Fake engine sounds?

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Was watching the TFL early impression and at around 6:36 you can hear a deep growling sound and the guy comments on it saying it is probably a fake sound which is then verified by the Ford guy in the truck.



Is that on all trim levels or just some with certain audio options? If It is on mine, it'll be the first thing I get switched off.
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IDK about which trim levels on Rangers, but I know they do it on the F-150s. They found truck buyers overall wanted to hear engine noise when they step on the gas. It's kind of a dirty little secret that most people don't know about.

I suspect it will be on all trim levels.
 
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Interesting. I wonder if it is hearing engine noise or hearing the *right* engine noises. i.e. trying to mask the 4 cyl/turbo sounds. I've had all manner of 4,6,and 8 cylinder gas/diesel cars over the years. Currently, the bar is set about as low as it can go with our Nissan Rogue S (4 cyl, CVT) that my wife and I currently share. I'd still rather just hear the real sound of that boring combination than a fake engine soundtrack. I saw some threads on the F-150 forum and if mine has that on delivery, I'll see about getting the service guy to turn it off.
 

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Interesting. I wonder if it is hearing engine noise or hearing the *right* engine noises. i.e. trying to mask the 4 cyl/turbo sounds. I've had all manner of 4,6,and 8 cylinder gas/diesel cars over the years. Currently, the bar is set about as low as it can go with our Nissan Rogue S (4 cyl, CVT) that my wife and I currently share. I'd still rather just hear the real sound of that boring combination than a fake engine soundtrack. I saw some threads on the F-150 forum and if mine has that on delivery, I'll see about getting the service guy to turn it off.
I like to hear the engine that is in it no matter what it sounds like. Once you get used to it, you can identify problems early and get them fixed.
 
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My understanding is that they’ve done so much work to soundproof the bottom of the cab and firewall from road noise that they have effectively muted most of the sound from the engine, taking away that audio feedback that some people love or require. That soundproofing is great while cruising but without audible cues from the engine, people have problems determining if they’re getting the desired result when they press on the accelerator. My sister-in-law got her first ever ticket recently doing 95 in a 65 while driving a Ford Fusion Energi under full electric power; she had no idea she was going that fast, she said that the wind noise around the cabin wasn’t perceptively higher and that she’d only taken her eyes off the speedometer for less than 10 secs while cruising briefly with the cruise control off. People are overly confident in their seat-of-their-pants ability to determine acceleration.

This last part I’m unsure about. I think they take actual sounds from each engine model and “refine” them to be pushed through the speaker system in an accurate and linear manner. The sound itself provides feedback but also is combined with a white noise to further drown out drivetrain noise.

Speaking from experience on my ‘15 Edge Sport, when you are 50% or more deflection on the accelerator, the vehicle becomes incredibly quiet. The only thing you can hear is the “refined” engine soundtrack. I find it very pleasant, even it is partially synthetic.
 
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My 13 mustang GTCS had the induction sound tube that connected to the cabin around the drivers side footwell. It was intended to introduce more engine feedback to the driver. Similar end result as the audio played in the cabin.
 

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Luxury automaker on their sport models do the same thing. Drives me crazy.
 

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My Fiesta ST has the same thing. It isn't a fake noise, but it is a tube with a special filter that pipes some of the induction noise back into the cabin. When you are on the rpms, you can hear the engine rev and the turbo a bit as well as the blowoff after letting off it. It doesn't sound bad, it just gives you a nice soundtrack when you have your radio off and just want to enjoy the drive.
 

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Can’t be all bad Porsche does it.
 

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Here's an example of the fake noise being played in the RS with the engine off. The boys over at COBB figured out how to play them at will. BTW, in the RS, to get rid of it, its as easy as unplugging a box in the trunk. Its not from the actual engine, its all fake.
 

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In the Fiesta ST you have to physically remove a box and tubing and get an aftermarket delete kit to plug up the holes and block the noises from passing into the cabin.
 

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I disabled it on my RS. Probably will on Ranger as well. No need to compete with music. However a little turbo sound is a different story.
 

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On the Mustangs you just pull a fuse. I believe it will probably be the same on the Ranger. I think it sounds better with it. It just adds some bass to the tone.
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