It is never pleasant to experience a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Ford Mondeo 4? Any gearbox issue can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this content page to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Ford Mondeo 4, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ford Mondeo 4 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ford Mondeo 4 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise caused by the reversing of your Ford Mondeo 4 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 strong than with spur gears implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will make 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 common if you notice a reverse noise on your Ford Mondeo 4 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Ford Mondeo 4 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this content, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Ford Mondeo 4. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you experience a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ford Mondeo 4, 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 produced 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 situation, do not hesitate to read this article for more details about strut mount noises on Ford Mondeo 4.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ford Mondeo 4X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ford Mondeo 4 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be fixed very fast before destroying 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 vehicle to your repair shop quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Ford Mondeo 4 for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Mondeo 4 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
