It is rarely pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you notice an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Ford S-max? It is highly possible that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish 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 S-max and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford S-max.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford S-max
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford S-max
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 after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford S-max, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual reason. To be able to confirm this, position someone under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them identify the origin 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 S-max
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Ford S-max 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 some time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Ford S-max to establish the problem area, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford S-max.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford S-max
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford S-max
If, alternatively, you are exposed 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 conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Ford S-max, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 S-max, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford S-max : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford S-max may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile chassis can come off. In this case, you need to examine, 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, the more fixed it should be. Visually examine 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.
