Loose rattling glove box door-attn ford svc!

[dbm1515]

My 2011 Limited has a loose glove compartment door that rattles constantly. You can push the door in an inch further than what it takes to latch it and it bounces back out. Took it to dealer twice and after the second time, they said they didn't know how to fix it. How is that even possible? Are the doors on the compartment supposed to be so loose? Would love for someone from ford to offer a solution to me. Thanks.

 

[blwnsmoke]

That sounds rediculous... I've taken mine apart to change the cabin air filter.. it is very simple.. not sure how they can't figure that out.

Spring cord attached?

Plastic stoppers intact?

 

[1995E]

This was a common problem when the 2011's came out. It was something about glovebox rattle. I think you can find a thread on it if you search google or just click the link here.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316055

 

[foxtemple]

My rattle was caused by the light switch rubbing up against the plastic. I put a little felt pad on the plastic and the sound went away. Are any XLT's experiencing this rattle? I think they might not have lights in the glove box? Not sure...

 

[dbm1515]

Ok, so I read the forums and I used some double sided tape and velcro, placed it over the rubber bumper on the left side and that solved the rattle. Here's another issue: I think pieces of my glove compartment door are missing. Is there supposed to be some sort of cable on the right side? I see a place where something slides in, but nothing is there. Does anyone have info or a picture of what is supposed to be there? Thanks for all the help so far. This may have something to do with why the door is so loose.

 

[peterk9]

Ok, so I read the forums and I used some double sided tape and velcro, placed it over the rubber bumper on the left side and that solved the rattle. Here's another issue: I think pieces of my glove compartment door are missing. Is there supposed to be some sort of cable on the right side? I see a place where something slides in, but nothing is there. Does anyone have info or a picture of what is supposed to be there? Thanks for all the help so far. This may have something to do with why the door is so loose.

There isn't any cable or anything like that on mine. The only thing I have is the switch for the light on the left side.

Peter