It is never pleasurable to find out a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that persists on your Ford Ka? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this paper to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Ford Ka, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ford Ka noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ford Ka make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise generated by the reversing of your Ford Ka 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 much 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:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be significant and you will develop 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 typical if you perceive a reverse noise on your Ford Ka if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Ford Ka reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Ford Ka. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you find out a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ford Ka, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations generated 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 case, do not hesitate to consult this document for more information about strut mount noises on Ford Ka.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ford KaX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ford Ka and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be solved right away before destroying 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 vehicle to your technician quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Ford Ka for more details.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Ford Ka 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.
