Window Rattle When Closing Door

[Baconator]

This 2-door is my first vehicle with frameless windows. My driver door window rattles when I close the door (window is up). It is not horrible, but the rattle is right at my ear level and it's not what I expected from a new vehicle.

Passenger side does not make this noise, but it might be misaligned because it gets caught on the weather stripping.

I may try to post a video tomorrow to demonstrate.

Anyone else have this issue when closing the door?

EDIT: Added video.

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[Ksjrb03]

Yup. Same driver door rattles when opening and closing. Feels and sounds extremely cheap. I was able to fix both passenger getting caught on weather stripping. They never rattles like the driver door does. One day I’ll take it apart again and really dig in.

 

[Dirtyjed]

Yes they do.
My passenger window doesn't auto roll up all the time either. Soft top problems.

 

[Dr.Detroit]

door alignment maybe? check the hinge pins and bolts when I took my doors off I had this happen when I put them back on, I took them off and put them back on, problem solved for me. it's worth a shot.

 

[Tkekich]

the driver window on my two door does it as well. It's a giant piece of unsupported glass. It's irritating as heck but nothing can be done about it.

 

[jrstorm1007]

Just wait until you drive over some train tracks with the windows half down

 

[Ford Motor Company]

This 2-door is my first vehicle with frameless windows. My driver door window rattles when I close the door (window is up). It is not horrible, but the rattle is right at my ear level and it's not what I expected from a new vehicle.

Passenger side does not make this noise, but it might be misaligned because it gets caught on the weather stripping.

I may try to post a video tomorrow to demonstrate.

Anyone else have this issue when closing the door?

Hi there! Can you send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I want to look into this window rattle concern. Thank you!

 

[Baconator]

Hi there! Can you send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I want to look into this window rattle concern. Thank you!

Thank you @Ford Motor Company for reaching out. Sent you PM with VIN and dealer information. Added video to original post also.

 

[Brockdog12]

I have two small issues, driver door rattle near B pillar, noticed this morning and right rear window too far up into weather stripping, when you open the door it hangs, won't be good on the window if left that way, dealer visit will need to be scheduled.

 

[leeway10]

Hi there! Can you send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I want to look into this window rattle concern. Thank you!

I have the same issue with my 4door Badlands. If you roll the windows down about 1/4 of the way and hit any bumps in the road the windows will rattle and shake so hard it sounds like the windows are about to brake and fall off the vehicle.

Is there a way to fix this issue?

 

[Baconator]

So I took it to the dealer on March 10th and they said they cannot do anything about the driver side window rattle when closing because it is a "false" pillar and there is nothing to support the window.

I took a little closer look and I think the window is rattling because the vertical weatherstripping near the top corner is not thick enough to support/put a little pressure on the window when closing (as the door latches).

As a test, I took some black cotton fabric and packed it behind the weatherstripping (from the top corner down for about 4 inches) and the rattle is much less noticeable. I also noticed the weatherstripping is not glued in place (you can slowly pull it to the left and it separates from the plastic trim easily. Maybe this is normal so it can expand/contract with temperature changes.

Below is a picture of the top corner access and my before/after videos.

Questions:
1. Is the weatherstripping attached properly?
2. Any comments on the DIY improvement? Long term, I think it needs to be a rubber or additional weatherstripping piece.
3. @Ford Motor Company Is there a better solution from Ford? I can't post these videos in our PM thread.

 

[Coldsmoke]

This 2-door is my first vehicle with frameless windows. My driver door window rattles when I close the door (window is up). It is not horrible, but the rattle is right at my ear level and it's not what I expected from a new vehicle.

Passenger side does not make this noise, but it might be misaligned because it gets caught on the weather stripping.

I may try to post a video tomorrow to demonstrate.

Anyone else have this issue when closing the door?

EDIT: Added video.

Are you saying it only "rattles" when closing the door? Does it rattle when driving? Do you hear an air leak coming from that window when driving?

If it's just when closing the door, it could be considered normal. I listened to your video several times and compared it to my 4 door BL and there is a subtle difference but I am not sure if that implies a problem or maybe just the difference in sound from a recording versus live.

 

[smrpilot]

Hi there! Can you send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I want to look into this window rattle concern. Thank you!

Can I send you my info too? I'm having a similar issue with my passenger door window on my 2-door. Much looser than the driver door and the weather stripping is gapping/tearing which makes for a howling wind noise even when fully closed. It's done this from day one. My dealership was looking into it, but I've heard nothing back.

 

[smrpilot]

Can I send you my info too? I'm having a similar issue with my passenger door window on my 2-door. Much looser than the driver door and the weather stripping is gapping/tearing which makes for a howling wind noise even when fully closed. It's done this from day one. My dealership was looking into it, but I've heard nothing back.

Here's a picture of what is going on with the passenger door.

 

[JMY217]

Just wait until you drive over some train tracks with the windows half down

I thought they were going to shatter. I like about 1/3 the way open, if I get to half or a little more it seems to stop.

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