I have a 2002 mustang gt 5 speed. I have been reading around and from what it sounds like the drivetrain is notorious for being sloppy so I just want to make sure all the things that i am hearing and feeling are normal.
1. car bucks at low rpms in 1st and 2nd gear
2. when i get under the car and turn the driveshaft i hear it making noise in the tranny
3.when i am in 1st or 2nd gear and am on the gas and then just let off without pushing in the clutch i hear and feel the loose drivetain and hear something clacking around(kind of like swaying back and forth)
4. clunks when i shift down while coming to a stop
hmm i think thats it

 

I think it bucks because unless you rev it up but not shift into second is why, i just got my first stick 02 GT today n lol damn, i driven stick a few times n i got a ways to go. I ****ing miss third like 4 times today.

 

yea when i was test driving it i missed third twice...kinda embarassing...and i missed third once yesterday too...it gets better dont worry lol

 

Haha well i would be driving all night practicing but ****in not registered and i cant get that until next thursday so i gotta just stare at it an wash it.

 

i bought it out of state so they put a temporary registration on it which is good till may . I really wish someone would comment on my drivetrain noises...

 

My friend that works on these cars for a living says thats normal. the tranny that comes in our cars is crap from the factory and can only handle 350 fwtq. so its just usual to have those noises. if you dont like it, then get a new tranny or rebuild yours with better than factory parts. just what i was told by my mechanic.

 

its a mustang.....,..... get used to it!!!