2012 F-150Lariat EB
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2012 F-150Lariat EB
Just bought a used 2012 F150 Lariat with 14k on it yesterday. I've noticed every time I hit the accelerator it has a small sound similar to a go-kart that gets louder as I increase speed. I didn't really notice it during the test drive b/c I had the radio turned up and was on the phone most of the time. Now, it's really starting to get on my nerves. I've never owned a cpvehicle that sounds like this. I've also never owned a Ford truck so I wasn't sure if this was a normal sound of the V6 EB or if I got a lemon. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Can you describe the sound a little better? The turbos have a faint wooshing sound when they spool up, mostly from just off idle to 2200RPM or so. After that the exhaust note , which is more of a burbling sound, overpowers them and they fade into the background.
The EB does sound different than any other truck on the road right now. If I have the windows up and the radio on or fan running I can not really hear the motor for the most part.
The EB does sound different than any other truck on the road right now. If I have the windows up and the radio on or fan running I can not really hear the motor for the most part.
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I've driven turbo cars for a long while, and yes they do whine or whistle when spooling. If it is loud to the point that you can hearit and is consistent then you may want to have the turbo checked. I've seen turbo bearings go bad or situations where oil does not get circulated well enough making the turbo louder. 14k miles it would be under full warranty.
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I've driven turbo cars for a long while, and yes they do whine or whistle when spooling. If it is loud to the point that you can hearit and is consistent then you may want to have the turbo checked. I've seen turbo bearings go bad or situations where oil does not get circulated well enough making the turbo louder. 14k miles it would be under full warranty.
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Incorrect, the bearing are oil cooled/lubricated, the assembly is water cooled to stop coking from happening by shutting off a hot turbo. The water surrounds the bearing assembly housing and continues to cyphon even after the motor is shut off cooling the Turbo's down preventing early bearing coking/bearing failure from extreme heat and no oil flow to the bearings.
Last edited by papa tiger; 09-17-2012 at 01:25 AM.
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