Brand new F150 with rear passenger side rattle and peeling spray in bedliner

[explosive0]

Had rattles in 3 doors after pickup but was able to take care of 2 myself by adjusting the doors, however, the rear passenger door still rattles, which is driving me crazy. I sold my Tesla primarily for rattles, so feeling a little unhappy here.

Any tips on how to handle?

Also noticed the factory spray in bedliner is peeling from the edge, so guess I have to chase that down as well.

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[Stalemate]

This probably isn't helpful but awhile back I noticed a rattle coming from the front passenger door, it turned out that my last passenger had flipped the seatbelt around somehow and the buckle was rattling against the door frame.

 

[explosive0]

This probably isn't helpful but awhile back I noticed a rattle coming from the front passenger door, it turned out that my last passenger had flipped the seatbelt around somehow and the buckle was rattling against the door frame.

Unfortunately, it's not the seat belt. Seems to be coming from around the door seals.

 

[jetfixr1]

My forward passenger door had a rattle that drove me insane! I fixed it my sliding some felt tape inbetween the door trim and the door frame. On account of that, I was fully expecting it. My last 2 F-150s had the same issue and the Lightning was no different. Once a Ford, always a Ford

 

[Whammy Bar]

Rattles in the first 20k for me:

1. Driver's door seal (fixed, but only lasted 8k miles) ongoing
2. Passenger plastic trim opposite mirror
3. Driver's window switch plate
4. Gauge cluster bezel
5. Sunroof crossbar
6. Wiring harness behind glovebox
7. Rear window glass (TSB) but still rattles when not shut (ongoing)
8. Front passenger seat (ongoing)
9. Passenger door card (ongoing)

GOOD LUCK!

 

[Whammy Bar]

My forward passenger door had a rattle that drove me insane! I fixed it my sliding some felt tape inbetween the door trim and the door frame. On account of that, I was fully expecting it. My last 2 F-150s had the same issue and the Lightning was no different. Once a Ford, always a Ford

I'm sorry, but that's maddening.

 

[jetfixr1]

I'm sorry, but that's maddening.

I take comfort in knowing the B&O will drown out any rattles. In all seriousness, the truck is very quiet inside, even at highway speed, so any rattles will sound accentuated.

 

[Whammy Bar]

I take comfort in knowing the B&O will drown out any rattles. In all seriousness, the truck is very quiet inside, even at highway speed, so any rattles will sound accentuated.

I bought an EV to have a peaceful place to be after a not so peaceful day at work... Not to listen to it's shitty build quality rattle over every bump.

Should've known better.

 

[jetfixr1]

I bought an EV to have a peaceful place to be after a not so peaceful day at work... Not to listen to it's shitty build quality rattle over every bump.

Should've known better.

I understand. However, the Lightnings build quality and comfort is eons ahead of a Tesla and alot of other manufacturers. Ill take that over some slight rattles here and there. Seems like you’re still in warranty, I would get it documented at a dealer and see what they can do for you.

 

[explosive0]

Rattles in the first 20k for me:

1. Driver's door seal (fixed, but only lasted 8k miles) ongoing
2. Passenger plastic trim opposite mirror
3. Driver's window switch plate
4. Gauge cluster bezel
5. Sunroof crossbar
6. Wiring harness behind glovebox
7. Rear window glass (TSB) but still rattles when not shut (ongoing)
8. Front passenger seat (ongoing)
9. Passenger door card (ongoing)

GOOD LUCK!

Oh God. What have I done? The rattles on my Model X were driving me insane and the Lightning was supposed to be rattle free and quiet. lol

 

[gregoryhcain]

This probably isn't helpful but awhile back I noticed a rattle coming from the front passenger door, it turned out that my last passenger had flipped the seatbelt around somehow and the buckle was rattling against the door frame.

YES, this drove me nuts for a week! When I figured it out I had a good laugh . Glad to see your note to know I wasn’t the only one Thanks

 

[Stalemate]

Oh no, a week? I think I figured it out the same day. I would have been really mad haha.

 

[gregoryhcain]

Oh no, a week? I think I figured it out the same day. I would have been really mad haha.

I was kind of lazy. I kept trying to figure it out while I was driving, reaching in the glove box, the center console, under the seats, checking the dash while driving, etc. The sound always seemed like it was coming from closer to me than all the way across the cab. Then after almost giving up I noticed the seat belt had an odd appearance... and the rest is history...

 

[Lucky Larry]

i have had rattles coming from the right rear passenger area as well. after reading a few articles on this site it was mentioned that opening and closing the panoramic roof and cleaning and lubricating the gasket may solve the rattle.

i opened and closed my roof and but didnt clean the weather strip and the rattle disappeared.

You may also want to check the jack assembly behind the right rear seat and tighten the nut holding it down if its loose.

 

[explosive0]

i have had rattles coming from the right rear passenger area as well. after reading a few articles on this site it was mentioned that opening and closing the panoramic roof and cleaning and lubricating the gasket may solve the rattle.

i opened and closed my roof and but didnt clean the weather strip and the rattle disappeared.

You may also want to check the jack assembly behind the right rear seat and tighten the nut holding it down if its loose.

Thanks. I already checked the jack assembly, but will try cleaning the moon roof. If I had the option to get a Platinum without the moon roof, I'd have been all for it.

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