RogerArrick Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 My 2008 GT-C has shifter rattle in 2nd and 4th gear around 3000rpm. It has virtually NO up/down travel so the bolts are not lose under the boot. I've read through the rattle threads but is there a universal solution yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racephan Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 My 2008 GT-C has shifter rattle in 2nd and 4th gear around 3000rpm. It has virtually NO up/down travel so the bolts are not lose under the boot. I've read through the rattle threads but is there a universal solution yet? Its a Hurst shifter. Thats what they sound like. I have had them in all my Mustangs. The shift lever hits the metal stop bolt (by design) so one can not "over-extend" the transmision during shifting. If you want quiet, put a rubber isolated stock shifter in, but it will feel sloppy and vague. Noise with Hurst is the nature of the beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 My 2008 GT-C has shifter rattle in 2nd and 4th gear around 3000rpm. It has virtually NO up/down travel so the bolts are not lose under the boot. I've read through the rattle threads but is there a universal solution yet? I had a rattle that I thought was the shifter, turned out to be the exhaust hanger on the pass side at the tranny, ...TSB 08-3-4 RATTLE/BUZZ/VIBRATION—TRANSMISSION TSB 08-3-4 CROSS-MEMBER EXHAUST MOUNT—BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007 FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale99 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I know this is an old topic but i have the same problem. Ford is charging me 275 to fix it saying they need to buy a new part, but in the article that I read it says nothing about buying a new part. How much did it cost you to get it fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 $275 is a rip off to cut off a bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 How mechanically inclined are you? A couple of things you can do on your own if you can: 1. On the topside: Remove the leather shifter boot and or associated shifter console and check all bolts for tightness - if your car has the Hurst shifter, there's at least two bolts. 2. While you're there, move the shifter around and attempt to pull it up and down - there should be some play, but not much. 3. On the underside: Check shifter linkage to insure tightness. (some play is ok, just not floppy!) 4. Check the exhaust pipes and hangers - do this while they're COLD! Shake them with your hands and tap them with a rubber mallet to see if anything is loose or rattling. If everything checks out - THEN consider a visit to the dealer or a reputable shop! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Juice Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I bet there is a rubber grommet at a local hardware store that would fit over the stop bolt> I am on a hunt. Back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have developed the Shelby GT Hurst Shifter Rattle!! It only took about 7 years to find me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I just put my hand on the shift knob and the rattle goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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