1997 Ford F150 Rattling noise

1997 FORD F-150
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STILLWATER10
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 220.00 miles

I have a 1997 ford F150 4.6 . When it warms up at idle it rattles under the truck if i put in park it stops when i drive it stops ,But when i am at a light it starts up rattling . Is this something with the transmission or catalyc converter.
Mar 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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ZACKMAN
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It is your heat shield for either the catalytic converter and/or the exhaust pipe. Many times you can use a couple of the biggest hose clamp like this one


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_rep9052xx_1.jpg

and tighten the shield back into place, rather than spending money to have the shield welded back on.
Mar 15, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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STILLWATER10
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Thanks i will try that.
Mar 16, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Sure thing. Let me know if that works for you.
Mar 16, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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STILLWATER10
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I did that and it still has a small rattle ,so i am going to try another clamp and see what happens.
But great advice. Thank you.
Mar 17, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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ZACKMAN
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And sometimes, you have to straighten the heat shield and move the clamps around to get better and tighter fit.
Mar 17, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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STILLWATER10
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I will see if i positioned it right. Thanks.
Mar 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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