Eureka!

[Potatman]

I finally figured out how to fix annoying plastic on plastic rattle as you're going over bumps. It is the driver side defroster vent hitting the upper dash. I've taken it to the dealer once and tried to tell him that's what it was they said there's no way. So I took this right angle screwdriver and slid it in there between the two and they're now there's no more rattles.

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[Dad]

I hope that's a temporary fix.

 

[TrailMaster]

Well, you will have quick access to a screwdriver when needed.

 

[2024_xl_hybrid b&w]

You need a ford logo on the top of that screwdriver!

 

[Ozarkbeard]

There's a TSB for that. No screwdriver needed.

Found this by doing a simple thread title search for "rattle"
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/anyone-have-tsb-24-2317-dash-rattles-done-yet.56547/

 

[Blue_Max]

More pictures, please.

 

[Dukeallen]

It's been a day. Has it popped the windshield yet?

 

[Gray Goose]

It's been a day. Has it popped the windshield yet?

Exactly what I was thinking. Personally I would have gone with something plastic rather than metal. Then again, maybe the additional metal brings the plastic to metal ratio into balance.

 

[Bobby Chapman]

At first. It looked like a RATTLEsnake.

 

[Gray Goose]

At first. It looked like a RATTLEsnake.

Snakes are this thread: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ick-sonoran-gopher-snake-in-engine-bay.67957/

 

[rlhdweman]

I suppose, it is tough to find a matchbook today!

 

[Potatman]

No it hasn't fallen out yet and I would have went with something plastic if I had something with a right angle on it but couldn't think of anything. The screwdriver was wide enough where it puts pressure on the defrost vent to push it away from the dash.

 

[Bobby Chapman]

Snakes are this thread: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ick-sonoran-gopher-snake-in-engine-bay.67957/

WOW

 

[Toddman45]

Pretty sure some quarter inch foam tape would have the same solution, plus there's no risk of losing a screwdriver and adding a whole brand new rattle and problem to your vehicle.

 

[Potatman]

It is a 2024 XLT with the premium package

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