It is never pleasing to discover 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 S-max 2? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has created this document to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Ford S-max 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ford S-max 2 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ford S-max 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The noise made by the reversing of your Ford S-max 2 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 more quiet 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 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will produce 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 usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Ford S-max 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Ford S-max 2 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 origin of reversing noise on Ford S-max 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ford S-max 2, 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 plausible 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 info about strut mount noises on Ford S-max 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ford S-max 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ford S-max 2 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are dealing with a serious trouble that needs to be fixed right away before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 quickly. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Ford S-max 2 for more information.
I discover 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 S-max 2 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
