A couple of weeks ago I had the front brakes fixed on the Tribute and ever since there has been a rattling noise coming from the front the car. I am not 100% sure they are related, more of a coincidence. The car makes the rattling noise when it is in drive or reverse, but not when it is in park or neutral. I have taken it back to the place that replaced my brakes and he said it was nothing (just think he is lazy and never bringing car back there). If anyone else has experienced this or has any insight I would appreciate it. I would like to have an idea of what the problem is before I take it to the dealer and have exploratory work done. Thanks.

 

sounds like a loose heat shield

 

Thanks for the response. The noise sounds like it is coming from the front of the car, could it still be the heat shield. I thought those would be further back closer to the muffler. Thanks again.

 

I also have that rattling sound, is it easy to repair on your own, someone also told me it's the heat shield