Rear window derfrost denied -- need ford service rep help !

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03-14-2017, 03:42 PM

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If the light does not come on, most likely it's not working.

Just had dealer confirm, glass needs to be replaced, not covered since out of warranty. Extended power train warranty only which it doesn't fall under.

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03-15-2017, 12:29 PM

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You may not want to hear this but you dont want it anyway.....the rear defroster has a tendency to shatter the back window....

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03-15-2017, 12:37 PM

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You may not want to hear this but you dont want it anyway.....the rear defroster has a tendency to shatter the back window....

I've heard that. Is it only if you try and use it?

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03-15-2017, 01:12 PM

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I've heard that. Is it only if you try and use it?

From what I've read yes I think but the issue is that if you use the remote start the rear defroster comes on automatically....

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03-15-2017, 11:18 PM

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From what I've read yes I think but the issue is that if you use the remote start the rear defroster comes on automatically....

Ok, I'll look to see if its on its own fuse and pull it or something. thanks.

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03-16-2017, 07:02 AM

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When I use my remote starter mine does not come on....

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03-16-2017, 08:14 AM

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When I use my remote starter mine does not come on....

Hmm...Ive read a bunch of stuff here that said it did...I haven't picked mine up yet so I can't tell you from experience.

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03-16-2017, 08:28 AM

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From what I've read yes I think but the issue is that if you use the remote start the rear defroster comes on automatically....

There's a setting that let's you have it turn on or keep it off with remote start. I have mine set to not come on. I always wait till the interior is nice and warmed up before i turn it on.

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03-16-2017, 08:39 AM

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There's a setting that let's you have it turn on or keep it off with remote start. I have mine set to not come on. I always wait till the interior is nice and warmed up before i turn it on.

Well thats definitely good to know because there are people on here saying you basically have to pull out the back seat and unplug to rear defroster. I'm going to have a 1 year old and a baby in the truck I cant have back windows shattering.

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