Interior Noises

[Sasuketr]

Same problem here, where the aluminum meats the glove box rattles also the area under the steering column. I wonder if a silicon spray will help? Has anyone tried it?

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[rdycoss1]

Yep, I got the same rattle at the light knob area after two weeks... I will mention it at the first service...

 

[Dragster]

I created a thread about this in the general discussion forum before I found this, so I'll just paste it here. Here's my issue:

I have had my car for a week now, and it has about 250 miles on it (it's not a daily driver). It is a PP GT. While putting some highway miles on the car tonight, I noticed a sound coming from the back of the car, so I turned off the music, and I could hear a squeaking or squealing sound coming from what appears to be somewhere near the rear passenger side of the car. At first I thought it might be the back seats rubbing together, especially since the temperature went down (it was about 45 at the time), but I put the rear passenger seat down and it still made the noise. It seemed to get a little louder over the next 30-40 miles, and it has stayed at that volume. It is really pretty loud. Obnoxiously so, I would say... It only starts to happen at 50+ mph, and only is really constant around 60+ mph.

Any ideas on what it could be? I'm not exactly sure where it's coming from since it was just me in the car, and I could only check so much while driving. It sounds like it may be coming from either the wheel well, the back seat area, the trunk, or the rear glass/roof area. It's a pretty high pitched squeal or squeak. Almost like a high pitched squirt gun. Ugh. This is SO frustrating and annoying! I've been waiting for this car since November, and now this... It's really put a damper on my excitement for the new car because I'm so sensitive to car squeaks--they drive me nuts (especially when the car only has 250 miles on it...)!

Thanks for any help or advice!

 

[Dat Boi Kumar]

Driver Side by the headlight knob Rattles too. It drives me crazy.
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[woofer196]

I have the light knob rattle but I'm also starting to hear a rattle from the driver's side rear seat panel. I have the convertible - anyone else hearing something similar? I haven't been able to fool around with it because it is obviously behind me. I'm going to have to get someone to sit back there and figure it out.

 

[McCringleberry]

I have the same noise in the videos and even took a video. Ford Service guys couldnt get it to make the noise, naturally. I emailed them my video and they said they have to hear it to fix it. Needless to say after them having my car for two days and not finding it, I gave up.

Was anyone able to fix it? Did the dealer giving you a new knob fix the issue?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0cVFfMACbkBUC15OXlmSzcxcEk/view?usp=sharing

 

[Bay1Stang]

At 1000 miles I'm getting a very annoying rattle at the passenger side around the glove box.

 

[Blacksheep]

I've noticed a slight rattling from the passenger door, almost sounding like the door is loose in its hinges, when I go over heavy pavement. I had the same thing pop up (but way worse) in my S197's driver-side door around 30,000 miles. Not thrilled that it happened at 500 miles. We'll see.

Superglue your passenger door and have your passengers enter the driver door. :cheers:

 

[tsunami]

My dad's Ford had a bad rattle in the driver's door. The shop couldn't figure out what was wrong. A few years later the electric window motor died and they had to remove a door panel. They not only fixed the motor but removed a small metal wrench that had been left in the door panel since it was built.

 

[argile2000]

Is there any new developments on the Dash noise... I am starting to be annoyed by it.

 

[OppoLock]

I've noticed a slight rattling from the passenger door, almost sounding like the door is loose in its hinges, when I go over heavy pavement. I had the same thing pop up (but way worse) in my S197's driver-side door around 30,000 miles. Not thrilled that it happened at 500 miles. We'll see.

I get that too.

There's a rattle coming from almost every corner of the interior:

-drivers side A/C vent
-dash trim rattles on far left, above steering column, in middle, and far right
-hidden passenger door rattle
-rear passenger mystery rattle
-subwoofer trunk squeak that I fixed by tugging at the insulation

The materials are great. The build quality is pathetic IMO.

 

[Endokendal]

Is there any new developments on the Dash noise... I am starting to be annoyed by it.

I reported it to my dealer and had them try to resolve it... But of course they couldn't get it to make noise and thus didn't do anything.:headbonk: It makes noise at least 50% of the time when I'm driving. :( I'm thinking I'll try to shove some thin cardboard down there between the dash and pillar. I'll let you know if that works.

 

[argile2000]

I reported it to my dealer and had them try to resolve it... But of course they couldn't get it to make noise and thus didn't do anything.:headbonk: It makes noise at least 50% of the time when I'm driving. :( I'm thinking I'll try to shove some thin cardboard down there between the dash and pillar. I'll let you know if that works.

For sure keep me posted... The weather were I live is supposed to be good this weekend so I will tinker a little too. I reported it to my dealer but did not take it in yet. I sent a PM to Ford service on here as well. I want to start the documentation trail.

I am also starting to think there are two problems...

1) The actual light switch. Maybe something inside the switch rattling. (This area makes the most noise)

2) The actual Aluminum Dash section. ( The noise happens in other areas )

 

[Endokendal]

Yeah, others have said it is their light switch and still others complain about the aluminum dash. I'm fairly certain mine is the pillar/dash abutment. We'll see!

 

[Droid_Junky]

I'm thinking about removing both Aluminum pieces and fixing this myself (both dealers ignored it). Anyone have a guide, or a website link on how to remove it?

The piece below the dash panel along the door snaps off easily. I just used a plastic pry tool. The piece that surrounds the swith appears to be bolted in place. It doesn't budge with the pry tool. I pryed on every corner. That's as far as I've got.

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