Dash/windshield rattle

[MaverickCruiser]

Well 500 miles in my Maverick developed the infamous dash/windshield rattle. At first it was bearable with the radio on but has gotten progressively worse. Taking it in to the dealer Thursday. Hoping they will be able to fix it, but sounds like this is the first time they'll be experiencing this issue

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[Ford Motor Company]

Well 500 miles in my Maverick developed the infamous dash/windshield rattle. At first it was bearable with the radio on but has gotten progressively worse. Taking it in to the dealer Thursday. Hoping they will be able to fix it, but sounds like this is the first time they'll be experiencing 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.

 

[Aherpa]

Well 500 miles in my Maverick developed the infamous dash/windshield rattle. At first it was bearable with the radio on but has gotten progressively worse. Taking it in to the dealer Thursday. Hoping they will be able to fix it, but sounds like this is the first time they'll be experiencing this issue

I'll be watching this thread hoping for more information as events unfold because my Lariat has developed a dash rattle as well.
Thanks

 

[MaverickCruiser]

I'll be watching this thread hoping for more information as events unfold because my Lariat has developed a dash rattle as well.
Thanks

Picked up my truck today. The service center removed trim around the windshield and checked for spacers that might be causing the noise but found none. They reinstalled the trim and didn't notice the noise afterwards. However driving home I still hear the tapping sound. Debating on whether it's worth going another 2 days without my truck to bring it back in or just learn to live with it.

 

[bgn]

Picked up my truck today. The service center removed trim around the windshield and checked for spacers that might be causing the noise but found none. They reinstalled the trim and didn't notice the noise afterwards. However driving home I still hear the tapping sound. Debating on whether it's worth going another 2 days without my truck to bring it back in or just learn to live with it.

I've been living with it for a year and it has absolutely soured me on the ownership experience.

It's going into the dealer again on Monday for the 17th time since April of last year.

I suggest you continue pushing the dealer and Ford to find a resolution for you.

 

[Scupking]

Just learn to live with it. Could be anything. Mine developed it around 1k miles… Not worth the dealership ripping apart your truck multiple times not to fix the issue. It’s not as bad as my old 07 mustang gt. I had to hit the dash multiple times hard to stop it form rattling. I even stuffed paper towels in it. Still didn’t help…

 

[MaverickCruiser]

Just learn to live with it. Could be anything. Mine developed it around 1k miles… Not worth the dealership ripping apart your truck multiple times not to fix the issue. It’s not as bad as my old 07 mustang gt. I had to hit the dash multiple times hard to stop it form rattling. I even stuffed paper towels in it. Still didn’t help…

In an old car quirks are charming and give character. In a new vehicle they are just annoying

 

[Braderick]

Would something like this do the trick?

Just unload an entire can and hope for the best!

 

[MaverickCruiser]

Would something like this do the trick?

Just unload an entire can and hope for the best!

maybe but I assume it would wear off? Definitely not ideal for a less than 1 month old vehicle

 

[Gullzway]

If you have State farm or other insurance with $100 glass deductible, a mysteriously cracked windshield will get replaced by Safelite and the rattle goes away.

If it sounds anything like mine did. It's definitely not something you can live with.
Fortunately I had a rock cracked my windshield and it was replaced by Safelite, no more rattle after that.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zxPTvuPF9uW93j3N6

 

[Shay]

Small rubber O-rings pushed into the gaps.

 

[MaverickCruiser]

Small rubber O-rings pushed into the gaps.

Thanks, just between the windshield and trim you mean?

 

[HiYoAu]

I encountered that problem. I found the exterior plastic cowling just aft of the hood where it meets the windshield was misfit. I had to press down and smooth out the fit to get rid of the buzz/rattle.

 

[Shay]

Thanks, just between the windshield and trim you mean?

I'm experimenting. Between the base of the windshield and plastic dash is one spot. The idea is to create some extra tension on the plastic that stabilizes it and keeps it from resonating.

 

[kkreit01]

Mine isn't rattling against the dash. Mine sounds exactly like my Ram did in (only) cold weather. It's the plastic guide pins/spacers when they first install the windshield. I'm not having the dealer mess with it. They'll just cause more rattles. I may try removing the cowl this summer. Someone got rid of the rattle by spraying silicone spray between the dash and windshield. I would think you'd have to re-apply often. Other got rid of it when replacing windshield -- which may be a matter of time (upright angle proned to rock chips).

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