During your daily drive, you may happen to hear a sound come from your engine. You may think it's not alarming because it only happens once. You continue to drive along, not thinking about it. However, the little sound you hear may be a precursor to something far worse.

Our team at Schafer Ford wants to share five engine noises you should not ignore while driving on the road. If you feel like you have your engine checked, please feel free to call us and schedule an appointment.

Squealing

When you hear any squealing noise coming from your engine. This usually means there is an issue with your vehicle's brake parts. In particular, a squealing noise main mean your brake pads are worn or your brake calipers have improper mounting. We recommend you bring your into our Cumberland, MD, area dealership to get it checked out.

Knocking

Another concerning noise not to ignore is a knocking or pinging noise. This noise is associated mainly with a faulty ignition, including bad spark plugs and fuel injectors. Over time, this sound will only worsen, and you may not be able to start the engine.

Hissing

While on the road near Salisbury, PA, you may hear a hissing noise coming from under the hood. Among the possible reasons for the noise is a hot engine or a vacuum leak in addition to a plugged catalytic converter. Whatever the reason, we strongly recommend you visit our service center immediately.

Popping

A popping could be very dangerous if you found yourself on a long drive traveling around Meyersdale, PA. This may come down to an exhaust leaking or a dirty engine air filter. Our technician will conduct a thorough inspection to discover what the problem may be.

Rumbling

A rumbling noise can signal a dangerous problem with your vehicle's muffler. A bad exhaust may leak gas fumes back into the vehicle, endangering all occupants. It could also result from a faulty spark plug, which causes a misfire with the engine.