HVTB cracking noise at below 0 temp

[idive]

Hi all. New to the forum. I have had my 2010 FFH (97k on the odometer) for 2 years now, so this is my third winter. This year when the temp goes to around 0F or below I get a cracking or popping sound in the back seat area. I turned the radio off to make sure it wasn't from anything to do with it or the speakers. It will usually start after 5 minutes driving and may only do it a couple of times, or quite a bit. The colder it is, the more often I hear it. The dealer wants to look at it, but I,m thinking I need to wait until we are having another cold spell, or they likely will not hear it.

Any one else ever get noise?

Thanks,

Dave

[hybridbear]

Could it be coming from the suspension?

[idive]

Could it be coming from the suspension?

No, I don't think so. It will do it even at a stop if the ICE is running. The sound seems like it is coming through the speakers, that's why I drove with the radio off originally.

[hybridbear]

No, I don't think so. It will do it even at a stop if the ICE is running. The sound seems like it is coming through the speakers, that's why I drove with the radio off originally.

Ok...active noise cancelling?

 

In my 2002 Saab 9-3 I had creaking noises from the suspension when the temp got below about 15F. That happens a lot in MN so I heard lots of creaking in the winter. A local Saab expert told me there was nothing that could be done because it was a poor design of the part.

[lolder]

There is a module on a rear speaker that produces the back up warning and cross traffic tones. It is independant of the radio. How do those tones sound? Are they normal?

[idive]

There is a module on a rear speaker that produces the back up warning and cross traffic tones. It is independant of the radio. How do those tones sound? Are they normal?

I haven't noticed any difference in the tones of either the back up or cross traffic tones. I wan't aware the sound was coming from there.

[idive]

Well -16^o F today and not a sound at all. I don't know if that's good or bad. That is the first time that it was below zero and made no sounds this winter. I'm sure I'll get a few more days to see though. My wife said it's a loose screw behind the steering wheel :shift:

[lolder]

Many women have very keen hearing.

[murphy]

Many women have very keen hearing.

Especially when you are whispering.

;)

[acdii]

Yeah, that they do!

 

 

it was -11 this morning by me. Got to love remote start!

[idive]

Another sub-zero day and not a sound again. I guess maybe I am crazy?? :kookie:

[hybridbear]

We're having lots of subzero days in Minnesota right now. Any sound today?

 

Another sub-zero day and not a sound again. I guess maybe I am crazy?? :kookie:

[idive]

We're having lots of subzero days in Minnesota right now. Any sound today?

 

Nothing at all this whole cold snap. The coldest day was -20⁰ F. What ever it was must have run it's course. Monday and Tuesday were the first times I didn't get to 30mpg in the mornings :gaah: I am ready for summer!

Dave

[FordService]

Nothing at all this whole cold snap. The coldest day was -20⁰ F. What ever it was must have run it's course. Monday and Tuesday were the first times I didn't get to 30mpg in the mornings :gaah: I am ready for summer!

Dave

 

Dave,

 

Let me know if you notice the sound has come back, and I'll see how I can help!

 

Ashley

[idive]

 

Dave,

 

Let me know if you notice the sound has come back, and I'll see how I can help!

 

Ashley

 

Thanks Ashley!

I will let you know if it comes back.

Dave