Exploding rear window
Wondering Around
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Ok so after reading all 4 pages about the back glass shattering I'm a bit nervous especially cold Michigan weather is coming. I have a 2010 XLT Screw. It is still under an extended warranty. If I take it into Ford with a copy of all the comments on here and the NHTSA report will they replace the window? I want to be proactive and avoid the potential for breakage especially if it happens with my daughter in the back. Anyone try that yet? My dealer is in Dearborn. You can see Ford World HQ from the shop.
2018 FX4 2.7L Super Crew
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From: South of Detroit, Downriver.
2018 FX4 2.7L Super Crew
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From: South of Detroit, Downriver.
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From: Western NC
The same exact thing happened to me this morning! I have a 2010 F150 FX4. Used the rear defrost and heard a loud pop on the way home this morning and my back right window was shattered. Taking it in to the dealership Monday morning and hope that it's under warranty!
2010 F150 XLT Stock.
This morning I was heading to work. Had rear defroster on. Went about 3 miles and heard a large POP. I thought something fell on the roof! I got to the parking lot and looked around the truck outside in the dark. I even climbed up on the runners to look at the roof. Nothing looked wrong.
I returned to the parking lot in the evening and hopped in my truck and looked in the rear view and the riders rear (right of the sliding glass middle) window was broken. Looked like a spider web. I thought someone broke my window in the lot but then I remebered the noise in the morning. Also, there was no outside indication of anything hitting the window.
I remembered I had my Rear defrost on that morning and wondered if that got too hot and shattered the window. Started searching the net and sure enough! Others have had the EXACT same thing happen. Going to the Ford dealer as soon as I can! Will let you know. We need a recall on these 2010's! Beware of your rear defroster!
See:
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/rear-w...window-129167/
http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=16049
http://www.AboutAutomobile.com/Compl...d/F-150/Window
ALL are 2010's. Aparently there is a BIG problem with this.
What can I do to report properly and get manufacturer repair under warranty?
Thanks for your help.
This morning I was heading to work. Had rear defroster on. Went about 3 miles and heard a large POP. I thought something fell on the roof! I got to the parking lot and looked around the truck outside in the dark. I even climbed up on the runners to look at the roof. Nothing looked wrong.
I returned to the parking lot in the evening and hopped in my truck and looked in the rear view and the riders rear (right of the sliding glass middle) window was broken. Looked like a spider web. I thought someone broke my window in the lot but then I remebered the noise in the morning. Also, there was no outside indication of anything hitting the window.
I remembered I had my Rear defrost on that morning and wondered if that got too hot and shattered the window. Started searching the net and sure enough! Others have had the EXACT same thing happen. Going to the Ford dealer as soon as I can! Will let you know. We need a recall on these 2010's! Beware of your rear defroster!
See:
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/rear-w...window-129167/
http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=16049
http://www.AboutAutomobile.com/Compl...d/F-150/Window
ALL are 2010's. Aparently there is a BIG problem with this.
What can I do to report properly and get manufacturer repair under warranty?
Thanks for your help.
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Rear Window Issue
My advice is be persistent and have patience. There is a lot of misinformation with the dealers. It took a e-mail to Alan Mulally for me to get my window replaced under warranty, less the deductible.
I have a new appreciation and respect for Ford Motor Company. I treated them with respect and they they treated me the same in turn. Ford is not the same company that is was before Mr. Mulally took the reins.
Mike G - Anchorage, Alaska
I have a new appreciation and respect for Ford Motor Company. I treated them with respect and they they treated me the same in turn. Ford is not the same company that is was before Mr. Mulally took the reins.
Mike G - Anchorage, Alaska
It Stinks in Here...
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From: oh-IO
After reading this whole thread and others like it, I decided to pull the fuse for the rear window. It kinda sucks because having a rear defrost is part of the reason I bought the truck. I was thinking, would putting a smaller fuse in place of the 40 amp prevent this from happening or does it need the full 40 amps just to work?
Last edited by boy_welder2000; Dec 8, 2013 at 09:17 PM.
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From: Minneapolis
Rear Window on Drivers Side Popped
Have had my 2010 Lariat for almost 3 years and 66k trouble free miles. Tonight turned on the rear defrost (11 degrees F) and heard a loud pop after 2 to 3 minutes. The drivers side rear panel on my 3 piece rear window popped. It seems most people have had the passenger side go, but mine was the drivers side. Will have to see what the dealer has to say tomorrow.
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From: The Woodlands
I can understand pulling the fuse due to safety to your child or something of that sort; but Ford should take care of this issue regardless if it is a known problem. As well as we should be able to enjoy our trucks without having to worry about a luxury of the truck breaking,
