Rear windows move a little left and right while open

2003 FORD FOCUS
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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GERTIKOCIAJ
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The problem goes on like this: both rear windows work fine, but what I find strange is that when they are opened, you can move them(tilt; they jiggle) left and right for a little bit. The front ones won't do this thing. So when closed shut they don't move, only while opened. Is this normal with this type of Ford (a friend told that it is)?

Thank for your time.
Jul 14, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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KASEKENNY
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I think I understand what you are saying that the windows move a little bit and it does sound normal but do you think you can get a video of this so that we can be sure we are on the same page?
Jul 14, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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GERTIKOCIAJ
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I hope I recorded it right! And sorry for the darkness because it is midnight where I live.
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Jul 14, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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KASEKENNY
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That is a great video.

That is just what I thought you were talking about. It is absolutely normal. The window actually sits in a bracket called a regulator and due to the window having this gap at the rear of the window from the window post (shown in the picture) it allows the window to rock back and forth.

Looks like your friend was correct.
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Jul 14, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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GERTIKOCIAJ
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Phew, thanks a lot. Glad to hear that nothing is wrong with it. Strange how Ford engineers let this happen! Anyway, once again thank you for your time.
Jul 14, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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