It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that continues on your Ford Edge? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this document to help you fix it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Ford Edge, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ford Edge noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ford Edge make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound generated by the reversing of your Ford Edge is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears less important than with spur gears implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Indeed, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental and you will create a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely normal if you experience a reverse noise on your Ford Edge if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Ford Edge reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Ford Edge. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ford Edge, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to check this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Ford Edge.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ford EdgeX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ford Edge and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious trouble that needs to be solved as soon as possible before ruining your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your automobile to your technician quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Ford Edge for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Ford Edge reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
