Window Seal Fit

[rdgallo]

Attached is a photo of the poor fit of the window seal on the front passenger door window. The Driver's side looks the same. It looks like the vertical leg of the seal is too long for the opening on the door. I was going to complain about it to my dealer, but after looking at every Ranger they had decided it would be fruitless as all the trucks in stock look the same as mine. If the dealer would replace the seal with a new one, I would expect it to not fit correctly too. Anyway, I thought I would put this out there to see how many of you have noticed the poor fit. I am a bit disappointed in the overall quality of this truck...lousy fitting leather seat covers, the upright of the back seat will not latch (until I installed washers under the clasp), transmission shutter when accelerating, excessive wind/road noise, etc. I came from a 2013 F150 Lariat and thought the Ranger would be put together as well as the F150...not so (at least in my case). I know the F150 is more expensive, but for the price of this Ranger, I expected better quality than what I received.

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[Gazmic]

My truck has the same issues on all four doors. I only notice it when I'm washing the truck but really expected better from Ford. Manufacturers have been putting trim around windows for a long time. You'd think they could get it right by 2020.

 

[ch47dmechanic]

Mine have the issue but hasn't shown any signs of leakage. I've chalked it up to a "meh" experience as I rarely even notice it. The only other issue I've had with my truck was resolved by a TSB so it may be that you just got a bad luck build.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Attached is a photo of the poor fit of the window seal on the front passenger door window. The Driver's side looks the same. It looks like the vertical leg of the seal is too long for the opening on the door. I was going to complain about it to my dealer, but after looking at every Ranger they had decided it would be fruitless as all the trucks in stock look the same as mine. If the dealer would replace the seal with a new one, I would expect it to not fit correctly too. Anyway, I thought I would put this out there to see how many of you have noticed the poor fit. I am a bit disappointed in the overall quality of this truck...lousy fitting leather seat covers, the upright of the back seat will not latch (until I installed washers under the clasp), transmission shutter when accelerating, excessive wind/road noise, etc. I came from a 2013 F150 Lariat and thought the Ranger would be put together as well as the F150...not so (at least in my case). I know the F150 is more expensive, but for the price of this Ranger, I expected better quality than what I received.

Hi Ron,

Same here. So I just used my fingertips to push the seal home where the bulged area is located. Seal is nice and strait. Sealing has never been an issue. All of one minute a side...

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[ch47dmechanic]

I've tried pushing them in before, Phil. They always go right back to the same bulge.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I've tried pushing them in before, Phil. They always go right back to the same bulge.

Hi Jason,

Hmmm.... I will have to check mine again tomorrow as I did this many months ago and decided it was good to go. Stay tuned....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[mustang marty]

Hi Jason,

Hmmm.... I will have to check mine again tomorrow as I did this many months ago and decided it was good to go. Stay tuned....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Sounds like every truck has this , will check tomorrow also .. Am used to it as my 66 stang has same problem since I bought repro rubber seals . Push on it once a week forever on driver side . Checked it , all is fine must be Super Cab does not have the problem .

 

[rdgallo]

Hi Ron,

Same here. So I just used my fingertips to push the seal home where the bulged area is located. Seal is nice and strait. Sealing has never been an issue. All of one minute a side...

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Phil, I have pushed it back many times and it just comes right back like the picture shows. I pushed several back on trucks sitting at the dealer and they spring right back out of place. I believe Ford needs to take a look at this. My rear door window seals are not really good either, but not as bad as the fronts.

 

[2020FX4]

My truck has this too.... I noticed it a few weeks ago when I was washing it. I agree with the OP, I too came from an F150 and the build quality was definitely better on the F series.

 

[CO2Ranger]

Mine are the same. I thought it was the guy that did the tint job, but I guess it's factory.
Any idea if hitting it with a heat gun could help if done properly?

 

[Housemanager]

My dealer is going to replace two seals, saying it is just not right. While at the dealer I walked around the lot and every one of the Rangers had the same issue. Not sure where the "new" seals will come from. It has been a while since this started prior to the virus uptick.

 

[rdgallo]

My dealer is going to replace two seals, saying it is just not right. While at the dealer I walked around the lot and every one of the Rangers had the same issue. Not sure where the "new" seals will come from. It has been a while since this started prior to the virus uptick.

Please post the results of your seal replacement once done. Good luck. I believe Ford needs to take a look at their design dimensions of the seal and the window opening. If these are correct, then someone needs to check the seals and the doors to make sure they are conforming. Something definitely is not correct.

 

[rdgallo]

I would like to make Ford aware of this seal issue, but if I contact their Customer Care, they will just generate whatever they do and leave it up to the dealer to replace the seals. It seems that all of the trucks have this issue; so, having the dealer replace the seals would not do anything as far as a permanent resolution. Is there a way to just make Ford aware of the problem and let them come up with a fix?

 

[AzScorpion]

Mine have the issue but hasn't shown any signs of leakage. I've chalked it up to a "meh" experience as I rarely even notice it. The only other issue I've had with my truck was resolved by a TSB so it may be that you just got a bad luck build.

Only my front passengers side is doing this but not even as bad as the OP's. I'm pretty OCD and this really doesn't bother me,it would if it were to completely come off though.

I'm curious if it has anything to do with the black plastic film between the two doors? There's been a few on here who have removed it and it's painted the truck color underneath. Maybe they will see this and chime in as to whether theirs are doing this to?

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Phil, I have pushed it back many times and it just comes right back like the picture shows. I pushed several back on trucks sitting at the dealer and they spring right back out of place. I believe Ford needs to take a look at this. My rear door window seals are not really good either, but not as bad as the fronts.

Hi Ron,

Checked and my seals are still nice and strait. What I did was force the vertical strip down as well as push the bulge in,,,This forced the end that goes below the bottom seal to travel downward just a tad. Seems to work for me. Both sides are still good.

Just use your thumb and pull the seal in a downward manor starting at the top and work your thumb all the way to the lower glass seal. Might work for you too.

Looks like the manufacturer that makes the molded seal has a bit of a quality issue

You can write the Plant Vehicle Team Manager at:
38303 Michigan Ave.
Wayne, Mi 48184
Phone 734-467-0500

Phone call is unlikely to get you anywhere, but try if you like to get to the PVT Engineering

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

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