2007 Mustang GT whine noise
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2007 Mustang GT whine noise
Hello, im new to this site but decided to give it a try and see if I can solve a problem I’m having with my mustang. I have a automatic 2007 mustang GT with around 120k miles on it. I’ve had it for about half a year now and I’m noticing a whine noise coming from the engine or rear diff, can’t tell. It only happens under small load, around 10-15 miles per hour or going into 2nd. Dealership found nothing wrong but recommend me getting a whole new tranny. Another friend told me it was gear noise from the rear diff. I cant figure out what it is and I want to know if it can be something else before I spend money on fixing either one of these. I hope you guys can help. Thanks
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Other than the noise, is there any other noticeable problem? if not then you can probably wait until some problem arises that needs to be fixed.
These cars can be pretty whiney. It might mean something is about to break; or it might be "normal" differential whine. The rear end can go on whining for years and never actually fail in any big way. Your description sounds more like transmission than differential though, usually rear end (differential) whine does not depend on what gear you are in . . . but it's very hard to say from here what might be going on.
These cars can be pretty whiney. It might mean something is about to break; or it might be "normal" differential whine. The rear end can go on whining for years and never actually fail in any big way. Your description sounds more like transmission than differential though, usually rear end (differential) whine does not depend on what gear you are in . . . but it's very hard to say from here what might be going on.
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I forgot to mention but when it does whine in 1 and 2nd gear it sort of “jolts” either back or forward. Not much but noticeable and only in those gears.It also whines when coming to a stop, on deceleration. Could it be the transmission failing or could it be low on fluid? The only reason that I haven’t Checked the fluid yet is because it has a sealed system and I don’t really know how to do it.
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I forgot to mention but when it does whine in 1 and 2nd gear it sort of “jolts” either back or forward. Not much but noticeable and only in those gears.It also whines when coming to a stop, on deceleration. Could it be the transmission failing or could it be low on fluid? The only reason that I haven’t Checked the fluid yet is because it has a sealed system and I don’t really know how to do it.
Mine has one that comes, and goes when the engine slows down. I also has an elusive problem I can't put my finger on. So again as Bert (a wise old sage) said, I'll wait until it breaks. Then I'll know what is wrong.
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If you haven't, or don't know the last time the tranny fluid was changed, that may be a good place to start. If that's not it you're not out a lot of money, and can move on to something else. Like Bert said these things seem to love whining (kinda like a woman). Mine has one that comes, and goes when the engine slows down. I also has an elusive problem I can't put my finger on. So again as Bert (a wise old sage) said, I'll wait until it breaks. Then I'll know what is wrong.
Mine has one that comes, and goes when the engine slows down. I also has an elusive problem I can't put my finger on. So again as Bert (a wise old sage) said, I'll wait until it breaks. Then I'll know what is wrong.
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This is what I did when I bought my '06 with 90K miles. I changed the belt, cleaned the throttle body and MAF sensor, changed the fuel filter (I don't think that thing had ever been replaced), changed the tranny fluid (manual), and replaced the plugs. It also needed brakes so I did that.
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Other than the noise, is there any other noticeable problem? if not then you can probably wait until some problem arises that needs to be fixed.
These cars can be pretty whiney. It might mean something is about to break; or it might be "normal" differential whine. The rear end can go on whining for years and never actually fail in any big way. Your description sounds more like transmission than differential though, usually rear end (diffeerential) whine does not depend on what gear you are in . . . but it's very hard to say from here what might be going on.
These cars can be pretty whiney. It might mean something is about to break; or it might be "normal" differential whine. The rear end can go on whining for years and never actually fail in any big way. Your description sounds more like transmission than differential though, usually rear end (diffeerential) whine does not depend on what gear you are in . . . but it's very hard to say from here what might be going on.
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This sounds very similar to the problem I had with my '06 when it had around 115k.
How long has this noise been happening? It took about a week from the time I noticed the sound to the point of it almost failing on me.
Under light cruising, there was no difference in how it drove/shifted. But, if I was more aggressive, the revs would redline, and wouldn't shift.
Transmission was eventually rebuilt completely as they kept having to dig deeper and deeper to find the problem. They eventually told me some part was about ready to "explode" and they were surprised by how worn it was, that it hadn't already.
So be careful when getting on it. Make sure you pay attention to the tach if things seem to be winding even higher.
How long has this noise been happening? It took about a week from the time I noticed the sound to the point of it almost failing on me.
Under light cruising, there was no difference in how it drove/shifted. But, if I was more aggressive, the revs would redline, and wouldn't shift.
Transmission was eventually rebuilt completely as they kept having to dig deeper and deeper to find the problem. They eventually told me some part was about ready to "explode" and they were surprised by how worn it was, that it hadn't already.
So be careful when getting on it. Make sure you pay attention to the tach if things seem to be winding even higher.
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This sounds very similar to the problem I had with my '06 when it had around 115k.
How long has this noise been happening? It took about a week from the time I noticed the sound to the point of it almost failing on me.
Under light cruising, there was no difference in how it drove/shifted. But, if I was more aggressive, the revs would redline, and wouldn't shift.
Transmission was eventually rebuilt completely as they kept having to dig deeper and deeper to find the problem. They eventually told me some part was about ready to "explode" and they were surprised by how worn it was, that it hadn't already.
So be careful when getting on it. Make sure you pay attention to the tach if things seem to be winding even higher.
How long has this noise been happening? It took about a week from the time I noticed the sound to the point of it almost failing on me.
Under light cruising, there was no difference in how it drove/shifted. But, if I was more aggressive, the revs would redline, and wouldn't shift.
Transmission was eventually rebuilt completely as they kept having to dig deeper and deeper to find the problem. They eventually told me some part was about ready to "explode" and they were surprised by how worn it was, that it hadn't already.
So be careful when getting on it. Make sure you pay attention to the tach if things seem to be winding even higher.
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