Tailgate Rattle

[Nathanejackson1980]

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[Geo2]

I received my Bronco back after a week+ in service. It is not fixed at this point. I was told that it was inspected by a Ford engineer technician. They stated that there was “warped” mounting hardware and are going to be replacing the tire carrier bracket and that parts are on order. I will have to bring it back when the parts are received to have them installed. ***note this my second tailgate as Ford has already replaced it once before.

 

[Ksjrb03]

I’m having the same problem as others have noted. I've gone through every thing on it that could be an issue, I've sprayed lithium grease like some said to do. And no change. it's driving me nuts and seems to be getting worse. I have a bout 4,400 miles. I have brought to my dealer, but we originally thought it was the top and did a TSB that fixed nothing. I told them to forget about it. there is no one who knows how to address this and we'll wait until someone does. . As others have said, it sounds like I have water bottles rubbing together and actually is as bad on smooth roads now as bumpy. It has everything to do with a 100 lb tire hanging on the back cause people have said it stops if you remove the tire. The thinking is poor pinch welds or something. I've been in and out of the dealer with quality issues with this truck and have more that need to be addressed. This is such a drag. Please, someone post if they learn of a real fix or Ford, get this resolved. It's not isolated
@Ford Motor Company

Ive had/have all the noises back there. If yours is the water bottle noise, that’s a squeak vs the metallic pop/click/rattle the tailgate causes. To troubleshoot the squeak, open the rear lift glass window and drive around a bit. If it stops it’s the weather stripping on the bottom of lift glass. Lube that up with krytox lube if that is your issue.

 

[Nathanejackson1980]

Ive had/have all the noises back there. If yours is the water bottle noise, that’s a squeak vs the metallic pop/click/rattle the tailgate causes. To troubleshoot the squeak, open the rear lift glass window and drive around a bit. If it stops it’s the weather stripping on the bottom of lift glass. Lube that up with krytox lube if that is your issue.

Just opened the window and drove. That’s what it is. Thanks so much! I’ll slap some Krytox on it and see if that works.

 

[Nathanejackson1980]

Just opened the window and drove. That’s what it is. Thanks so much! I’ll slap some Krytox on it and see if that works.

And the Krytox did the trick! Such a relief!

 

[Herbie]

I’m having the same problem as others have noted. I've gone through every thing on it that could be an issue, I've sprayed lithium grease like some said to do. And no change. it's driving me nuts and seems to be getting worse. I have a bout 4,400 miles. I have brought to my dealer, but we originally thought it was the top and did a TSB that fixed nothing. I told them to forget about it. there is no one who knows how to address this and we'll wait until someone does. . As others have said, it sounds like I have water bottles rubbing together and actually is as bad on smooth roads now as bumpy. It has everything to do with a 100 lb tire hanging on the back cause people have said it stops if you remove the tire. The thinking is poor pinch welds or something. I've been in and out of the dealer with quality issues with this truck and have more that need to be addressed. This is such a drag. Please, someone post if they learn of a real fix or Ford, get this resolved. It's not isolated
@Ford Motor Company

Krytox on the back window rubber seal that rubs against the tailgate.

 

[jnew71]

Ive had/have all the noises back there. If yours is the water bottle noise, that’s a squeak vs the metallic pop/click/rattle the tailgate causes. To troubleshoot the squeak, open the rear lift glass window and drive around a bit. If it stops it’s the weather stripping on the bottom of lift glass. Lube that up with krytox lube if that is your issue.

Is the metallic/pop/click/rattle akin to the sound of golf clubs in your truck? That's what my rattle sounds like -

 

[Ksjrb03]

Just opened the window and drove. That’s what it is. Thanks so much! I’ll slap some Krytox on it and see if that works.

It will definitely work. Stay away from silicon lube, makes it worse.

 

[Ksjrb03]

Is the metallic/pop/click/rattle akin to the sound of golf clubs in your truck? That's what my rattle sounds like -

That’s a pretty good one. This is my tailgate clicky ticky rattle I can’t fix. Not my videos but same noise.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/gnarly-tailgate-rattle.20393/page-14#post-1468920

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/gnarly-tailgate-rattle.20393/page-6#post-988386

 

[ChrisE]

Ive had/have all the noises back there. If yours is the water bottle noise, that’s a squeak vs the metallic pop/click/rattle the tailgate causes. To troubleshoot the squeak, open the rear lift glass window and drive around a bit. If it stops it’s the weather stripping on the bottom of lift glass. Lube that up with krytox lube if that is your issue.

Thanks for the advice, but that is long ago tried. drove around with the window up, still there. had krylox put on, still there. Sprayed the whole thing with lithium grease everywhere. still there. Put damping material under all the stops, which when you wiggle them sounds similar. still here. It's a flaw in the tailgate design. I have the SAS. I wonder if anyone with the regular tires have this issue cause if they don't, it's all tied to the weight of the SAS wheel/tire

 

[ChrisE]

Krytox on the back window rubber seal that rubs against the tailgate.

not it. been down that road

 

[Ksjrb03]

Thanks for the advice, but that is long ago tried. drove around with the window up, still there. had krylox put on, still there. Sprayed the whole thing with lithium grease everywhere. still there. Put damping material under all the stops, which when you wiggle them sounds similar. still here. It's a flaw in the tailgate design. I have the SAS. I wonder if anyone with the regular tires have this issue cause if they don't, it's all tied to the weight of the SAS wheel/tire

Have you checked the fender TSB. That was the worst of all my noises back there.

 

[Herbie]

not it. been down that road

Sorry

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I’m having the same problem as others have noted. I've gone through every thing on it that could be an issue, I've sprayed lithium grease like some said to do. And no change. it's driving me nuts and seems to be getting worse. I have a bout 4,400 miles. I have brought to my dealer, but we originally thought it was the top and did a TSB that fixed nothing. I told them to forget about it. there is no one who knows how to address this and we'll wait until someone does. . As others have said, it sounds like I have water bottles rubbing together and actually is as bad on smooth roads now as bumpy. It has everything to do with a 100 lb tire hanging on the back cause people have said it stops if you remove the tire. The thinking is poor pinch welds or something. I've been in and out of the dealer with quality issues with this truck and have more that need to be addressed. This is such a drag. Please, someone post if they learn of a real fix or Ford, get this resolved. It's not isolated
@Ford Motor Company

Good morning! IF you send over a DM with your VIN and Ford dealer info, I can assist with your rattle concern on my end.

 

[StoicAF]

Thanks for the advice, but that is long ago tried. drove around with the window up, still there. had krylox put on, still there. Sprayed the whole thing with lithium grease everywhere. still there. Put damping material under all the stops, which when you wiggle them sounds similar. still here. It's a flaw in the tailgate design. I have the SAS. I wonder if anyone with the regular tires have this issue cause if they don't, it's all tied to the weight of the SAS wheel/tire

i have done all the same things you have and still have the noise As well.

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