Inspection and Verification: Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Wind noise, rattles and their sources are detected by driving the vehicle at highway speeds. Drive the vehicle in four different directions, with all windows closed, radio off, blower motor off and all ventilation ducts open.
Most wind noise leaks will occur at the door and window seals or at the sheet metal joints in the door or the door opening.