LISTEN: MIC rear window rattle

[Bingham23]

I just recently crossed over 3k miles which is when the rear window rattle started. It has gotten consistently worse over the last month. 4 door MIC badlands non-Sasquatch.

It seems to be coming from where the lift glass and tailgate meet; I drove around with the lift glass open and tailgate closed—no rattle.

I reached out to my local Ford dealer and they said they have no service appointments until early March. I’m really hoping this can get resolved as it’s made driving the Bronco around quite annoying. I’m sure that I could reduce some of the noise by rigging up some weather stripping, however, I’d rather have it fixed under a warranty claim. Has anyone else run into this issue?

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[jehines3]

Us soft top folks have rattles, period.

 

[RC Bronco]

Hmmm… this is interesting. I’m currently on a trip out to Death Valley and have started to hear similar rattling from somewhere in the cargo area, I suspected the tailgate itself, but might have to test that by rolling with the rear window up… kinda cold for that right now though

 

[Rickperry]

I’ve had success with cleaning the weather seals of the tailgate and rear windows, then applying a generous amount of silicone lubricant (WD-40, careful with what google shows you )
with a paper towel. If it keeps squeaking try even more. overtime it will attract dirt/dust and start to squeak again you’ll have to clean and reapply.

I recently took off my mid panel and got it was very dusty and dry. When I put it back on I got a lot of squeaking so I’ll have to clean those and give it a pass with the silicone lube.
Good luck!

 

[Ksjrb03]

I know you said lifting glass stopped the rattle, which is interesting. But I just fixed this noise over the weekend and gonna do a post on it. For me it was the stupid bracket that mounts to the roll bar. Not an easy fix, but my Bronco is finally quiet, except the other squeaks and rattles lol.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I just recently crossed over 3k miles which is when the rear window rattle started. It has gotten consistently worse over the last month. 4 door MIC badlands non-Sasquatch.

It seems to be coming from where the lift glass and tailgate meet; I drove around with the lift glass open and tailgate closed—no rattle.

I reached out to my local Ford dealer and they said they have no service appointments until early March. I’m really hoping this can get resolved as it’s made driving the Bronco around quite annoying. I’m sure that I could reduce some of the noise by rigging up some weather stripping, however, I’d rather have it fixed under a warranty claim. Has anyone else run into this issue?

Hi there! Would you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership name and location? I’d like to look into this concern on my end.

 

[projectbadlands]

Just sent, thank you.

All they are going to tell you is contact your dealer. The case number they give you means nothing at all. Lol

 

[reigny]

All they are going to tell you is contact your dealer. The case number they give you means nothing at all. Lol

That's actually not true. I got pretty far with @Ford Motor Company helping me with my issue.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

Dude, that’s some serious rattling. Sounds like loose joints or brackets.

 

[nc-hiker]

I had this issue. I took it to my local Ford dealer yesterday. They applied lubricant to the rubber seal that's between the back window and the tailgate. That silenced it.

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