It is never pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Ford Focus C-max? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has made this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford Focus C-max and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford Focus C-max.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford Focus C-max
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford Focus C-max
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford Focus C-max, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. In order to validate this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them determine 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Ford Focus C-max
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Ford Focus C-max is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and induce 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 Focus C-max to identify the issue area, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford Focus C-max.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford Focus C-max
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford Focus C-max
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible 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 reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Ford Focus C-max, 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Ford Focus C-max, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford Focus C-max : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford Focus C-max may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car 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 behaves. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine motor, 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 replaced.
