Does this area creak for anyone else?

[ryun]

When the temperature is just right the sunglasses/rearview/dome lights area creaks while the truck is in motion. Sounds like two pieces of plastic are applying pressure on one another. I don't have any sunglasses in here.

I can't reproduce it predictably and when it does happen I can't prevent it by applying force to hold the sections here in place.

Not a huge deal as the conditions don't occur very often but it does otherwise ruin a nice, quiet cabin. Curious if anyone else has this momentary problem and has found a long term solution.

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[marc_hanna]

No, but I got some rattly trim between the glovebox and the passenger side door

 

[Drillerr]

No, but I had my passenger front door inner panel replaced under warranty because of a persistent squeak.

 

[Monkey]

No, but I got some rattly trim between the glovebox and the passenger side door

That seems to be the most common area. That and the passenger side A-pillar. It’s actually the trim/cover for the A-pillar that seems to be the problem as it does not fit properly. The clips don’t hold and it wiggles or sits funny where the dash trim rubs on it.

 

[marc_hanna]

That seems to be the most common area. That and the passenger side A-pillar. It’s actually the trim/cover for the A-pillar that seems to be the problem as it does not fit properly. The clips don’t hold and it wiggles or sits funny where the dash trim rubs on it.

I had my wife drive tonight while I investigated. I think you’re right. I’m going shim it an see if I can stop it.

 

[MM in SouthTX]

My sunroof rattles a little. The cabin is so quiet that it's irritating to hear. I open and close the shade to make it go away but that only lasts a bit.

 

[kstype]

I mainly notice squeaks in the door panels but only if I rest my knee on the side of them - the mix of hard plastics and the aluminum panels seems to be a bad combo.

The only other issue I have is a rattle that is coming out of my C-pillar on the passenger side - still trying to hone in on what is causing that.

Other than that, this is the most peaceful vehicle I’ve ever owned to drive, quiet, smooth and I love it.

 

[NGBCFord]

No, but I had my passenger front door inner panel replaced under warranty because of a persistent squeak.

I have the same issue. Trying to find the exact spot so I can try to adjust but no luck so far.

 

[Drillerr]

My squeak was coming from the faux wood panel.

 

[ryun]

These are all areas for me to investigate at least. Thanks for the ideas!

 

[Green1]

Every time I think I have a rattling panel, it turns out to be something else. My most common one seems to be the passenger seatbelt buckle tapping the B-pillar if it was left twisted, or stuff bouncing around in the glovebox.

After my Tesla I have to say I'm seriously impressed by the complete lack of rattles/squeaks in this vehicle, it feels so solid!

 

[chl]

Except for my old Crown Vic (now deceased after a run in with a tractor trailer) I'd say the Lightning is the quietest vehicle I have ever owned.

When weather permits I drive with the windows open, and usually have my music playing through the data USB port from an SSD formatted 'exfat' so it would have to be a loud squeak for me to hear.

My previous truck was a 2001 Ranger, given to a grandson when I got the Lightning. Compared to that truck, this is paradise!

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