5 speed "clanking Noise"

gperry · 06-18-2007, 06:59 PM

I have a 2007 Mustang GT, 5 Speed Manual Trans. When I shift gears theres a clank type noise, as if the universals aren't tight? Any Ideas???

spuddogg · 06-18-2007, 07:21 PM

You have a noisy differential, connected to a noisy 2-piece driveshaft, that's connected to an incredibly noisy transmission.
There's a fair amount of slop in the drivetrain on these cars (some have more than others).
That, combined with the drive-by-wire and poor throttle response can lead to some frustrating (and embarassing) shifts.
As you get more familiar with it (and it's attendant clunks, clanks, and pops) you'llget a good idea of whento feather the clutch to avoid most of those noises.

jrm1900 · 06-18-2007, 08:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: spuddogg

You have a noisy differential, connected to a noisy 2-piece driveshaft, that's connected to an incredibly noisy transmission.
There's a fair amount of slop in the drivetrain on these cars (some have more than others).
That, combined with the drive-by-wire and poor throttle response can lead to some frustrating (and embarassing) shifts.
As you get more familiar with it (and it's attendant clunks, clanks, and pops) you'llget a good idea of whento feather the clutch to avoid most of those noises.

+1 couldn't agree more, If you want smoothness you need a german car.

Puddle356 · 06-18-2007, 08:28 PM

I get a "clank / clunk" too, but not from a driving shift. I could be just sitting there in N, shift into 1st and it makes a pretty loud clunk. The noise happens right when the gear hits, even before the clutch is let up. Is that normal?

jrm1900 · 06-18-2007, 08:34 PM

Are you pushing the clutch pedal all the way in?
I forgot I remember having a car with that problem, I had to shift another gear 2nd 3rd before moving the shifter to 1st to get rid of the problem.

Puddle356 · 06-18-2007, 08:36 PM

yeah, definatley all the way. just the second the shift knob hits into the gear, it clunks pretty loud, then if I were to pull it back to N, and go back to the same gear the same way, there's no clunk.

jrm1900 · 06-18-2007, 08:41 PM

I edited my post, try to move the shifter to another gear before engaging 1st to see if it helps, it shouldn't happen tho.

Puddle356 · 06-18-2007, 08:44 PM

well I would rather have it make the clunk noise than to have to shift to another gear first before going into 1st...

slySTANGguy · 06-18-2007, 10:22 PM

I get the same clunks in my car, except it happens when i am shifting gears. right when i push the clutch in ( power stoppign to trans) it makes a clank. Just extra space in the tranny right?

doc0075579 · 06-19-2007, 01:32 PM

I have a clunking, grinding noise... and I am an auto. Mostlu when I com to a stop and when I start up again, like at a stop light.