'98 V6

ohiobob · 07-22-2002, 09:29 AM

My '98 V6 5spd has developed a creeking noise from the right rear. The noise only happens on accelerating in 1st gear and sometimes in 2nd. Any suggestions?
Thanks

GodStang · 07-24-2002, 04:40 PM

not sure could be brakes. Could be axle or drive shaft.

99Pony3.8 · 07-26-2002, 12:13 PM

Do you have sub-frame connectors? Stangs have a habit of "losening up" over time. Could be the chassis flexing under load, causing body panels or interior panels to creak as they move around a little. Subs are always a good iead for a stang, it may solve your problem.

ohiobob · 07-26-2002, 12:47 PM

Thanks for your reply. I think you are right and this has been my thought since the creek appears to be coming from the welded brackets for the upper control arm. I have applied some spray undercoat sound deadner in the area and have applied some self sticking sound deading panels from the inside. It has helped but I am still looking.

I did see a posting on Flatrate tech that a Mustang owner found that the control arm bracket welds had broken loose on a '01 GT.
Thanks again!

07-22-2002, 09:29 AM	#1
ohiobob Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2	'98 V6 My '98 V6 5spd has developed a creeking noise from the right rear. The noise only happens on accelerating in 1st gear and sometimes in 2nd. Any suggestions? Thanks

07-24-2002, 04:40 PM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	not sure could be brakes. Could be axle or drive shaft. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

07-26-2002, 12:13 PM	#3
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	Do you have sub-frame connectors? Stangs have a habit of "losening up" over time. Could be the chassis flexing under load, causing body panels or interior panels to creak as they move around a little. Subs are always a good iead for a stang, it may solve your problem. __________________ 99 Mustang 3.8L, C&L mass-air system, GT dual exhust and rear bumper, Maximum Motorsports 4-point K frame brace, full length sub frame connectors and strut tower brace.

07-26-2002, 12:47 PM	#4
ohiobob Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2	99pony3.8 Thanks for your reply. I think you are right and this has been my thought since the creek appears to be coming from the welded brackets for the upper control arm. I have applied some spray undercoat sound deadner in the area and have applied some self sticking sound deading panels from the inside. It has helped but I am still looking. I did see a posting on Flatrate tech that a Mustang owner found that the control arm bracket welds had broken loose on a '01 GT. Thanks again!