It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you spot an exhaust noise that remains on your Ford Edge? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some checks. Our team has created this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford Edge and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford Edge.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford Edge
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford Edge
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford Edge, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. To be able to verify this, locate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them recognize the starting point of the hole. Once found, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Ford Edge
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Ford Edge is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Ford Edge to identify the issue place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford Edge.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford Edge
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford Edge
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Ford Edge, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Ford Edge, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford Edge : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford Edge may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, 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 reacts. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine, 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 changed.
