Why is there a knocking noise coming from the back of my car?
Why is there a knocking noise coming from the back of my car?
If you hear a knock or other odd sounds coming from below, the culprit is usually one of three parts of your system – your tie bar, ball joints or sway bar. All three of these can wear out with enough use, which could lead to some serious issues including total loss of steering control.
What’s the knocking sound coming from the back of the car?
At first it was very faint and you could only hear it when the windows were up and silence in the car, but now the noise is EXTREMELY loud and even when you sit in the back seat as a passenger you can feel it knocking under your feet on both sides.
What does it mean when your car engine knocks?
If the smooth rumble you’re used to coming from your engine is replaced with a repetitive tapping or pinging sound that becomes louder and faster as you accelerate, that’s a classic sign of engine knock. But “engine knock” can describe a variety of different noises that can each be caused by all sorts of individual problems.
Why does my Ford make a knocking noise?
You find you get a knocking noise traveling along a road with the slightest ripple in it. It is a common issue on all cars, not just Fords. OK thanks guys.
Can a bad knock sensor cause an engine to knock?
There’s even a knock sensor that’s designed to detect engine knock and tell the Engine Control Unit, so it can correct the problem automatically. This naturally means that a bad knock sensor can allow the engine to knock.
Why does my rear suspension make a knocking noise?
There are several things that could be causing the knocking sound from the rear suspension. My first guess was worn out bushings allowing metal-to-metal contact, broken sway bar end-links, or worn out shock mounts (top or bottom). If you can, pop the rear tire off and inspect the suspension mounts for cracked rubber or worn out parts.
If the smooth rumble you’re used to coming from your engine is replaced with a repetitive tapping or pinging sound that becomes louder and faster as you accelerate, that’s a classic sign of engine knock. But “engine knock” can describe a variety of different noises that can each be caused by all sorts of individual problems.
There’s even a knock sensor that’s designed to detect engine knock and tell the Engine Control Unit, so it can correct the problem automatically. This naturally means that a bad knock sensor can allow the engine to knock.
What makes a knocking sound when you go over a bump?
Whenever I go over a bump, large or small, there is a knocking sound that sounds like it is coming from the rear of the car. I had my mechanic look at it and he thought it might be a loose heat shield.
