Wind Noise: very noisy at 65+ mph and a 15 mph crosswind

[Dale Seitzer]

I found the truck to be very noisy at 65+ mph and a 15 mph crosswind. The noise was so loud I had to use foam ear plugs to listen to the radio. My previous car was a Transit Connect with a lot more windows and it was a lot quieter. I like the truck, it rides nice and is comfortable and gets great gas mileage. The road noise is not excessive and the engine noise is not a problem but the wind is amazingly loud.

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[RobertD]

You got the base model which usually has less sound deadening. My XLT is not excessively noisy at speeds of 65+. I am sure the Lariat would be even better.

 

[Aspidochelone]

Soundscreen windshield dumbs it down i get lots of wind noise at ~80mph. (Lariat)
But i also listen to music most of the time at 15-17. I turn it off every few drives to make sure i'm not hearing too many weird noises.

 

[BlueRaven]

any vehicle that has our door shape will have wind noise with side winds. all 3 oof my vehicles do it. has nothing to do with trim level.

 

[NY DIY GUY]

I can tell you it has nothing to do with trim level. I removed my door panels to install sound deadening and the Lariat doesn't have any in the doors from the factory.

 

[dasblack]

Soundscreen windshield dumbs it down i get lots of wind noise at ~80mph. (Lariat)
But i also listen to music most of the time at 15-17. I turn it off every few drives to make sure i'm not hearing too many weird noises.

15-71?! I thought 9-12 is loud as is

 

[AutobahnSHO]

The only difference is some luxury packages have a 'quiet' windshield.

 

[Aherpa]

I can tell you it has nothing to do with trim level. I removed my door panels to install sound deadening and the Lariat doesn't have any in the doors from the factory.

Did the sound deadening panels make a difference that would be worth taking the vehicle apart to achieve?

 

[TrailMaster]

Probably my biggest current gripe with my Maverick is the whooshing wind around the driver's window. I can't stand noise pollution, and it gets worse when crosswinds are present. I even moved my speaker balance to the left some to drown out as much noise possible. I may try some additional stripping before pulling the panels and soundproofing inside the doors.

 

[Oscarcat]

My experience: 22 EB Lariat and 24 hybrid Lariat. I don't drive over 70mph very often. Both are acceptably quiet to me at highway speeds. I think the laminated windshield helps. That and the Michelin A/S tires. I was willing to pay $10k more than an XL for that plus the other ammenities.

If I had an XL or XLT and needed to replace my windshield, I would specify the laminated version.

I looked at some early production XL's. They did not have the black foam sound deadener in the front fender just ahead of the door hinges. I think that may help.

I do not hear wind noise around my door seals or windows. They seal well. I will speculate that the side mirrors which do not appear to be very aerodynamic generate noise exponentially as vehicle speed increases above 65mph.

I pilot different Cessna 172's owned by a flying club. Each has a different sound; wind, engine etc. at any given speed. I try to find that speed to better enjoy the journey. I tend to drive that way too. Stay legal and stay safe.

 

[Jimmyland]

You got the base model which usually has less sound deadening. My XLT is not excessively noisy at speeds of 65+. I am sure the Lariat would be even better.

Lariat is fine but never road in an XL or XLT to compare

 

[Jman79]

Get one of these anti-wind-noise devices. It was around $100 on Amazon and not too difficult to install.

https://a.co/d/3keYSYm

 

[NY DIY GUY]

The only difference is some luxury packages have a 'quiet' windshield.

My 2023 Lariat with lux came with the quiet windshield

Did the sound deadening panels make a difference that would be worth taking the vehicle apart to achieve?

It made a difference in outside noise making it in the car overall. Now I can hold a conversation in the car at a lower tone of voice. It also helped with the sound quality of the B&O system. I can turn it up to 30 and it still plays clear with no rattles. I used 4 sheets in each front door and 3.5 sheets in rear doors. I just did the doors but will continue to spread it around the vehicle till it runs out. Sheets were 16"x10" and 80mil thick. Got a box of 34 sheets on amazon for about $65 bux. I used kilmat.

 

[Joester]

I have no complaints about noise after I installed the low profile wind deflectors on each door.
Ordering the same style for the wife's new Bronco Sport.

 

[Joe Strummer]

I live in Squamish BC (named by First Nations to mean Mother of Wind) and it gets pretty windy on the highway. I can hear (and feel) the wind but in no way is it excessive.

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