Squeak coming from Cargo Area - Fixed ✅

[Nomadik]

Can this happen on the 2023 ? Bronco Wildtrak . I have the same issue

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Can this happen on the 2023 ? Bronco Wildtrak . I have the same issue

The tailgate squeak can happen to any of us with the bronco or jeep...the fix with the krytox/weatherstripping was taken from a jeep squeak fix, I believe. The metal and the weatherstripping get dry due to environment and start to squeak where they rub.

If you mean the body squeak with the rubbing panel, this is not as common and across the board. I haven't had this issue . I don't think most have had this issue but It looks like a few people have had an alignment issue from the panel/strike plate/etc...but still doesn't seem as common as people who have had no issues.

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[kiddinaround00]

Adding to the thread. I fixed my squeak using permatex synthetic grease (I can’t buy Krytox in Canada) and applying a thin layer to the outside rubber portion of the back window. The squeak went away immediately.

 

[Wharthog]

One more add, I had a squeak that was not fixed by any type of lube. I tried the panel fox and that helped a bit but the squeak persisted. I noticed that the passenger side of the top with no squeak was resting higher above the rear quarter panel than the drivers side with the squeak. I took one of those round felt pads that you put on the bottom of a chair leg and placed it on top of the drivers side quarter panel to lift up that side of the top. No more squeaking!

 

[mbdlds]

Has TSB 22-2097 been updated for the 2023 model year? I just started getting a loud chirping sound when go over bumps after 8 months of no issues.

 

[Trialmx]

Never had hard top issues like many others, no squeaks or noises from anywhere except plastic rattle around the sub with certain music. After a year or so I noticed a faint squeaking/metal/plastic bottle sound coming from the rear. Found the hard top cap passenger side fitment TSB, and yes mine is tight. The fender and filler panels have always looked wonky. However, while playing around I noticed a really annoying loose fit that seems to be my squeaky culprit. It is the fitment around the passenger tail light and rear fender. Driver side is nice and snug and doesn’t squeak at all, but the passenger side is crazy noisey. See video.

My pax tail light has a bit of a wiggle to it. I didn't suspect it was squeaking but after seeing your video I'll look into it more. Thanks for your post.

 

[Packen8]

Never had hard top issues like many others, no squeaks or noises from anywhere except plastic rattle around the sub with certain music. After a year or so I noticed a faint squeaking/metal/plastic bottle sound coming from the rear. Found the hard top cap passenger side fitment TSB, and yes mine is tight. The fender and filler panels have always looked wonky. However, while playing around I noticed a really annoying loose fit that seems to be my squeaky culprit. It is the fitment around the passenger tail light and rear fender. Driver side is nice and snug and doesn’t squeak at all, but the passenger side is crazy noisey. See video.

That’s something that just should not happen with any new vehicle any brand…. Terrible ! Fingers crossed no issues yet other then my driver side door was loose upon delivery it will be a year in January …..reservation on 7/14/20

 

[DFR]

I applied the Krytox this morning...we'll see how it works...

DFR


UPDATE...UPDATE...UPDATE - 12/07/2023

The Krytox works as advertised and that annoying squeak when on a wash board/bumpy road is gone...


UPDATE...UPDATE...UPDATE - 12/19/2023

After several wash and wipe down cycles the Krytox continues to quiet the squeaky rear door/window assembly.

 

[Meloco]

Has anyone tried this stuff instead of Krytox.

 

[telenerd]

I got the water bottle squeak. Removed spare and found some loose bolts for the carrier. Squeak still there. Today I rode in the back of bronco to verify it was a seal and it was! I was worried it was the tailgate or top.

Cleaned the seal and was quite dirty. Then used Vasoline to soften up the seal. Why spend money on that Ford special lube when I got Vasoline handy.

Will report back!

 

[telenerd]

Well cleaning the rubber seal on rear hatch and applying Vasoline to soften it up fixed the issue! No need to order that tiny Ford lube bottle!

 

[Dialtone]

Has anyone tried this stuff instead of Krytox.

If that uses petroleum as a base I'd avoid using it on door seals. From what I read I saw no recommendation to use it on soft seals of any kind..

 

[Ksjrb03]

Well cleaning the rubber seal on rear hatch and applying Vasoline to soften it up fixed the issue! No need to order that tiny Ford lube bottle!

I would not use vasoline or any petroleum based product on these rubber seals, will degrade them over time. The krytox is used for a reason. You can also add some felt tape or other stripping to stop the seal on paint squeaking.

 

[telenerd]

I would not use vasoline or any petroleum based product on these rubber seals, will degrade them over time. The krytox is used for a reason. You can also add some felt tape or other stripping to stop the seal on paint squeaking.

Hum okay. I will wipe it off and try a silicon based lube. Thanks for tips.

 

[Givemefuel77]

Thank you as well. The Bronco6G community is super helpful. This fix solved my tail-gate / rear window squeak 100%.

Thanks for posting! It worked 100% and Ford should add to there factory builds! Took mine all the way across.

 

[Gsxrkllr]

Just wanted to put my two cents in, I also had an annoying squeak / watterbottle sound coming from the tailgate area. I ordered they Kryotex and lubed up all the seals in the area, I even took off my hardtop and lubed every availeable seal no go. It ended up being the spare tire. The lug nuts were VERY disturbingly loose. Cant blaim this on ford, I had a flat a few weeks ago and droped the tire off at a local shop to be patched. They threw the patched tire on the tailgate. At any rate I just wanted to confirm it makes the same annoying sound as all of these others. Thanks for the tips, I'm sure my efforts prevented some furture noises

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