'03 Cobra rear-end

sloopjonb · 11-16-2002, 08:07 AM

Just received my new 03 cobra, and after I got familiarwith the car, began to notice a slight whine from the rear-end. So, with 500 miles on it, I had to take it to the dealer. They are in the process of getting all the parts to completely replace the rear. The tech thought that one or more pinion bearings were defective. I hope they know what they're doing, 'cause it sure hurts to have this done on a brand new cobra! Has anyone ever heard of problems with these rears?

Sloop

**cobrabitn** · 11-16-2002, 11:58 AM

Sloop,

I have heard all sorts of rear end problems with the 03's, from vibration to rear covers exploding at the dragstrip. Mabe they didn't put enough gear oil in it and that caused the problem??

Sorry to hear that!

sloopjonb · 11-16-2002, 05:39 PM

Cobrabitn,

That's pretty scary stuff. I figure I'll spend my warranty period periodically listening and analyzing the condition of the rear. I figured if anything these would be bulletproof to be able to handle 400 HP. After all these years, you'd think they'd get it right! Thanks for the reply!

Sloop

11-16-2002, 08:07 AM	#1
sloopjonb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2	'03 Cobra rear-end Just received my new 03 cobra, and after I got familiarwith the car, began to notice a slight whine from the rear-end. So, with 500 miles on it, I had to take it to the dealer. They are in the process of getting all the parts to completely replace the rear. The tech thought that one or more pinion bearings were defective. I hope they know what they're doing, 'cause it sure hurts to have this done on a brand new cobra! Has anyone ever heard of problems with these rears? Sloop

11-16-2002, 11:58 AM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Sloop, I have heard all sorts of rear end problems with the 03's, from vibration to rear covers exploding at the dragstrip. Mabe they didn't put enough gear oil in it and that caused the problem?? Sorry to hear that! __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

11-16-2002, 05:39 PM	#3
sloopjonb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2	Cobrabitn, That's pretty scary stuff. I figure I'll spend my warranty period periodically listening and analyzing the condition of the rear. I figured if anything these would be bulletproof to be able to handle 400 HP. After all these years, you'd think they'd get it right! Thanks for the reply! Sloop

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