Wind / Whistle Noise from Front Door / Mirror?

[SWEET ST]

Outside mirror? Wind Noise from Front Passenger Door

Peter

I don't know from where. The mirrors look they are the new ones.

 

[Ruz]

I have never noticed it with the windows up, but the other day I had my windows down and while driving at about 40ish mph the mirror really whistled. It is kind of annoying....

 

[SteveAZ]

Search Mirror Whistle, plenty of threads

 

[peterk9]

New gasket installed noise still there. It will be going back tomorrow Monday and they can keep it until this is resolved.

Any update on this?

Peter

 

[peterk9]

This is the low speed whistle. The dealer heard the whistle on my vehicle and verified it existed on a couple other 2020 explorers they had on the lot as well. They reported it to Ford and are awaiting a response or repair from Ford. Their input was not the first on this issue. They will call me when they get feedback. As with a few other issues, there is no fix or info back from Ford.

Any news on this Tony?

Peter

 

[peterk9]

I have never noticed it with the windows up, but the other day I had my windows down and while driving at about 40ish mph the mirror really whistled. It is kind of annoying....

Your thread was merged with this one found with the 'Search' feature.

Peter

 

[SWEET ST]

I had same issue and it wasn't the mirrors it was the door gasket. They replaced all the gaskets from the driver side door and noise is gone with the wind...

 

[Ken St John]

Our new ST (1/20 build) has this noise as well. Very noticeable at 65mph and up. I mentioned it on a service visit, and the writeup says "Verified customer concern. Normal for vehicle." Huh? I guess this guy thinks it's "normal" to have a wind whistle!! Love to hear what the engineers at Ford think of that!! Guess I'll watch this thread and see what the consensus is for a "fix," and I'll go in and ask again!!

Ken

 

[peterk9]

Replacing the mirror has fixed the issue for some members Ken. Try driving it with the mirror folded and see if the noise changes/disappears.

Peter

 

[allmyEXes]

Take it to the dealer.

 

[peterk9]

Take it to the dealer.

He did. Dealer said it was "normal".

 

[allmyEXes]

I didn't read every word, but the new car dealers are the best.

 

[Rat72]

Unless anyone’s has a fix comments are not necessary!

 

[allmyEXes]

I'm just trying to help .Maybe a $3.50 tube of RTV? You could seal around the gappy edges.

 

[SWEET ST]

That is not normal. My issue was the outer door gasket not the mirror. I had the newer mirror installed from built. I say take it to a different dealer and don't say what this dum dealer said and see what that one says.

 

[Vash610]

I went to the dealership and they replaced some moldings and the wind noise was gone. My theory though is that when it's warmer I don't hear the wind noise as much, so hard to say. It definitely reduced it down to zero though.

Happy to say after 4 months still no sound of the wind noise. So definitely fixable.

 

[Ken St John]

Replacing the mirror has fixed the issue for some members Ken. Try driving it with the mirror folded and see if the noise changes/disappears.

Peter

Thanks ... I tried a brief run today and closing the mirrors seemed to help, but I need to do some more testing to be sure it was not just wishful thinking!! I'll admit the noise is faint, but still annoying. I may try the masking tape idea as well. Perhaps if I show them the "fix" they'll decide it's not "normal" as is!!

Ken

UPDATE: On a longer ride, I confirmed that closing the mirrors "fixed" the issue!! Anyone have a part number for an "updated" mirror? (Driver's side only ... passenger side seems fine.)

 

[kars85]

Two techs couldn't hear the noise, but the service manager himself was able to replicate the whistle.

I have a loaner Fusion for now while they attempt to fix. They tried taping areas off to isolate the noise, but nothing yet. Just got a text from my salesman that they might need it through next week to fix.

On one hand, I'm ecstatic they're taking initiative on something some have gotten an "it's normal" response from. On the other hand, I've only got 400 miles of time behind the wheel. I'm ready to get to know the car a little.

I sent my salesman this thread, but has anyone else gotten definitive answers to a solution? @Vash610 What moldings were replaced - would you be willing to look at your service records?

 

[blwnsmoke]

Two techs couldn't hear the noise, but the service manager himself was able to replicate the whistle.

I have a loaner Fusion for now while they attempt to fix. They tried taping areas off to isolate the noise, but nothing yet. Just got a text from my salesman that they might need it through next week to fix.

On one hand, I'm ecstatic they're taking initiative on something some have gotten an "it's normal" response from. On the other hand, I've only got 400 miles of time behind the wheel. I'm ready to get to know the car a little.

I sent my salesman this thread, but has anyone else gotten definitive answers to a solution? @Vash610 What moldings were replaced - would you be willing to look at your service records?

Someone had moldings, I had the mirror replaced which solved my whistle. It has been perfect since then.

 

[Ken St John]

Someone had moldings, I had the mirror replaced which solved my whistle. It has been perfect since then.

Would you be willing to share the part number(s) from the work order etc.? Great ammo when heading back to the dealer and convince them it's not "normal"!! Thanks!!

Ken