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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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tailgate door noise

Anybody do anything to lessen rattles and such from the tailgate door?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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what kind of noise you here
 
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Betta
what kind of noise you here
Sort of a loose door type sound but not squeaky.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Check the door where the jack is sometimes that door will be off
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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You can check the condition of the rubber bumpers. They are responsible for keeping the door quiet. There is also a fuzzy wrap on the steel 'loop' for the window that wears out. I've used a bit of duct tape to help keep that connection tighter. Ford will sell you new rubber plugs for the tailgate and doors.

I am assuming this info is good for '05's - I've got a '92 with a quarter-million miles that gets a new rattle every week.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Thanks for the replies,Guys.
It seems most of the annoying noise was coming from the compartment door on left that wasn't secured properly with the cargo mat rubbing against it..
 
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