Squeeking window!!?

mustardjohn · 02-26-2004, 07:06 PM

My drivers side window on my 2003 Mustang has started squeeking when it goes up and down. Nothing wrong with the mechanism. It is squeeking as it rubs across either the rubber seal on the outside or the kind of felt like pad seal on the inside right at the top of the window slot in the door. It is irratating as hell.

Anybody else have this or have any suggestions on how to stop this?? I hate to put like wd40 on it as I am sure that will come off on the window and make a film on the glass.

Hethj7 · 02-27-2004, 02:51 PM

My passenger window does the same thing and I have never been able to fix it. Sometimes I will get it to quit for a day or two, but the sound always comes back. If you get something figured out, let me know.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 02-27-2004, 02:56 PM

Try squirting some powdered graphite in the window track.

mustangII460 · 02-27-2004, 09:09 PM

Tinted windows? The cleaner stuff for tint works. Or rainX, or the anti fog rainX should work.

mustardjohn · 02-28-2004, 02:04 PM

No tinted windows. I am going to do that later this year. Thanks for the tips. I think I will try rainX first. I have some of the regular and I also have the graphite. I will report back on the results.

Cameron · 03-01-2004, 11:50 AM

i have the exact same problem on my 02 GT. man does it get on my nerves. i sprayed some silcone spray down the window track. it lasted maybe a month.

Hethj7 · 03-01-2004, 06:37 PM

Mine aren't tinted anymore. I have tried the silicon spray and it doesn't even last a month. I may have to check into the powdered graphite, although I think my window motor is on its last leg and needs to be replaced anyway. This summer I will probably try to replace the motor and see if that somehow helps.

Jason1320 · 03-02-2004, 06:14 PM

I have this same problem. I find it extra irritating because it stops my driver’s window from going all the way down the first time with the one touch button. Same goes for my alarm, when I lock it, the driver’s side only goes halfway up. I contacted Ford about this and they said there was nothing they could do, but that every one complained about it on mustangs and some trucks.

The strange thing is, it never happens on the passenger side. It also so doesn't happen when the door is open. This leads me to believe that it’s not the track, but the rain seal around the top and rear of the window. I often wondered if I trimmed it with a razor if it would help. I don't want to screw it up and have leaks though.

02-26-2004, 07:06 PM	#1
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Squeeking window!!? My drivers side window on my 2003 Mustang has started squeeking when it goes up and down. Nothing wrong with the mechanism. It is squeeking as it rubs across either the rubber seal on the outside or the kind of felt like pad seal on the inside right at the top of the window slot in the door. It is irratating as hell. Anybody else have this or have any suggestions on how to stop this?? I hate to put like wd40 on it as I am sure that will come off on the window and make a film on the glass. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

02-27-2004, 02:51 PM	#2
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	My passenger window does the same thing and I have never been able to fix it. Sometimes I will get it to quit for a day or two, but the sound always comes back. If you get something figured out, let me know. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

02-27-2004, 02:56 PM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Try squirting some powdered graphite in the window track. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

02-28-2004, 02:04 PM	#5
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	No tinted windows. I am going to do that later this year. Thanks for the tips. I think I will try rainX first. I have some of the regular and I also have the graphite. I will report back on the results. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

03-01-2004, 11:50 AM	#6
Cameron Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 39	i have the exact same problem on my 02 GT. man does it get on my nerves. i sprayed some silcone spray down the window track. it lasted maybe a month. __________________ 2002 GT stock 1992 GT carbed 351

02-27-2004, 09:09 PM	#4
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Tinted windows? The cleaner stuff for tint works. Or rainX, or the anti fog rainX should work.

03-01-2004, 06:37 PM	#7
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Mine aren't tinted anymore. I have tried the silicon spray and it doesn't even last a month. I may have to check into the powdered graphite, although I think my window motor is on its last leg and needs to be replaced anyway. This summer I will probably try to replace the motor and see if that somehow helps. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

03-02-2004, 06:14 PM	#8
Jason1320 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 45	I have this same problem. I find it extra irritating because it stops my driver’s window from going all the way down the first time with the one touch button. Same goes for my alarm, when I lock it, the driver’s side only goes halfway up. I contacted Ford about this and they said there was nothing they could do, but that every one complained about it on mustangs and some trucks. The strange thing is, it never happens on the passenger side. It also so doesn't happen when the door is open. This leads me to believe that it’s not the track, but the rain seal around the top and rear of the window. I often wondered if I trimmed it with a razor if it would help. I don't want to screw it up and have leaks though. __________________ 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sonic Blue) - Bone Stock!!! Best 1/4 mile - ???

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