It is rarely pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Ford Ranger? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some checks. Our team has produced this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford Ranger and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford Ranger.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford Ranger
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford Ranger
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford Ranger, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. In order to validate this, position someone under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them identify the origin of the hole. Once located, 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 Ranger
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Ford Ranger is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce 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 Ranger to identify the issue place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford Ranger.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford Ranger
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford Ranger
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 injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To confirm, go under your Ford Ranger, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify the source 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 Ranger, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford Ranger : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford Ranger may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 motor, 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.
