Could this be the start of something bad, or do others hear it as well? (Possible bad turbo?)

[livetoski78]

I was driving my Ranger tonight, and for the first time since I got it, I didn't have the radio on. That's when I noticed it. It's not loud and was apparently being drowned out by the radio before. It's a metallic turbo sound at lower RPM's/speeds. Kind of a whirr, but it sounds like maybe a compressor vane brushing against the side of the housing (maybe a bad bearing?) As I kick in the boost, it goes away and I just hear the whoosh of air from the turbo. I've been driving turbo vehicles for years from stock to insanely modded, so I'm quite familiar with what they sound like, and this doesn't sound normal. I'm only at 900 miles, so if this IS a problem, it came this way from the factory . I'm curious if anyone else has noticed this sound? As this is the first one I've driven, maybe it's a unique characteristic of the "twin scroll" design?

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[livetoski78]

The fuel pump...really? Hmm, that didn't even cross my mind. Wow, that thing is super annoying. I wonder if it'll quiet down at all when I put the engine cover on...

 

[Cabose-1]

This engine and transmission make all kind of buzzing, clickimg whiring, solenoid clicking, lever moving noises.
Still a good truck

 

[Joeiconic]

If you’ve never noticed it before, the easy fix is to turn the radio back on.

 

[NotBudule]

Yeah mine sitting in the garage running is kind of unusual sounding , not what im used to , BUT when im driving it , im smiling most of time , and that is something else im not used to ... Driving for fun , not necessity...

 

[seanellaz]

I was driving my Ranger tonight, and for the first time since I got it, I didn't have the radio on. That's when I noticed it. It's not loud and was apparently being drowned out by the radio before. It's a metallic turbo sound at lower RPM's/speeds. Kind of a whirr, but it sounds like maybe a compressor vane brushing against the side of the housing (maybe a bad bearing?) As I kick in the boost, it goes away and I just hear the whoosh of air from the turbo. I've been driving turbo vehicles for years from stock to insanely modded, so I'm quite familiar with what they sound like, and this doesn't sound normal. I'm only at 900 miles, so if this IS a problem, it came this way from the factory . I'm curious if anyone else has noticed this sound? As this is the first one I've driven, maybe it's a unique characteristic of the "twin scroll" design?

I think I hear that too. Sounds like the popoff valve or some kind of cushy fizzy sound. Not sure what it is. So far no drivability issues. Does not happen @ hier boost.

 

[9zero1790]

i would not worry about it. i hear that also. mines near 23k now and no issues related to the sound. these trucks are very animated sound wise. my favorite is the r2d2 noises it randomly makes while shut off. ( its updating sky net)

 

[importfighter01]

Yes the fuel pump can sound “buzzy” for sure. I notice it more in colder weather.

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