problem shifting between gears in auto

LilPoni11 · May 23rd, 2008, 11:18 PM

I own a 2004 3.8 automatic. I was noticing today that when I shift from park to drive, reverse to drive, or drive to reverse, something in the rear end of my car creaks, and the back end lifts up a little (enough to be noticeable). I'm not positive if any of this is normal or not, but I'm pretty sure Ive never heard the creaking before. Is something wrong with my car? its only got 28k miles on it, and the only mod on it is dual exhaust, so this isn't a result of a mod gone wrong. It's really bothering me thinking about it.. can someone give me some ideas on what it could be?

MWWarlord · May 24th, 2008, 02:51 AM

The the first gear solenoid is notorious for going bad on the auto stangs. However, your car seem pretty new to have that happen. That is the only thing I can think of sorry.

MWWarlord · May 24th, 2008, 02:52 AM

Also, the 2004 is a 3.9L not a 3.8L just FYI

stang300a · May 24th, 2008, 04:29 AM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

Also, the 2004 is a 3.9L not a 3.8L just FYI

wrong. i believe the 1st half of 04 was 3.8 and the 2nd half of 04 was 3.9. so he could have a 3.8

GreenFaleen · May 24th, 2008, 08:34 AM

mine did it sometimes just make sure your completely stopped

LilPoni11 · May 24th, 2008, 08:59 AM

It is a 3.8, not a 3.9.

Is this a serious issue? And how can I fix it? The car is completely stopped when I'm switching gears and it's doing this. I haven't tried it again this morning yet-- I will on the way to work. Any more suggestions and info would be good until I can get someone to look at it closely, or get a chance to look at it myself.

LilPoni11 · May 24th, 2008, 09:49 AM

I just drove it to work. The car drives fine, it just creaks when I'm changing the gears. I'm thinking I was playing it up to be a bigger deal than it is. I recently changed the oil from conventional to synthetic-- could this partly be my car adjusting to the new type of oil, or anything like that?

MWWarlord · May 24th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I don't see how that would cause what you're describing. Check your transmission fluid.

May 23rd, 2008, 11:18 PM	#1
LilPoni11 Newbie 2006 Chevy Corvette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	problem shifting between gears in auto I own a 2004 3.8 automatic. I was noticing today that when I shift from park to drive, reverse to drive, or drive to reverse, something in the rear end of my car creaks, and the back end lifts up a little (enough to be noticeable). I'm not positive if any of this is normal or not, but I'm pretty sure Ive never heard the creaking before. Is something wrong with my car? its only got 28k miles on it, and the only mod on it is dual exhaust, so this isn't a result of a mod gone wrong. It's really bothering me thinking about it.. can someone give me some ideas on what it could be?

May 24th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#2
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	The the first gear solenoid is notorious for going bad on the auto stangs. However, your car seem pretty new to have that happen. That is the only thing I can think of sorry. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 24th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#3
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also, the 2004 is a 3.9L not a 3.8L just FYI __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 24th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#5
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	mine did it sometimes just make sure your completely stopped __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

May 24th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#8
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't see how that would cause what you're describing. Check your transmission fluid. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 24th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#6
LilPoni11 Newbie 2006 Chevy Corvette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is a 3.8, not a 3.9. Is this a serious issue? And how can I fix it? The car is completely stopped when I'm switching gears and it's doing this. I haven't tried it again this morning yet-- I will on the way to work. Any more suggestions and info would be good until I can get someone to look at it closely, or get a chance to look at it myself.

May 24th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#7
LilPoni11 Newbie 2006 Chevy Corvette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just drove it to work. The car drives fine, it just creaks when I'm changing the gears. I'm thinking I was playing it up to be a bigger deal than it is. I recently changed the oil from conventional to synthetic-- could this partly be my car adjusting to the new type of oil, or anything like that?

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