1996 Ford Thunderbird Rattle

No, the car has made the noise for at least 20,000 miles when upper ball joints and struts were replaced. It has gotten worse over time. Also, the noise does not increase with engine speed or car speed.

Thanks you for your help. I tried taping all suspension parts with a plastic/rubber hammer, prying with a long screw driver and trying to move parts with my hand but found nothing. I also removed the brake calipers and checked the anti-rattle clip; they were fine. I don't feel the rattle through the steering wheel and the steering seems tight. The rattle is not constant and seems to stop when driving and I slightly turn the steering wheel. Could it be inside the rack and pinion?

I would check the sway bar links. My 95 tbird had same problem changed the sway bar links and no more rattle.

Thank you for your help; you were right on; no more annoying rattle. Although the links seemed tight before taking them off, the bottom joints were loose when removed.

FYI, the TB would turn over but not start. The Auto Club tow guy came out and hit the gas tank with a long pole and it started; he said it was the fuel pump. Also, about once a week I would turn the key and for a split second the starter would not turn the engine over. The tow guy said it was the starter. After getting the starter and fuel pump replaced it's been fine. Thanks again for your help/advice.