Rattle coming from tire mount on tailgate

[RoccoG]

Does anyone have a rattle that comes from the area where the rear tire is mounted on the tailgate? I have the sas wheels and tires on and the rattle happens all the time. Looking for a solution. Not sure if there is not enough support for the weight?

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[TXBronco1313]

Does anyone have a rattle that comes from the area where the rear tire is mounted on the tailgate? I have the sas wheels and tires on and the rattle happens all the time. Looking for a solution. Not sure if there is not enough support for the weight?

Yeah I had the same thing happen on my old 2023 Bronco I think there’s a tailgate recall on it if you look through the threads

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Yeah there's a TSB on the tailgate, but personally I wouldn't want to drop off my car for a replacement because I don't think the finish will come out as well as good as it did from the factory.

A lot of people had luck using grease on some spots in the tailgate, there's some more info here
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/tailgate-rattle-tick-issue-fix-tsb-23-2163.81786/

 

[RoccoG]

Yeah there's a TSB on the tailgate, but personally I wouldn't want to drop off my car for a replacement because I don't think the finish will come out as well as good as it did from the factory.

A lot of people had luck using grease on some spots in the tailgate, there's some more info here
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/tailgate-rattle-tick-issue-fix-tsb-23-2163.81786/

Thanks! Yeah i just read through some of the horror stories of people who brought theirs in for the replacement. Gonna try using the grease first.

 

[NorthShoreBronco]

Also check that the hinge bolts are tight. I had that issue. Tightened the bolts and it went away.

 

[Aspeer]

I have a 22 Wildtrack built in August of 22. Right outside of the TSB notice:

“2021-2022 Bronco vehicles built on or before 25-Jul-2022 may exhibit a rattle noise from the tailgate.”

I tried the white lithium grease trick mentioned above and it helped a little, but the rattle is still there. My Bronco is currently at the dealer (going on two weeks) for this issue.

 

[Lak34ers]

I have a 22 Wildtrack built in August of 22. Right outside of the TSB notice:

“2021-2022 Bronco vehicles built on or before 25-Jul-2022 may exhibit a rattle noise from the tailgate.”

I tried the white lithium grease trick mentioned above and it helped a little, but the rattle is still there. My Bronco is currently at the dealer (going on two weeks) for this issue.

Grease and a tailgate reinforcement fixed mine.

 

[RoccoG]

Grease and a tailgate reinforcement fixed mine.

Which tailgate reinforcement did you use?

 

[RoccoG]

I have a 22 Wildtrack built in August of 22. Right outside of the TSB notice:

“2021-2022 Bronco vehicles built on or before 25-Jul-2022 may exhibit a rattle noise from the tailgate.”

I tried the white lithium grease trick mentioned above and it helped a little, but the rattle is still there. My Bronco is currently at the dealer (going on two weeks) for this issue.

Interesting mine is a 2023 and was built in may of 2023

 

[Lak34ers]

Which tailgate reinforcement did you use?

Hammerbuilt very happy with it.

 

[Lak34ers]

Which tailgate reinforcement did you use?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Does anyone have a rattle that comes from the area where the rear tire is mounted on the tailgate? I have the sas wheels and tires on and the rattle happens all the time. Looking for a solution. Not sure if there is not enough support for the weight?

Hey, Rocco! I can take a closer look into your tire mount rattle concern if you are in need of assistance. Can you send us a PM with your VIN and the dealership name/location? To send a private message, just click on our username and select "Start Conversation".

 

[TLO]

The Rough Country brace is cheap and effective...

 

[Stu10]

I used one of the reinforcement plates (rough country) that does not replace the hinges and still had the tailgate rattle. I ended up going with the Smittybilt which replaced the hinges and zero rattle. Very happy with it!

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/2023-...l4fd-3p1ljt-KFvi3_xoCNmUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Summit981]

Yeah I had the same thing happen on my old 2023 Bronco I think there’s a tailgate recall on it if you look through the threads

“Old 2023 Bronco…” what?

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