Convertible Top crackling/creaking

[JohnDoe]

For the last seven months of ownership, whenever the vehicle hit a bump or depression in the road, a popping/creaking noise came from the dash(we thought). After several attempts to correct, the dealer finally isolated the noise to the header at the top of the windshield- where the top mates with the frame. The dealer lubricated the latches/alignment pins, but the noise continued. I decided to perform my own troubleshooting. I noticed when you turned the convertible latch handle from inside the car to let the top down, the noise abated. I studied the convertible top from the underside and noticed the alignment pins were metal, and when you put the top down, the pins settled into a "metal" socket, i.e., metal on metal. I purchased two rubber grommets that fit the alignment pins (pushed the grommet up to the top of the pin) and tested the corrected action. No more noise. Problem solved for 30 cents. The rubber grommets were 1/2 inch in diameter with a hole in the center about 1/4 inch. Hopes this helps those with similar problems.

This might be why sometimes I hear what sounds like a tiny ball bearing bouncing on top of a metal plate on the driver side latch mechanism.

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[TripleshotMcC]

bbjan38, where did you purchase your grommets? I need to try this fix. That creaking sound drives me crazy. You said 1/2" diameter, 1/4 inch hole, right. How thick is the grommet?

 

[mpwillis]

Hopefully that fix works. Great DIY folks on this site. Cross posting this for vert owners. Might be the source of some of the top transit Pop's.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23687 Rear window bracing rods popping out.

 

[JohnNJ]

2015 V6 Convertible - top makes creaking/squeaking noise on passenger side just above my head. Very loud and constant.
Car was manufactured in July 2015, purchased in August 2015 and noise started in September just over 1000 miles. Dealer has had it several days and cannot fix. Now wants to take it to local auto body shop they use to see if they can fix.
Reluctant to have non authorized Ford dealer start taking apart my new car. Any solutions or recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you. John

 

[windsorblackstang]

While driving I am getting a constant crackling/creaking noise coming from the front/left portion of my convertible top... right above my head. Anyone else have this issue? It is driving me insane. Between this, misaligned body panels, rattling from the light knob & faulty fuel gauge all in under a week of owning the car - I'm furious! What the actual F Ford?

Bro, I hear you. I've had mine for 3 months, and top squeaking/creaking started about 1.5 months ago. I was sure it was canvas squeaking on the plastic piece that runs left to right between the interior cloth top and exterior canvas/cloth top and not any of the moving parts/hinges/springs. I got silicone lubricant, spray it on every moving part I could find, and ran the top up and down twice to penetrate. This took a bit of patience as I didn't want any lubricant to spill and you have to have the top in different positions to get at different connections/hinges. I took it for a drive and I almost cried because I was so happy that there were no squeaks.

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