2002 Ford Mustang Rear Pop in Reverse

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STEVE7865
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:idea: I have a 2002 Mustang V6, when I first put the car in Reverse in the morning or after it has been sitting for awhile I here a POP in the rear end, I also hear a noise when i am slowing down for a stop, like the rear end it just releases from tension, I have replaced the shocks, since the shocks were old over 85K on them, but still having the problem, could this be a rear U-joint problem or what?

Steve
Oct 21, 2006 at 9:21 AM
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CATCH_15
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The driveshaft has front and rear u-joints. Sometimes you can tell if they are bad because you will hear a pop and even feel a shimmy at around 35-40 mph. If so, I'd say to replace the u-joints. I have a 98 Mustang GT and I replaced mine at 90,000 mi. They are only like $12 apiece.
Oct 23, 2006 at 2:50 PM
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Inspect the driveshaft front and rear U-joints. If there is a pop and shimmy around 35-40 mph, replace the U-joints.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Ford Mustang V6 pops in the rear when first shifted into reverse after sitting and makes a release-like noise when slowing for a stop. Shocks were already replaced. The expert said the driveshaft has front and rear U-joints that can pop and cause a shimmy around 35-40 mph when worn, and recommended replacing them if those symptoms are present.

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