Cabin noises (Wind and center console)

[f150berta]

Overall okay with my 2023 F-150 5.0, but there are some issues with cabin noise that bother me. For the first three months, the cabin was very quiet, but now I'm experiencing two main issues:

1. There's wind noise coming from the driver's side door near the B pillar. I took it to the dealership, and they said they adjusted it, but the noise persists. It might be similar on the passenger's side too. I also hear more road and outside noises that weren't as noticeable before. Any suggestions on what I can check or do to make the cabin quieter?
2. The center console vibrates and makes rattling sounds when driving over potholes or gravel roads. I sometimes hear it when accelerating as well. Dealer couldn't replicate it as there are no gravel roads near the dealership . Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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[HammaMan]

Have to be more specific on wind noise. Could be door seal, could be window, could be mirror.

Re: console, bang on it and find the vibration, likely a loose snap-in panel. Pull off said panel and install a cloth tape where it could contact it, also consider a very thin foam for pre-loading the retention points.

 

[SilverPigeon]

Believe it or not, another cause can be the seat ventilation fan (if equipped). I thought I had some B-pillar wind noise, but I was hearing it at a standstill. Turned off the ventilation button and all quiet again. This was of course with radio off and no one else in the truck; otherwise it's not noticeable.

 

[Nighsight]

Any chance your B pillar noise is similar to mine (flutter)? Started a couple weeks ago and is driving me insane. Tried uploading a video, but didn't take.

 

[f150berta]

Have to be more specific on wind noise. Could be door seal, could be window, could be mirror.

Re: console, bang on it and find the vibration, likely a loose snap-in panel. Pull off said panel and install a cloth tape where it could contact it, also consider a very thin foam for pre-loading the retention points.

Re: wind nose - this is something I am trying to figure out where it's coming from. Not sure if it's the window or door seal. It only happens on highway speeds . Is there an easy way to figure out where its coming from ?

 

[HammaMan]

Is there an easy way to figure out where its coming from ?

The seals are really finicky. If they're not butted up to each other firmly, they can whistle. Pull the sill plate off and look at them. Can you not tell if it's high, low, mid of the door, etc?

 

[f150berta]

Any chance your B pillar noise is similar to mine (flutter)? Started a couple weeks ago and is driving me insane. Tried uploading a video, but didn't take.

No , it's more of a leaky wind noise.

 

[f150berta]

The seals are really finicky. If they're not butted up to each other firmly, they can whistle. Pull the sill plate off and look at them. Can you not tell if it's high, low, mid of the door, etc?

I can hear right by my left ear while driving

 

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