It is never enjoyable to hear a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that remains on your Ford Focus C-max? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this document to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Ford Focus C-max, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ford Focus C-max noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ford Focus C-max make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise created by the reversing of your Ford Focus C-max is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, 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 chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad choice. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will generate 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 Focus C-max if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Ford Focus C-max reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Ford Focus C-max. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ford Focus C-max, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations made by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this article for more information about strut mount noises on Ford Focus C-max.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ford Focus C-maxX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ford Focus C-max and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious issue that needs to be fixed quickly before ruining your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Ford Focus C-max for more details.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Ford Focus C-max reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
