It is never pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Ford Escape? It is highly possible that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some inspections. Our team has produced this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford Escape and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford Escape.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford Escape
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford Escape
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause 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 Escape, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to validate this, position somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them discover the source 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Ford Escape
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Ford Escape is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Ford Escape to define the problem region, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider looking at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford Escape.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford Escape
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford Escape
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be destroyed. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To make sure, go under your Ford Escape, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Ford Escape, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford Escape : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford Escape may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, 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 check 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 swapped.
