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- Decatur, IL
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- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- 3.0
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- Automatic
I wasn't exactly sure where to put this thread, because I didn't see a section specifically for questions about doors and/or body issues. Anyway, when I'm driving down the road and hit a bump, the passenger door rattles. I know it's the door, and not something else that's possibly knocking against it, because I can reach across the cab and put outward pressure on it, and it won't make a peep while I hit bumps in the road. As soon as I let go, it starts rattling again. My first thought was that either the latch or the door jam had somehow gotten loose, but they don't budge when I check them. My next thought was one or both of the hinges, but they appear solid as well. What I am wondering now is if it could possibly be the door seal. If it has lost its elasticity over the years, (the truck is 25 years old, after all) it may not be able to firmly "seal" the gap between the door and the cab anymore, resulting in the rattle. Does my logic hold water, or could there be something else I'm missing? I would appreciate any and all help. Thanks in advance! Cheers!