Simulated engine sounds (Love or Hate)

The first thing I did when I got my Focus RS was unplugged that artificial noise. It was amazing how quiet the car was after that.

Haven't had a car that pumped in engine noise so, I can't imagine it'll be nice. Like you I wanna hear outside noise.

I had no idea that Ford was doing this. I had a '12 Mustang Boss and it had a sound tube that ran from the intake to the firewall. I removed it and plugged the open holes.
I just let a '17 Explorer Sport go back on lease and I thought it sounded pretty good when I nailed the throttle. It had a deep rumble to it. Now I am wondering if that was just the sound coming through the speakers. :rolleyes:

I think my F-150 had it. But TBH I never noticed it. Of course my music would have drowned it out anyway. LOL

Deano Bronc

I had no idea that Ford was doing this. I had a '12 Mustang Boss and it had a sound tube that ran from the intake to the firewall. I removed it and plugged the open holes.
I just let a '17 Explorer Sport go back on lease and I thought it sounded pretty good when I nailed the throttle. It had a deep rumble to it. Now I am wondering if that was just the sound coming through the speakers. :rolleyes:

Looks like it likely is https://www.explorerforum.com/forum...-new-exhaust-but-i-didnt.457513/#post-3602860

Deano Bronc

I had no idea that Ford was doing this. I had a '12 Mustang Boss and it had a sound tube that ran from the intake to the firewall. I removed it and plugged the open holes.
I just let a '17 Explorer Sport go back on lease and I thought it sounded pretty good when I nailed the throttle. It had a deep rumble to it. Now I am wondering if that was just the sound coming through the speakers. :rolleyes:

Yep, did the same thing to my 13 GT. The sound tube was definitely a waste of materials.

ExploreAZ

Looks like it likely is https://www.explorerforum.com/forum...-new-exhaust-but-i-didnt.457513/#post-3602860

Uggg, my bubble has been bursted. I had hopes that the 2.7 might actually sound good which I guess it might sitting inside since they will probably use the same soundtrack. :LOL:

I was not aware they were doing this either. I think one of the first things I do is figure out how to disable that. I'd rather just hear the real thing or not hear it, i don't care what it sounds like, but I don't think i need fake engine sounds.

If they put a V-8 in it,they wouldn't have to resort to such childish tactics.

Bronco5.0

If they put a V-8 in it,they wouldn't have to resort to such childish tactics.

I mean, simulated noise is just as bad as having a sound tube in my opinion. Coyotes have sound tubes.

It doesn't bother me in my F150, but my amp went out and I did enjoy it not making the noise. I have cars with loud exhaust so I'm not a fan of the piped in noise.

The big problem I see with it on the Bronco is if you have the top and doors off, everyone outside the vehicle will be able to tell the sound is coming from the speakers and not the exhaust. It will be laughable to the pedestrian on the corner that the engine noise wasn't real.

That’s a new one to me.. I hope you can get it programmed out/unhook somehow.

Simulate this!

JB Custom Fabricaton

Simulate this! View attachment 2647

Oh my, how much power we putting down here with those twin choo choo bois?

TCopp

Oh my, how much power we putting down here with those twin choo choo bois?

650H/735T

JB Custom Fabricaton

650H/735T

It looks thirsty! Probably stops at every fuel station for a thirst buster and a photo op!;)

I sure hope Ford is listening to us and not put in simulated sound. That’s awful and what a waste.

Was anyone ever able to confirm if Ford put in simulated engine sounds for the Bronco? I was watching a recent video by All Terrain Nation where the host did a Bronco ride along and he made the opinion the V6 sounded too good so it must have had the simulated sound, the driver just kind of chuckled at him and didn't say anything