Loud Turbo Whistle

[KnoxExpy]

Looong time Expedition owner (still driving my 2004 with 300k+ miles), but recently picked up a used 2020 Max Limited, LOVE the vehicle... but, im new to the EcoBoost V6 with turbos. Everytime I accelerate, even light RPM, the Turbo whistles like a big rig. Its pretty loud, and even louder with the window down. Is this normal for this engine, or should I bring it in? Heres a video clip, let me know what you think! Thank you!!

 

[LyoddChrissmiss]

Sorry sounds like a V8, I didn’t hear a whistle

 

[scottdm]

I also didn't hear much whistle, but more heard the augmented engine sound. Some people like to hear the turbo whistle more than stock, so any chance the previous owner removed the intake silencing rings? They look like little plastic vortex generators on the intake pipes and help quite the turbo intake whistle.

https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/2016-xlt-mod-list.36976/#post-316009

https://www.f150forum.com/f70/ecoboost-silencer-ring-removal-237082/

 

[Fozzy]

Who else was excited to hear some turbo whistle when they read the post? I didn’t hear much of anything. Welcome to the Gen4’s.


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[lv2drive]

i was! what’s this about removing the rings? i’m all about that if it doesn’t create any issues / void my extended ?

me love some more whistle!

 

[lv2drive]

follow up: i 2nd the post about it sounding like a v8. that does not sound anything like my bubbly v6 eb does. & i can’t hear any whine whatsoever. is that all stock? weird

 

[Michman7]

I have heard the whistle in my 20 Max lots. I thought like you did that it was an issue or leaking at some point but it’s normal. I even threw a Ford mechanic friend of mine in the passenger seat and let him listen and he was so stoked we could it that prominently. So it’s all normal after awhile you won’t even notice it.

 

[Vipersinu2]

My Navigator makes the same noise when boosting.

Sounds normal

 

[Marc Palmer]

Depending on the type of air filter, you might hear more turbo spool up. Same thing happens to my other turbo toys with a K&N.

 

[sixstring]

I didn't hear any turbo in that video.

 

[5280tunage]

I didn't hear any turbo in that video.

My whistle is amazing! Not quite the wooot-woot, but with exhaust, downpipes, CAI, it sounds awesome. Frankly, only a few superchargers sound better.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

My whistle is amazing! Not quite the wooot-woot, but with exhaust, downpipes, CAI, it sounds awesome. Frankly, only a few superchargers sound better.

Man a custom tune will really wake up that setup you've got there Tunage! Looking forward to reading your post tuned review one day!

 

[5280tunage]

I know, I want to... I just know that Ford records modifications to the ECU so I was trying not to. Really what I want right now, with gas nearing $4/gal for me, is to be able to use a strong 87 Tune to essentially feel the same or better than 91, so I can save .20 a gal or more.

 

[BlackBetty]

Girthquake,

I hear the whistle. Nothing to worry about. It’s normal.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

I know, I want to... I just know that Ford records modifications to the ECU so I was trying not to. Really what I want right now, with gas nearing $4/gal for me, is to be able to use a strong 87 Tune to essentially feel the same or better than 91, so I can save .20 a gal or more.

Note, I had a 5 Star tune installed while Ford assessed and replaced 1 turbo and a wheel hub under warranty. I get that dealer to dealer experience will differ. I did ask if they cared about the tune, tech said no.

 

[5280tunage]

Note, I had a 5 Star tune installed while Ford assessed and replaced 1 turbo and a wheel hub under warranty. I get that dealer to dealer experience will differ. I did ask if they cared about the tune, tech said no.

Yeah, I've had tunes on in the past with my Jeeps, and 9 times out of 10 I would revert back to factory right before service, but I noticed on my most recent major service (to get two turbos replaced) the new tech (new since the dealer was bought and lost all of their long time techs) made damn sure to notate in the work order things that were aftermarket. He for example made sure to note that there was aftermarket lighting, the intake, etc. Just feels like they are possibly documenting all of it to make a case later. Given how high I escalated the turbo issues, maybe Ford is even in on it. Feels like I have a Moss fight on my hands in the future.

 

[BlackBetty]

Yeah, I've had tunes on in the past with my Jeeps, and 9 times out of 10 I would revert back to factory right before service, but I noticed on my most recent major service (to get two turbos replaced) the new tech (new since the dealer was bought and lost all of their long time techs) made damn sure to notate in the work order things that were aftermarket. He for example made sure to note that there was aftermarket lighting, the intake, etc. Just feels like they are possibly documenting all of it to make a case later. Given how high I escalated the turbo issues, maybe Ford is even in on it. Feels like I have a Moss fight on my hands in the future.

Wow… interesting.

 

[TDBDLB]

Yeah, don’t sound like any eco boost I’ve heard...

 

[Bill Harris]

I want to hear the turbo whistle... !!! How do i enable this feature...

 

[Calidad]

Low speed neighborhood driving my 19 with 15,000 miles has a turbo whistle if you listen for it very normal. Our 1.8T vw was louder.

Normal stuff. Bet 50% of the complaints and dealer visits with these vehicles are for normal operating sounds lol. We have a huge population of vehicle owners who spend 90% of their day stressing over a machine they likely can’t really afford so its a constant trip to the dealer.

I’m convinced if vehicles today were as unreliable as they were in the 50’’s-80’s we would need huge mental hospitals to house the “vehicle distressed”

Typically you need a window open at low speeds to hear it. Especially todays vehicles that use all kinds of funny sound games and technology inside the vehicle to make it sound cool.