Lobo - Extreme Noise: It's Fixed

[Old Wolf]

Your van buyer might have been onto something. I'm learning noise and how we perceive it is a complicated thing. Other people do hear the noise but the Ford shop foreman doesn't think it is unusual.

An update for everyone:

None of the local Ford service departments have a portable dB meter so I was left with the two phone apps to check dB and Ford technicians subjective perception. Finally, I got hold of a real dB meter. What an embarrassing enlightenment. The $200.00 meter says that my 100 KM dB level is 70 - 75 dB, not 90 - 95 as the phone apps indicated. 70 plus is still loud but perhaps with rubberized undercoating and alternative tires I can get this down to 60 - 65, which is what my company RAM 1500 is. I'll let everyone know. I think I'll keep the Lobo. So far I really like the drive. Thanks again to all that submitted suggestions!

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[BLUEOVALRACER]

Thanks to both of you for reply. I should mention my Lobo vs Lariat test comparison has the same tires. Also, before signing the deal we test drove my Lobo and the drive was quiet (70 - 75 db). It got loud at the 300 K mark. Probably a coincidence, but I noticed it after a brief low speed foray into Lobo Mode is when it got noisy.

Tires are on my list of potential repairs. Another is undercoating and one I don't want to attempt are noise reduction sheets in the doors and floor. I realize the Maverick is a eco-truck but I can't believe Ford would put out any vehicle this noisy.

Well if it was quiet before but not now then there's a Problem somewhere so it's Under Warranty. So get it fixed if it wasn't noisy before. No need to blame Ford if it was Quiet when you Test drove it but not now. Now if they can'r fix the issue then i can see you blaming Ford.

Sorry i typed this before i read your post above.

 

[Phimosis]

What kind of noises are talking about? Wind noise? Tire noise? Chassis noise? Engine NVH?Exhaust noise?

I know there was a big ruckus about pre-2025 mavericks and how xl’s and xlt’s had way more engine bay noise, wind noise and tire noise than the Lariats did. The consensus was that it was acoustic glass and engine bay sound deadening that made the lariat nicer. I haven’t looked into the Lobo to see what bits and bobs it got from the Maverick parts bin, but that may be where the answer lies.

 

[Old Wolf]

As I mentioned before, phone app dB meters can lead you astray...Now that I have this sorted out I put a thin piece of mass loaded vinyl in the back cavity of the rear seat. Noticeable difference to my ear and a dB meter showed a 3 or 4 dB reduction. Also, my local tire shop said once the tires break in they will be less noisy. He was right. On my local pavement, the db meter says 67 dB. I think I'll try insulating the rear fender wells next. After that, a search for another 50 HP. Liking my Lobo more all the time.

 

[Chops]

After that, a search for another 50 HP. Liking my Lobo more all the time.

An extra OEM 50hp for your Lobo on display at SEMA today:

 

[Badluckinc]

An extra OEM 50hp for your Lobo on display at SEMA today:

I'll be grabbing one soon as they are available.

 

[Finnster]

I put a thin piece of mass loaded vinyl in the back cavity of the rear seat.

Can you provide a link, and a picture of your installation of the vinyl? Sounds like a helpful addition to my noisy 25XL! Thanks!

 

[stangg17]

An extra OEM 50hp for your Lobo on display at SEMA today:

lol

 

[Old Wolf]

lol

Sorry about the slow reply and lack of posting skill. I am really old…Yes, some of the 300T potential could be what I’m looking for. Picture attached for person asking about rear seat insulation.

 

[F100Lobo]

My Lobo seemed quite loud at highway speeds as well
I have applied sound deadener in the fenders, doors, under the carpet, the roof and under the back seat.
I also applied 4mm foam over the aluminum butyl deadener under the back seat, the rear wall of the cab and roof.
Plus I foamed the door panels.
The doors close with thud.
At idle I am reading 48db and on a 20km ride which includes 50% stop and go, 50% highway I am averaging 67db with a peak of 72db.
The truck is limousine quite.
The exhaust tone is still there went I push it because it is ducted into the cab via the sub woofer.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Is not the fake engine sound from the speakers?

 

[F100Lobo]

No, the sub woofer is ducted outside above the gas tank.
Blocking the duct doesn't work, you'll lose the sub woofer effect.
I tried

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