It is never pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that persists on your Lincoln MKC? It is highly possible that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some verifications. Our team has produced this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Lincoln MKC and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Lincoln MKC.
Muffled exhaust noise Lincoln MKC
Exhaust pipe with holes Lincoln MKC
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Lincoln MKC, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular explanation. To be able to validate this, locate somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them identify 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Lincoln MKC
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Lincoln MKC is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Lincoln MKC to establish the problem location, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking 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 Lincoln MKC.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Lincoln MKC
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Lincoln MKC
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible 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 make sure, go under your Lincoln MKC, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Lincoln MKC, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Lincoln MKC : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Lincoln MKC 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 check, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it responds. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, 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.
