noise in more detail? Is it a howling sound? Metal grinding sound? Clunking? etc


When you mention "on and off gas," that usually signifies the inherit "clunking" that is par for the course on IRS equipped mustangs...
 
K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?
10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
4,749
95
134
Jun 27, 2010
#3
  • Jun 27, 2010
  • #3
Could be a lot of things, take it to a shop to get it diagnosed and then post up what they say it is and how much money to fix. Could be in the diff, diff bushings, the IRS suspension (a large subject even by itself), drive shaft, half shafts, wheel bearings, etc.
 
B

bartsky

New Member
Jun 26, 2010
6
0
0
Jun 28, 2010
#4
  • Jun 28, 2010
  • #4
Well I don't ever get any grinding. This car has been modified with a lot of suspension upgrades. It just sounds typical of rear end when getting on then off the gas. It does only have 29k miles, so you would not think it would have rear end noise.
 
K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?
10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
4,749
95
134
Jun 28, 2010
#5
  • Jun 28, 2010
  • #5
Could the diff housing have cracked and leaked out all the fluid, that is very common.
 
M

mustang_jr+

Member
May 8, 2003
150
1
18
Jun 30, 2010
#6
  • Jun 30, 2010
  • #6
Your bushings are probably the issue if it's a noise when getting on /off the gas.

Grease the bushings as needed, check for cracking.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Rear end noise while driving low and high speeds
  • skkrtis
  • Apr 7, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
924
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Feb 9, 2026
Broncin491
B
J
2004 Mustang 3.8L V6 vibrations above 65 MPH and differential leaks
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
585
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jul 14, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
D
96 get convertible-sell or part out?
  • DTCstang
  • May 17, 2026
  • What is it Worth?!?!?
Replies
5
Views
144
What is it Worth?!?!? May 18, 2026
nickyb
B
For Sale 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra - Black - 5 Speed - 88k Miles - Single Owner
  • Buddy Jake
  • Jun 16, 2026
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
1
Views
220
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Jun 20, 2026
Habu135
Drivetrain Rear end clunk
  • seanmahoney
  • Oct 13, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
418
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 13, 2025
nickyb
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SVT Tech Forum
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?