Warning about rear window defrosters!!

[Deleted member 12951]

Probably already mentioned but go into the settings and turn off the rear window from turning on automatically when using the remote start. That is the first thing I did before it started getting cold outside

 

[SilentShooter]

So has anyone gotten this replaced with the Ford ESP warranty? Debating on buying the extended warranty for the truck as I am about to expire my 3/36 and was the first thing I thought of was if mine breaks again that will be $1k out of pocket

 

[EricM]

These same "exploding window" threads on the bigger F150 forums are hundreds of pages long.

I made sure I have glass coverage on my insurance for the Raptor after seeing what a massive problem it is.

 

[adeerchaser]

So I too recently had my back window shatter on a cool morning. Thankfully I called my local dealer and was told to bring it in. They acknowledged it was a known issue and within a few hours they had it replaced.

So that's my 2nd rear window. I'm at dealer today for my 5th license plate light housing. Clips break off every 6 months or so. I have only 14000 miles on truck but am 2 months out of warranty. They said thats not covered. Seriously? A 50 cent part and that's the answer?! I mentioned I would get on the forum and reach out to our service rep. They are fixing it free as I type.

Sometimes I think they just like to test us. Not a good philosophy.

That sucks! Could you define cool morning in degrees? Just wondering how cold it takes to have this happen, on average.

 

[Bigdog44SVT]

If I recall it was about 35 out. Not below freezing.

This is my second window. Don't see how it's not a problem if so many seeing this. Don't get the turn off defroster tip. So in other words I now have a 1950s window that will just be fogged up?

Mine was covered under my factory warranty. I have an ESP as of October. Let's hope it helps if it rears its head again.

 

[adeerchaser]

Thanks for info. Glad they covered it, as they should! There should be a Ford fix for this, I had no idea this was happening. Thanks to FRF, I do.
I agree with ya, hard to turn it off when ya paid for it, on your truck and SHOULD work as published!!

 

[Mike175]

It's that time of year when these start happening again. I've seen a bunch pop up here and on FB again.

I have disabled mine upon remote start as well I never use it. I want to pull the plugs on it too. I have looked through the multiple threads and didn't see off hand:
There are two, one on each side to disconnect?
This only affects the rear heating element and not the window from sliding?
Will the side-view mirrors still defrost?

 

[Pickle]

Back driver side fixed window exploded this morning at the coffee stand! Couldn’t find any reason why. It was 40 degrees outside and defroster was not on! Go figure

 

[wakko0o]

Yea I also have read about this everywhere. How I fixed it? I pulled the fuse. Don’t want the kids turning it on by mistake and then a cold front hits and I’m screwed.


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[Msb.19d]

Ford really needs to get their stuff together, poor quality built vehicles and components. Should not be exploding windows. I’m taking my 18 raptor back tomorrow.

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Ha, I’m just joking of course, love my ford even if my window cracks