Does Ford pipe engine noises in to the audio system?

[Terry Judkins]

Hi! I just purchased a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT and have looked through the posts and answered most of my questions. BTW I am loving my new truck that replaced my 1985 Ranger XLT. One thing I noticed is more engine noise than I expected when accelerating. Other auto makers sometimes enhance the 'good noises' by adding them to the audio system. Does Ford do this in the Ranger?

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[Radioman]

Hi! I just purchased a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT and have looked through the posts and answered most of my questions. BTW I am loving my new truck that replaced my 1985 Ranger XLT. One thing I noticed is more engine noise than I expected when accelerating. Other auto makers sometimes enhance the 'good noises' by adding them to the audio system. Does Ford do this in the Ranger?

Congratulations on your new truck. Regarding your question concerning Ford adding "good noises" to the audio system, you can test that yourself by turning off the audio system to see if there is a difference. But, I have to wonder if you are just kidding around with us?

 

[SubVet]

Hi! I just purchased a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT and have looked through the posts and answered most of my questions. BTW I am loving my new truck that replaced my 1985 Ranger XLT. One thing I noticed is more engine noise than I expected when accelerating. Other auto makers sometimes enhance the 'good noises' by adding them to the audio system. Does Ford do this in the Ranger?

yep
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/fake-engine-sounds.1383/

 

[HighCaliberMitch]

I haven't noticed but Ford does use a Reed valve that vibrates after about 2400 rpm in the Focus ST. I removed mine and blocked the port on the intake.

 

[Hack_Actual]

Yes, they do. Turning off the audio does not prevent the sound from entering the cabin, they are unrelated.

 

[Zaph]

you can test that yourself by turning off the audio system to see if there is a difference.

No, you can't. The audio system is always on. When you hit the power button all it does is disable music sources. You can hear a before and after by opening a door while revving the engine however. The door open sensing pin cuts the engine noise enhancement.

 

[Motorpsychology]

What I think it's for is noise cancellation, rather than noise enhancement. By using the in cab mic, sound is picked up and processed to isolate the undesired frequencies (road/ mechanical nose bad, conversation good) and play them back 180º out of phase. When those sound waves hit the real time waves, the partially cancel out.

But it could be a new toy, like multicolor instrument displays. You could have alternative noise dialed up that would rise and fall with the engine rpm. Choose from Model T, top eliminator funny car, F22 Raptor, 1947 Scott Atwater outboard,... endless possibilities.

 

[gfitzge2]

What I think it's for is noise cancellation, rather than noise enhancement. By using the in cab mic, sound is picked up and processed to isolate the undesired frequencies (road/ mechanical nose bad, conversation good) and play them back 180º out of phase. When those sound waves hit the real time waves, the partially cancel out.

But it could be a new toy, like multicolor instrument displays. You could have alternative noise dialed up that would rise and fall with the engine rpm. Choose from Model T, top eliminator funny car, F22 Raptor, 1947 Scott Atwater outboard,... endless possibilities.

They do make such a device, I don't know if it would work on our Rangers. The video is worth watching just for entertainment.



https://soundracerusa.com/p/products

 

[Rp930]

So far, no one has proven it.

 

[tivct]

There are two sound processing features in the new Ranger: ESE (Engine Sound Enhancement) and ANC (Active Noise Cancellation.)

All Rangers have ESE. It uses speed, load & pedal via CAN and plays back simulated engine noises. You really can't hear it until you're pretty deep in the pedal.

Lariats have ANC. It uses the microphone to measure & counteract certain frequencies through the audio system.

These features are coordinated between APIM (sync screen) ACM (audio control module) & DSP (Digital signal processor.)

Both can be disabled if you know the right tuner.

 

[Rp930]

There are two sound processing features in the new Ranger: ESE (Engine Sound Enhancement) and ANC (Active Noise Cancellation.)

All Rangers have ESE. It uses speed, load & pedal via CAN and plays back simulated engine noises. You really can't hear it until you're pretty deep in the pedal.

Lariats have ANC. It uses the microphone to measure & counteract certain frequencies through the audio system.

These features are coordinated between APIM (sync screen) ACM (audio control module) & DSP (Digital signal processor.)

Both can be disabled if you know the right tuner.

Where can I find that information?

 

[tivct]

Where can I find that information?

It's not publicly available.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

It existed in the 2015 Mustangs and the like as well. There was a fuse you can pull to disable it, but IIRC it disables the whole infotainment system, but it will give you an idea of the differences in audio.

 

[Rp930]

It's not publicly available.

Thanks.

 

[Terry Judkins]

Thanks.

My thanks also. I guess if I drive conservatively then no problem.

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