Loose bearings is what I had in my '88 Silverado. Made the same rattling noise; bearings in the front were loose. Your timeing may be to far advanced. the favourite thing normally is a loose or broken heat shield that can be repaired fairly simply.
There is a baby under the hood.
Inspect the catalytic converter heat shield.
the muffler rattling? the muffler rattling? the muffler rattling?
The rattling and whistling on the 94 Explorer sounds like an exhaust problem. Check the exhaust for any leaks or loose connections.
I had this same problem so I opened the hood and come to find out there was migit materbating under it
The sway bar end links could be damaged on a vehicle that is making that noise. Also, check the dust shields on the front brake assembly.Ê
It could just be the heat shield on the under side of the catalytic converter.
Rattling noise is probably just a loose muffler, muffler pipe, or a loose heat shield that is hitting chasey or something else.
Something Loose?
Where is the rattling from, the engine compartment or under truck? Have you recently had it off-road where you could have picked up gravel in your heat shield on the exhaust? If it's from the engine, it could be a loose bracket. Get someone to revv up for you while you get under the hood, and just listen and you can narrow down your options.
check the cadillidic converter under the car.
Hi, I had the same problem and solved it. Untie the front wheel on the passenger side, you will find the rotor protection shield hanging and hitting against the wheels when the car running, and causing this rattling sound. Remove this shield or replace it, and the sound will disappear