Brandon Stephens

So while driving home from work today, when I would accelerate in gears 2-5, it would start rattling, sounds like it comes from the drivers side somewhere. When I let off the gas, it stops rattling, but then as soon as I try to accelerate it starts rattling again! Checked the oil, and it’s fine, just don’t know what else to look for....

akdoggie

Check the transmission fluid. These M5R2's are prone to leak themselves dry. They leak from the tower down at the front where the 3 plugs are set in.

Does it make any noise when idling in neutral and clutch out? How about with the clutch in sitting still? Any noise? Does it make any noise at any other times, if so tell us when and doing what.

Brandon Stephens

It does not do it during idle, or with the clutch pressed in, just when accelerating after the clutch is disengaged!

akdoggie

check the fluids then

Brandon Stephens

I can’t find where the dipstick for the transmission fluid is, it’s a manual. Any suggestions?

kd4gij

There is do dipstick in a manual. Take the fill plug out to check the fluid level

wwvvVV

Did you ever get this figured out? My f150 is doing the same thing.