SOLVED: Excessive Wind Noise Above 50 MPH, Window Gasket Replaced

[C.moore01]

***3/13/2019 Update*** Driver's Side Window Gasket Replaced, No More Wind Noise

Hello, I’m not really sure if this is a issue or just the nature of the truck but it seems like I get a ton of wind noise at speeds above 50 mph .. definitely a lot more than a F-150 .. is anyone else noticing this?

Sponsored

 

[Anthony]

I did notice wind noise coming from the rear-seat side window area on my SCrew at highway speeds. It was loud enough to where I thought the window was cracked open. I don't know if it is a vortex caused by the side mirrors or what, but it is a bit noisy. Not world ending, but enough to notice.

 

[Anthony]

I did notice wind noise coming from the rear-seat side window area on my SCrew at highway speeds. It was loud enough to where I thought the window was cracked open. I don't know if it is a vortex caused by the side mirrors or what, but it is a bit noisy. Not world ending, but enough to notice.

To follow up on this, I retracted my mirrors for a second while driving into work at highway speeds this morning and it didn't assist in reducing the wind noise.

 

[Lrtexasman]

To follow up on this, I retracted my mirrors for a second while driving into work at highway speeds this morning and it didn't assist in reducing the wind noise.

When the Ridgeline rolled out there were similar complaints for a variety of reasons. Some of those issues may apply here, including the rubber gasket sealing the door or the one sealing the window may not be installed or secured properly, also the door alignment may need adjustment to seal properly. For testing purposes put blue painters tape of the door crack and if necessary the window/door area to see if you can stop wind noise. That will tell you if it’s one of the two issues, both of which are easy fixes.

 

[Anthony]

I'll give it a try, thanks!

 

[Krzydmnd]

I'll give it a try, thanks!

Yeah I've not experienced anything out of the ordinary in 2k miles so far. I had a weird whistling one day on the highway but it went away on its own. And I am very sensitive to cabin noise, the slightest rattle or rub or squeek drives me crazy. So far, nothing to complain about with the ranger!

 

[rangerdanger]

I heard a noticeable wind noise above 80 MPH on my drive home, but nothing like what’s been described at speeds near 50 MPH.

 

[C.moore01]

Just a update I have found the problem and it’s going to the dealer Wednesday .. it’s in the rubber seal that’s around the drivers window track next to the mirror .. I’ll take a picture and upload it and circle the area .. it’s somewhat lose fitting but you can press on it and make the sound go away

 

[C.moore01]

Problem solved, gasket around the mirror was letting air channel through the window seal

 

[Anthony]

Glad you got it resolved! Can you upload the pic with the area circled? I'd like to take a look on mine as well. Thanks!

 

[C.moore01]

Glad you got it resolved! Can you upload the pic with the area circled? I'd like to take a look on mine as well. Thanks!

I could take my fingers and press and pinch on the circled area and make a huge reduction in wind noise .. my wife from the passenger seat could even tell

 

[Anthony]

Thanks for the pic!

 

[rangersam]

I to have high wind noise coming back area above 45 mph on my supercab.Anyone else?

 

[Floyd]

I could take my fingers and press and pinch on the circled area and make a huge reduction in wind noise .. my wife from the passenger seat could even tell

I'm not saying that there is no problem, but I have owned Econolines and an Aerostar also several convertibles.
A light coating of silicone spray or Teflon spray on all door gaskets does wonders to help them seat and quiets them quite a lot.

 

[jhgr]

Has anyone found the solution to wind noise, which sounds like its coming from right rear door or window?
I tried putting tape around rear door and window, but couldn’t tell any difference. I have just about decided it’s just the nature of the beast since so many people are experience the same problem.

Sponsored