WingNut Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 When i start the Edge a lot of times I hear a sputtering sound. Like air is escaping somewhere. This is my first Ecoboost engine so I wasn't sure if this was 'normal'. You hear it outside while idle after starting. Below is a video I took. Due to being so close to the vehicle, it really magnifies the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Hilliard Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I dunno as I don't have an Edge yet. The one I test drove I don't remember that sound. And having owned a few german turbo v6s (including an older 2.7L TT Audi), I don't remember any such sounds. Does it come back at idle all of the time or is just when you start the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I dunno as I don't have an Edge yet. The one I test drove I don't remember that sound. And having owned a few german turbo v6s (including an older 2.7L TT Audi), I don't remember any such sounds. Does it come back at idle all of the time or is just when you start the car? I'll have to pay closer attention. I just notice it when I start it and let it idle before taking off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cds71 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 That's not how my ecoboosts sound....I've had 2 edge sports so far....one had 5000 miles and current one has 1000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I would venture to say it's the high pressure fuel pump and/or injectors making that sound, but it's not quite like that. Here's what I mean: https://youtu.be/PuotDTQmZCY?t=6m34s Sounds like a pulley/belt issue to me most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Definitely not the injectors because I have seen that "issue" on my Mustang (5.0) and my Ex's IS350. That is more of a clicking sound. This is more of a sputtering sound that sounds like air escaping from somewhere. I haven't crawled under to see exactly the location of the noise. I'll try to locate the source this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) When i start the Edge a lot of times I hear a sputtering sound. Like air is escaping somewhere. This is my first Ecoboost engine so I wasn't sure if this was 'normal'. You hear it outside while idle after starting.... A couple of questions; Has it always sounded like this or did it just start? Does it drive any different than when new? If it is a bit more sluggish I would have to guess the turbo outlet hose is loose and or leaking. Edited September 11, 2015 by Chipster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 A couple of questions; Has it always sounded like this or did it just start? Does it drive any different than when new? If it is a bit more sluggish I would have to guess the turbo outlet hose is loose and or leaking. 1. I have noticed this sound from the start. 2. Drives the same. It is not sluggish at all and the MPGs seem to be in line with everyone else. Threw it in "Sport" mode this morning and it gets up and goes like it should LOL I didn't drive much this weekend so I didn't have time to check it out. When I did drive, I didn't hear it. So it seems to be intermittent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancheuz Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 WingNut, any updates? I've yet to take mine into the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 WingNut, any updates? I've yet to take mine into the dealer. No update. Still haven't gone in to see what the issue is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancheuz Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Ok Wingnut, i finally took it into the dealer. They were swamped with cars so they are holding on to it... i'll keep you updated. Edited October 12, 2015 by sancheuz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Ok Wingnut, i finally took it into the dealer. They were swamped with cars so they are holding on to it... i'll keep you updated. I appreciate any updates you'll have. If you hit a dead end, I'll make sure to get mine in ASAP to see if I have better luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancheuz Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Dealer claims resonator is bad, will need to replace big chunk of exhaust system; work requires welding and will prob take a few days. They've ordered parts and should arrive in 3 days. Mechanic says this does not affect car handling or power, its just a noise issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the update. Just another thing to add to the list for my dealer visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancheuz Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hey, took about half a day for dealer to repair once part arrived. Car sounds like new again. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 This is becoming an issue with my dealer it seems. Had the car in there on the 16th of November. They say they'll have to replace the muffler, they ordered the part, and it'll arrive in a few days. Since I have a 2nd car I told them to keep the Edge for a few days. After 3 days nothing so I call and they say the part should have arrived, but it hasn't. I told them I'd just pick it up and call me when the part arrives. So far nothing. I have called them multiple times and my service adviser just says: "It was ordered, but hasn't arrived.". So I just went over his head and called the parts department to see WTF is going on. Last week they tell me they ordered it, a shipping notice is sent to them, but it never gets shipped. Then they say the Ford Parts Depot received a batch of mufflers so it should be on the way. As of last Friday, nothing. Called today and they said there is a note on the order to contact order processing. So the guy in parts said he'd call me back today. Doubt it'll happen. This dealer is close by but I have other options that aren't much further. It seems if they aren't prompted by receiving a shipment or receiving a phone call, they aren't proactive at all to get things resolved. So almost a month later, still the same muffler. Come on Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think they may be prompted to move their a**es along if they have to pay for a rental. Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think they may be prompted to move their a**es along if they have to pay for a rental. Maybe. Since it doesn't have an affect on performance, I really don't have a reason to demand a rental. Even then, this dealer doesn't offer rentals on these types of repairs. The one bad thing about a lot of Ford dealers is their lack of loaners. I know of one local that offers loaners for $10/day (which they usually wave) but they have limited stock of loaners so you must be there early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoslick Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have never had an issue getting loaners, however I think that is whats happens when you buy numerous cars from the same dealer and use them for all of your service work. I think they should realize that if they ask to keep your car for more than 4hrs they should offer a loaner. Most people don't have back up cars or the time to sit and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have never had an issue getting loaners, however I think that is whats happens when you buy numerous cars from the same dealer and use them for all of your service work. I think they should realize that if they ask to keep your car for more than 4hrs they should offer a loaner. Most people don't have back up cars or the time to sit and wait. Maybe it is just this area or something...but it is not normal for the Ford dealer to offer a loaner. They'll shuttle you back/forth and that is about it. Now if you buy a Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, NIssan, etc...you'll get a no loaner no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Ford does not reimburse dealers for loaners or rentals under the standard Ford warranty unless you purchased an ESP. So it's completely up to the dealer. Lincoln OTOH does provide a Lincoln loaner for warranty work for 4 yrs/50K miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anile_eight Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 we had a chevy for our rental for a week while we waited for our sport to be fixed. Haven't heard any noises but I will keep an eye out. Our issues have been with fit and finish not mechanical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The muffler finally arrived and had it installed today. So far so good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 The muffler finally arrived and had it installed today. So far so good. Muffler or resonator? If it is the giant suitcase thing in the middle of the car where two pipes head back to the actual muffler, that is the resonator. On the original video, I was going to say that's an exhaust leak. Probably like they said, a bad weld on the resonator and it isn't quite sealing. Honestly, It'd be nice if an aftermarket company would make a resonator delete kit. They have them for Mustangs which have a similar resonator design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Muffler or resonator? If it is the giant suitcase thing in the middle of the car where two pipes head back to the actual muffler, that is the resonator. On the original video, I was going to say that's an exhaust leak. Probably like they said, a bad weld on the resonator and it isn't quite sealing. Honestly, It'd be nice if an aftermarket company would make a resonator delete kit. They have them for Mustangs which have a similar resonator design. They told me the muffler is what they replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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