Window acting funny on 07 mustang gt?

**AKIRA** · 02-18-2007, 03:41 PM

My girlfriend just bought one of these and the window does something funny, but I am sure it has a purpose.

With the windows completely up, when you open the door, the window will move down about half an inch, then after you close the door, the window goes back up all the way automatically.

Is this to prevent pulling the weather stripping when opening the door? Preventetive on smashing side windows????

**Trouble maker** · 02-18-2007, 03:44 PM

Sounds like it will be more of a hinderence...what about snow and ice that compiles on the side windows?sleat...freezing rain,snow,rain,etc...?Passengers will not be happy..

**Modulistic** · 02-18-2007, 03:54 PM

yeah it helps to seal.

my vette does the same thing. it helps from forming a vacuum in the car or pressure building up and breaking windows when they get hot.

**AKIRA** · 02-18-2007, 03:57 PM

What?! Its a pressure thing? God dammit, thats what SHE said. I cant have her be correct about a car thing over me!

**Secret Formula** · 02-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

What?! Its a pressure thing? God dammit, thats what SHE said. I cant have her be correct about a car thing over me!

HAHA, youre screwed!

**third_shift|studios** · 02-18-2007, 04:04 PM

when i test drove a GT they said that it is supposed to happen. can't remember why.

**got-a-ls1** · 02-18-2007, 05:39 PM

lets doors close easier as it releases pressure. I dont think it has anything to do at all with windows breaking.... but it is a ford.

**predator** · 02-18-2007, 06:13 PM

its a conspiracy... they want it to do that so your window motor ill go out faster... and when it does go out youll have to fix it... if you dont your door wont shut right...

theya re watching us i tell you...

-me

**310stanger** · 02-18-2007, 07:31 PM

Its normal and not unique to Ford either. I think it started on foreign cars first. The 350z being one that comes to mind.

**juiced99ws6** · 02-18-2007, 08:25 PM

The G6 is like that as well... The GTP anyways I dunno about the GTs..

**juiced99ws6** · 02-18-2007, 08:26 PM

first was ferrari I believe, i think thats why people call them ferrari style windows anyways

**tnthub** · 02-19-2007, 03:20 AM

Is it a convertible?

**joerockhead** · 02-19-2007, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

What?! Its a pressure thing? God dammit, thats what SHE said. I cant have her be correct about a car thing over me!

Pwned by your G/F!!!

**AKIRA** · 02-19-2007, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by tnthub

Is it a convertible?

no.....

**AKIRA** · 02-19-2007, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by predator

its a conspiracy... they want it to do that so your window motor ill go out faster... and when it does go out youll have to fix it... if you dont your door wont shut right...

theya re watching us i tell you...

-me

Possibly, but the car is under some sort of warranty, so theyll be paying the bills.

**ss~zoso~ss** · 02-19-2007, 01:15 PM

must be a new thing for the GT's cuz i dont think my neighbor's 06 does it, i know when in shut the door on my camaro, the vert top bulges like 2 inches when it shuts

**SSwt00SS** · 02-19-2007, 01:51 PM

just like other and your G/F have told you: to release/keep pressure from building up inside the car when you shut the doors...

**AKIRA** · 02-19-2007, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

just like other and your G/F have told you: to release/keep pressure from building up inside the car when you shut the doors...

But what is the actual function? What is being prevented?

Is it so if you have a passenger, their ears dont need "popping" after you close the door while theyre still in the car?

**SSwt00SS** · 02-19-2007, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

But what is the actual function? What is being prevented?

Is it so if you have a passenger, their ears dont need "popping" after you close the door while theyre still in the car?

my guess would be to prevent the weatherstripping from premature wear over time, along with keeping the interior air tight so no water gets in (better sealing against the elements)...

other than that, im really not sure...

**Modulistic** · 02-19-2007, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

But what is the actual function? What is being prevented?

Is it so if you have a passenger, their ears dont need "popping" after you close the door while theyre still in the car?

to keep the windows from breaking in extreme temperatures for one, and also (on my car at least) there is a channel the window pane fits in to that prevents it from opening or closing unless it rolls down an inch or two. it makes a really good seal that way. keeps wind noise out too.

its how they reduced the cabin decibel of the new vette at 70 mph to the same level as the c5 at 45 mph