It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. So, what if you find an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Ford S-max 2? It is highly possible that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some verifications. Our team has produced this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ford S-max 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ford S-max 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Ford S-max 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Ford S-max 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ford S-max 2, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic reason. To be able to verify this, position someone under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them determine the starting point of the hole. Once identified, 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 S-max 2
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Ford S-max 2 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 with time and cause 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 2 to discover the trouble place, 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, consider taking a look at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ford S-max 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ford S-max 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ford S-max 2
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Ford S-max 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover 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 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 S-max 2, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ford S-max 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ford S-max 2 may be connected to 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 verify, 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 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.
