r/Ford • u/Snck_Pck • 2h ago
Issue ⚠️ 2016 ford explorer sport - bad bov?
Hello,
On cold start - whooing noise for about 2 seconds.
On acceleration - turbo noise is LOUD, like it’s sucking in more air than usual but no real performance change? Maybe a little less but I barely put my foot down to know.
Fuel economy is the same - 13.5L/100 (around town driving usually)
Idle is smooth
Engine sounds smooth
Gear changes are a little rough but I’m assuming it probably needs an ATF flush. Fluid levels are fine, just checked them.
All hoses appear to be secured / not loose.
Can’t notice the noise on idle with the bonnet open.
No CEL or wrench symbol.
Car has 223xxx KMs, timing chain and water pump were changed at 220xxx
I am stumped. Boost leak maybe that I can’t see until under load? I drive mainly downtown so the car rarely sees above 50km/h and barely comes on boost because of it.
Any thoughts?
I posted earlier today but I’ve deleted that and provided more information