Hi,
I've got an intermittant rattle in my '05 GT. It seems to be coming from
the front dash - either behind the center left air conditioning vent, or the
speedometer.
It doesn't rattle every time I drive it, but I hear it every day. Most
commonly, it starts rattling around 1900 RPM, but only while in drive.
I've had it to the dealer 3 times, and it was perfectly quiet all 3 times
(the last time, I took the shop foreman for a 45 minute ride and we couldn't
hear it.)
Anyone else experience this?
Kate - 05 Apr 2006 04:31 GMT
Does it only happen when the Heater/AC fan is on ?
It could be something inside the vent
On both my Cobra AND our F250 the foam insulation that is supposed to seal
something inside the vent came loose (though both vehicles are much older
than yours) and it caused a weird rattling sound.
Just a thought.
Kate
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Steve - 06 Apr 2006 01:04 GMT
Thanks Kate,
Unfortunately, I hear it regardless of Heater/AC setting (on, off, high,
low, etc.)
> Does it only happen when the Heater/AC fan is on ?
> It could be something inside the vent
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Kate - 07 Apr 2006 13:27 GMT
: Thanks Kate,
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: Unfortunately, I hear it regardless of Heater/AC setting (on, off, high,
: low, etc.)
Damn! I wish it would have been soemthing that simple.
Good luck to you Steve!
Kruse - 06 Apr 2006 03:23 GMT
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I had a catalytic converter do that to me one time. At the time, it was
pretty hard to pinpoint.
Kate - 07 Apr 2006 13:27 GMT
: I had a catalytic converter do that to me one time. At the time, it was
: pretty hard to pinpoint.
Oh! That's true and a very good suggestion!
Ken Zwyers - 06 Apr 2006 04:01 GMT
I've been noticing something similar in my '06 GT. I only hear it when I hit
a bump, and not every time I hit a bump. It sounds like it could be something
connected to one of the vents. I've only had the car for a month, and was
hoping that it was something that would go away with time.
>Hi,sI've got an intermittant rattle in my '05 GT. It seems to be coming
from Áthe front dash - either behind the center left air conditioning vent, or
the speedometer.It doesn't rattle every time I drive it, but I hear it
every day. Most ÿcommonly, it starts rattling around 1900 RPM, but only while
in drive.ÿÿI've had it to the dealer 3 times, and it was perfectly quiet all 3
times 9(the last time, I took the shop foreman for a 45 minute ride and we
couldn't
Another Made Up Name - 06 Apr 2006 22:42 GMT
> I've been noticing something similar in my '06 GT. I only hear it when I
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Don't hold your breath, cars develop more squeaks and rattles, with use, NOT
less.
Kate - 07 Apr 2006 13:32 GMT
: Don't hold your breath, cars develop more squeaks and rattles, with use, NOT
: less.
I think the worst thing that ever happened on mine was a plastic shopping
bag got snagged on my CAT.
I didn't realize it and the car started smelling bad. I was certain that I
was facing an eminent meltdown and hurried to the dealership with it all
shook up that my baby might be burning down.
We all got a good laugh out of it and they scraped most of it off for me at
no charge.
Kate
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Tony Alonso - 07 Apr 2006 14:11 GMT
Perhaps this would be helpful?
http://www.bradbarnett.net/mustangs/galaxie/tsb/tsb06_04_01.pdf
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Steve - 08 Apr 2006 03:03 GMT
Excellent. Thanks Tony, this looks like a strong possibility. I'll take
it with me to the dealer.
Steve
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Mike - 20 Apr 2006 01:55 GMT
1st--I really like my local Ford dealer, they are great. This is the 1st
Ford I've ever owned. That said:
I just got my '05 GT back from the shop. They had worked on a door and dash
rattle previously--wasn't able to fix the rattle. This time, when I brought
it in, I mentioned the Texas "Lemon Law"...3 attempts at repair can't be
fixed, the 4th time they have to purchase the car back. The advantage of
this law is the problem doesn;t have to relate to a safety
issue...devaluation of the car is also a reason.
They immediately found one ratle as the right A/C vent--replaced. They then
worked at the rest of the rattles for 3 days, had me come in today to road
test with the service manager. I took it over some rough roads and road
stripe bumps, the car is as tight as the day I first brought it home.
Mike
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Tony Alonso - 07 Apr 2006 14:13 GMT
You might also want to check this ...
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?s=&showtopic=37199&view=findpost&p=586655
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Steve - 08 Apr 2006 03:08 GMT
Thanks. That could also be it. I've noticed that it seems worse when the
interior of the car is cold. But I've got almost an hour drive to get to
the dealer, so by the time I got there, the car was always warmed up and the
rattle was silent.
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Ashton Crusher - 09 Apr 2006 03:54 GMT
I thought it said Raffle and I was ready to buy a ticket.....
bellutta@yahoo.com - 10 Apr 2006 02:54 GMT
I did have the same problem on my 2006 Mustang GT. Rattling at 1900
RPM, worse when cold, A/C on or off, in gear or not (I have a manual).
I had to take it to two dealers before I got it
fixed. The issue is a X bracing underneath the car. It took about
a week to get the part, but once replaced the noise was GONE.
The dealer disassembled almost the entire interior before looking
underneath as I told him to do.
Paolo
Steve - 12 Apr 2006 14:06 GMT
Thanks.
>I did have the same problem on my 2006 Mustang GT. Rattling at 1900
> RPM, worse when cold, A/C on or off, in gear or not (I have a manual).
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bellutta@yahoo.com - 10 Apr 2006 02:54 GMT
I did have the same problem on my 2006 Mustang GT. Rattling at 1900
RPM, worse when cold, A/C on or off, in gear or not (I have a manual).
I had to take it to two dealers before I got it
fixed. The issue is a X bracing underneath the car. It took about
a week to get the part, but once replaced the noise was GONE.
The dealer disassembled almost the entire interior before looking
underneath as I told him to do.
Paolo
Mike - 24 Apr 2006 01:31 GMT
"Mike" <mosborn@nospam.satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:...
> 1st--I really like my local Ford dealer, they are great. This is the 1st
> Ford I've ever owned. That said:
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