Description And Operation: Insulation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insulation is used as a sound-deadener to reduce exterior road and powertrain noises from the interior of the vehicle. Mastic insulators are also used as insulation.

under the roof.
above and below the instrument panel.
at the cowl side panels.
over the front and rear floor pans.
inside the A-, B-, D-pillar sections.
behind the rear quarter trim panel.