Finally stopped the rear speaker rattle issue

[MarkLally]

After removing the real speaker panels for the fifth time, I have finally solved my rear speaker rattle issue. There was no rattle with the stock speakers of course, but after installing a four channel amplifier (with powered sub-woofer), I was forced to turn down the rear balance to not overpower the stock rear speakers. After upgrading to a better rear speaker, I was left with a VERY annoying rattle at certain frequencies.
The first step was insulating the speaker grills with foam pads and it helped, but did not solve the issue.
Step two was hot gluing the speaker panels separate panels together, again it helped but did not solve the issue.
Step three and final attempt worked. The self stick rubber sound deadening sheets did the trick once and for all.
I can't say if the sound deadening sheets would have done the trick by themselves, as I didn't do it in that order.
If I had to do it over again( with hindsight) I still probably would do all three.
I can finally enjoy my music like I had planed all along.
It sure would be nice (and reasonable) for Ford to offer the BO system on lesser trims, but instead they force you to buy leather seats and low profile tires to get the good sound systems, both of witch would be deal killers for me.

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[burningashes987]

Do you have a guide on what trim pieces need to be removed for removing the speaker cover? I have a rattle that I suspect is coming from my rear left speaker cover as well

 

[Carlitos_92]

After removing the real speaker panels for the fifth time, I have finally solved my rear speaker rattle issue. There was no rattle with the stock speakers of course, but after installing a four channel amplifier (with powered sub-woofer), I was forced to turn down the rear balance to not overpower the stock rear speakers. After upgrading to a better rear speaker, I was left with a VERY annoying rattle at certain frequencies.
The first step was insulating the speaker grills with foam pads and it helped, but did not solve the issue.
Step two was hot gluing the speaker panels separate panels together, again it helped but did not solve the issue.
Step three and final attempt worked. The self stick rubber sound deadening sheets did the trick once and for all.
I can't say if the sound deadening sheets would have done the trick by themselves, as I didn't do it in that order.
If I had to do it over again( with hindsight) I still probably would do all three.
I can finally enjoy my music like I had planed all along.
It sure would be nice (and reasonable) for Ford to offer the BO system on lesser trims, but instead they force you to buy leather seats and low profile tires to get the good sound systems, both of witch would be deal killers for me.

Glad you got it fixed.

I added those same speakers in the rear. I slathered sound mat over everything back there when I had the panels off and it had a much bigger impact than swapping the speakers IMHO.

Do you have a guide on what trim pieces need to be removed for removing the speaker cover? I have a rattle that I suspect is coming from my rear left speaker cover as well

It's a lot; most of the ones behind the rear seat. Your best bet is to look on Youtube for a video that shows the panel removal. There is a secret to the last panel that the speaker is attached to; most of us break a tab getting it out.

 

[MarkLally]

Do you have a guide on what trim pieces need to be removed for removing the speaker cover? I have a rattle that I suspect is coming from my rear left speaker cover as well

Like Carlitos_92 said, I would watch a video before attempting. I would not suggest trying to save time by only removing a few panels, it's a waste of time, remove everything on both sides and soundproof both speaker panels.
First, lift the door jam/ under seat panels by lifting strait up (very easy). Second, lift strait up on the small inset sliding panels (they are on guides) install back by sliding back down on the guides. Put the seat bottom back down and fold the rear seat foreword.
Next remove the side/rear panels by pulling to the center of the truck for the whole panel, this one is kind of tough as you have to maneuver the seat belt out of the lower panel and it's really tight fitting in some places.
Then remove the rear panel by pulling toward the front of the truck and leave hanging on the seat belts. This one is easy also.
Remove the 7mm bolt on the bottom of the light colored speaker panels, then pull the bottom of the speaker panels towards the center of the truck, but put no pressure on the tops of the speaker panels.
The next step is not so easy, but MUST be followed, or you WILL break the tabs on the speaker panel. Set up a flashlight so you can see the top attachment points. You must use about a 2' prybar or some other thin strait stick type object to push up on the top tabs as you gently pull them towards the center of the truck. One tab is in front of the speaker and one is behind. If you don' push up first, they WILL break. The speaker panels will need to stay attached to the truck unless you want to unattached the mounting bolt of the seat belt at the bottom of the belt.
If you have never removed car panels before, this job could be a little intimidating.

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