Rear of engine noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A common source of noise from the rear of the engine (knocking) is the flexplate. Inspection of the flexplate will be necessary.
- 13. After the noise is localized, note the characteristics of the noise, including type of noise, frequency and conditions when the noise occurs and GO to SYMPTOM CHART - NVH .