Rattle and Popping Noises from B pillar

[Ksjrb03]

I used rubber wheel bearing covers (trailer bearings) and just trimmed out the center section and rolled it over the pin. Seems to work like a charm in case anyone it trying to come up with an alternate solution. Hopefully MIC 2.0 resolves the issue when I get it replaced this spring.

No, MIC 2.0 has not resolved much, definitely not this pin rattle.

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[Mattwings]

No, MIC 2.0 has not resolved much, definitely not this pin rattle.

One of the reasons I am waiting, hoping the situation gets some "rolling improvements". I have only seen a couple of the 2.0s and even in my very understanding and ford Fanboy ways, I wasn't left thinking enough had been resolved with the current 2.0 version.

 

[Ksjrb03]

One of the reasons I am waiting, hoping the situation gets some "rolling improvements". I have only seen a couple of the 2.0s and even in my very understanding and ford Fanboy ways, I wasn't left thinking enough had been resolved with the current 2.0 version.

Good new is the rattling is an easy fix, not that we should have to mess with it. Bad news is the snake skin, wind noise, and gasket fitment issues.....

 

[bronco_quig]

I was very impressed that FMC reached out on my post. My expectations were way too high. Long story short, I was passed over from one rep to another and was ultimately told "the issue is not able to be diagnosed without scheduling a visit to my dealer". I am not here to rain on the parade, but that was a complete waste of everyone's time. Could have saved everyone's time and just said from the get go to schedule a trip to the dealership.

In full disclosure, I was finally able to latch down my soft top with latches in the middle and will go out again to see if that addresses the issue. I am planning to be go off-roading the weekend of Jan 22nd, so should allow me to see how the soft-top performs. If nothing else, I can record a video, as I am not sure how a service department could recreate the rattle in a city environment. I have no issues when I am on city roads...

Fortunately in my city, the residential roads are mostly snow-packed right now, and it’s easy to find bumps/washboards to generate an INSANE amount of rattle. Based on reading up here and elsewhere, there has to be a systemic issue. Probably not a hard fix.

We had a freakishly similar issue on my wife’s previous vehicle - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. That turned out to be a rear washer-fluid tube bracket that came separated from the body (adhesion fail). PL600 fixed that

If the dealer can’t fix it, I can, with enough goo and glue.

 

[Gamecock2010]

I’ve had a never ending battle with rattles and pops in mine. It can definitely play tricks on you, not where you think it is from the drivers seat. My wife is getting tired of driving down bumpy roads with me crawling around the back and cargo area

lol made my wife do the same

 

[Wamland]

Joining the rattle crew. Started this morning 4 dr soft top passenger side B pillar

 

[fschael]

I'm sorry I am new here and not sure how to reply to certain replies. I have a 4DR MIC Hard Top. I've removed the front and rear seat hard tops and still hear the sound. For $70,000 this is quite annoying, on top of the recirculating air that keeps turning off. Ford states it can only turn on if the Max A/C is on. I know I have a spoiled California weather but it's cold for us and we need heat...

Which brings to my next issue about that. The heater keeps opening up so my 1/4 in crack in the windshield has expanded to about 11 inches now with the hot air inside and cold air outside. Roughly 2 weeks to get the windshield in... Watching it expand more and more everyday.

That "issue" with the recirculating air makes me crazy. It happens only during cold weather and it happens also on my wife's 2021 Ford Escape.

It looks likes it's has to be that way but still can't find the reason. The dealer told me that it could be because of the thermostat sensor to not get freeze, however, you can crank it up on heating and still do the same thing.

Have you notice that your air speed also increase every time the recirculating aire goes off? That happens only on the Bronco and not to the Escape.

 

[Jose_911]

For my bronco and my brothers first edition I hear a clicking that seems to be coming from the b pillar roof clamps once you twist them off it stops.

 

[JonathanDuong]

Does anyone else have a rattle and popping noise that comes from the passenger B Pillar?

I can't determine where it's coming from exactly, but it's near the B Pillar and seatbelt housing area.
I drove with the seatbelt tugged and it still has a hard plastic to plastic popping noises on small bumps.

SOLVED

The popping sound came from the latch above the passenger head rest.
To fix this, I removed the top and torqued it down tighter.
The latch itself was vibrating.

 

[Tataman]

Let us with the soft tops know if they @Ford Motor Company helps you out

After a failed attempt at a service appointment (the dealership was short handed with techs and wanted to keep the car for five days), I had to figure out the rattle before the soft top ended up in the closest dumpster. I think I found my culprit. The soft top arm (passenger side only) was directly rubbing into the plastic rear panel. The panel must have shifted on the passenger side. The soft bar bar has marred the panel and worn out a small rut were the bar was resting directly on the panel. See picts of the two sides. The driver side has a small gap between the panel and the top, and passenger side is resting directly on the panel.

Any one else notice this in their soft tops?

 

[broncobears]

SOLVED

The popping sound came from the latch above the passenger head rest.
To fix this, I removed the top and torqued it down tighter.
The latch itself was vibrating.

Funny thing on mine popping in the same place is only when the temp is 45 or below. Warmer and no popping. ?

 

[Bikes&Broncs]

Does anyone else have a rattle and popping noise that comes from the passenger B Pillar?

I can't determine where it's coming from exactly, but it's near the B Pillar and seatbelt housing area.
I drove with the seatbelt tugged and it still has a hard plastic to plastic popping noises on small bumps.

I just got back from the BRONCO OFF-RODEO in Nevada. It was about a 600 mi round trip from where I live in LA. The cabin noise in my BB seemed to get worse at times and then settle down again. When I got home I had just received some grab handles that I had ordered. I went to install them on the driver and passenger side respectively. I noticed all the screws were a little loose when I went to un-tighten them. It dawned on me to check all the other screws. They were loose as well. I tightened them all and BAM! NO MORE CABIN CREAKS. Maybe try that?

 

[Saltlife4shore]

I have a soft top. Every new day is a new rattle. Cheap plastic everywhere.

 

[dukegsd13]

I am in the click club as of Saturday. Just picked my Bronco up last Wednesday. Click started on Sunday on the dirt road. I guess I will tape the studs and check my handles.

Besides that noise I always have a lot of blowing air even on speed 1. Is that the re-circling that you are mentioning @JonathanDuong

 

[dukegsd13]

I am in the click club as of Saturday. Just picked my Bronco up last Wednesday. Click started on Sunday on the dirt road. I guess I will tape the studs and check my handles.

Besides that noise I always have a lot of blowing air even on speed 1. Is that the re-circling that you are mentioning @JonathanDuong

Thanks guys that fixed it.

I had too much tape in the picture re-taped it with only one pass around. Test drive all gone no click did both sides.

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