I just took my XF into the dealer to have a couple small items checked before the warranty expires on the 19th.

There is a sheet metal buzz/rattle when at 2100-2200 RPM. It is a little annoying. It sounds like a loose or cracked heat shield.

My wife, bless her heart, didn't understand that the back hatch was more like an engine hood than the rear gate to a pacifica. She just grabbed the edge, pushed it down and BOOM!!! Nothing broke because I was sitting in the car when she did it the first time so I was able to tell her how to shut it properly. (BTW, I'm still a little deaf in my right ear.) But still, it knocked it out of adjustment. So when going over a larger bump, you can hear the hatch thump.

I will let you all know about the outcome of the buzz/rattle...

 

There's a TSB for replacing the latch so it grips correctly, or you can DIY by wrapping some electrical tape around the latch. I'm always yelling at my kids who slam the Audi and Crossfire doors like the old family minivan. A gentle push closes the doors and dropping the hood or trunk from about six inches results in a satisfactory click and close. The more you slam this stuff, the greater the likelihood of loosening up window tracks and electrical components.

 

I'm impressd that you all have been able to train your family members to gently close vehicle doors and hatches.

Apparently, mine are unable to learn.

 

Try giving them a 'pat' on the back with the same force as they use to close the doors!

 

I couldn't seem to make my girlfriend understand this, it only takes a simple push not a freakin slam ! Remedy....got rid of the girl friend !

 

Wives are a little more expensive to get rid of... Anyway, after 24 years, I finally have her trained well. Even though she keeps telling everyone I'm the one that is trained.

Anywho, I just got the car back from the dealer and they said the rattle is from the muffler. Something came loose inside and is causing the rattle at 2100-2200 RPM. They have ordered a new one.

 

I've got my old lady trained, makes a big difference if any of the other openings are open or closed too!

 

Tell this to my mom!!

 

...and pull back the bloody stump she leaves me with!

Apparently you haven't met my wife...

 

WOW hahaha

funny stuff man, true, but funny....

 

Sorry for the late update.

The new muffler fixed the rattle. The big upside to this is the new chrome exhaust tips..

 

My girlfriend and I nearly broke up over her slaming my hatch....she says I'm ridiculous "Its just a car" she says. JUST a car?!

 

Weeeelllllll...I see 2 other "just cars".

 

Touche' my friend. But the Crossfire is my first love.