It is rarely pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Ford Ecosport? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some inspections. Our team has written this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford Ecosport and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford Ecosport.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford Ecosport
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford Ecosport
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford Ecosport, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic cause. To be able to verify this, locate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them discover the source of the hole. Once identified, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Ford Ecosport
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Ford Ecosport is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Ford Ecosport to determine the problem area, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford Ecosport.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford Ecosport
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford Ecosport
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Ford Ecosport, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine the origin of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Ford Ecosport, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford Ecosport : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford Ecosport may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it behaves. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually verify the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
