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Old 02-13-2008, 03:30 PM
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Vibrating ash tray

I've got an '04 FX4 w/ the flow through console. When its cold, the ash tray seems to rattle a lot. Can get pretty annoying during those mornings into work. But anyway, has anyone had this problem and found a quick fix such a strategic location to put a piece of felt or something? Thanks.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by n8er00
I've got an '04 FX4 w/ the flow through console. When its cold, the ash tray seems to rattle a lot. Can get pretty annoying during those mornings into work. But anyway, has anyone had this problem and found a quick fix such a strategic location to put a piece of felt or something? Thanks.
i put those little circle rubber things that they put under chairs, so that they wont scratch floors.
also do a search on it.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:34 PM
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I think there was a TSB out on this

Yep, here it is:


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06-19-13


* RATTLE FROM TIP OUT ASHTRAY - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 1/1/2006

Publication Date: September 15, 2006

FORD:
2004-2006 F-150
LINCOLN:
2006 Mark LT

ISSUE:

Some 2004-2006 F-150 and 2006 Lincoln Mark LT vehicles equipped with tip out ashtrays, built prior to 1/1/2006, may exhibit a rattle noise from the ashtray while driving over bumps or washboard roads, usually when the ashtray is in the closed position.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:59 PM
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There was a TSB on both the 04 & 05 models. They just put a few strips of felt backed tape in there to eliminate the rattle. Same fix for the electric rear window rattle.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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same here, just remove it and put felt tape where it rubs...and it hasn't made noise since.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 04:34 PM
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Mines '04 and does the same thing.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 04:46 PM
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Mine did the same thing so I just took the tray out of the holder and now theres just a bigger hole and no more rattle.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 05:04 PM
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Put felt on the back just like the TSB said. Took care of the problem.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by n8er00
I've got an '04 FX4 w/ the flow through console. When its cold, the ash tray seems to rattle a lot. Can get pretty annoying during those mornings into work. But anyway, has anyone had this problem and found a quick fix such a strategic location to put a piece of felt or something? Thanks.
Man....that's mine to a "T"!
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 08:08 PM
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This ash tray (ashtray) rattle is an easy fix. I acquired a strip of tape-backed foam from work, cut a few small pieces, and wrapped the three (3) little pegs at the bottom of the ashtray assembly. It's easy to remove/reinstall. I haven't had a rattle since!

Here's another thread about it:https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=263430
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 08:10 PM
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Take your change out of there.
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GordoPanocho
This ash tray (ashtray) rattle is an easy fix. I acquired a strip of tape-backed foam from work, cut a few small pieces, and wrapped the three (3) little pegs at the bottom of the ashtray assembly. It's easy to remove/reinstall. I haven't had a rattle since!

Here's another thread about it:https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=263430
I fixed mine this weekend. I did not have any foam tape so I just used good ole duct tape. I wrapped it around the 3 pegs and no rattles today.
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 10:49 PM
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Mine does it too. All you have to do is hit it pretty hard and it will stop. That is my motto with anything.
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:04 AM
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Mine does it too. All you have to do is hit it pretty hard and it will stop. That is my motto with anything.
Your motto's worked for me often.

 
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Long piece of Velcro.
 


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