Side/rear Glass Problems of Ford Expedition
Ford Expedition owners have reported 22 problems associated with side/rear glass (under the visibility category).
#1 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2008 Ford Expedition
The vehicle is a 2008 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he heard a loud explosion. After inspecting the vehicle he found that the rear lift gate glass imploded into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 30,000. This side/rear glass problem happened on Friday, November 25, 2011.
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#2 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2010 Ford Expedition
The vehicle was a 2010 Ford Expedition. While driving 70
mph on a rainy day water was leaking in from the back rear
window. The contact stated the water impaired her vision. She
stated she had to pull over to the side of the road and clean the
rear window. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on several
occasions, the dealer has adjusted the window and replaced the
seal once. The manufacture stated they have no fix for the
problem and they will not take the vehicle back. The failure
mileage was 8,900 and the current mileage was 22,681. The failure date was 12/15/2009.
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#3 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2009 Ford Expedition
The vehicle having this issue was a 2009 Ford Expedition. On January 9, 2010 at approximately 2:00pm, while driving down a
street near our home, the third row rear passenger side window
just exploded and crumbled on our 2009 Ford Expedition. Nothing
impacted the window from inside or out. We have only had this new
vehicle for 4 months. We can only ascertain that the glass had a
defect. This happened yesterday (a Saturday) and we will be taking it to the dealer first thing tomorrow (Monday) morning, but anticipate they will not take responsibility after speaking to the service department. It was Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 when this side/rear glass issue occurred.
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#4 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2007 Ford Expedition
The VIN of the problem Expedition is 1FMFU185X7_. The vehicle involved is a 2007 Ford Expedition. The rear window in the liftgate shattered after the vehicle had just been turned off. The failure damaged two rubber floormats. The current mileage was 7,611 and failure mileage was 7,530. Updated 3/4/08. This side/rear glass problem happened on Saturday, November 17, 2007.
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#5 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2004 Ford Expedition
The car is a 2004 Ford Expedition. While pulling into a parking space the rear window inadvertently broke and shattered. This problem occurred on 09/01/2004.
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#6 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 Ford Expedition. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1FMRU17W93_. Rear quarter panel (drive side)glass window was blown out. No apparent vandalism was detected. 90% of glass was discovered outside of the vehicle indicating that the window "exploded" outward from inside the vehicle. This issue happened on Sunday, May. 4, 2003.
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#7 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2003 Ford Expedition
The vehicle was a 2003 Ford Expedition. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1FMRU15W93_. I turned the corner and the whole back window shattered. I stopped right away and looked around. Most of the glass had shattered outside the Expedition. There was no rock or anything else that hit it. As a matter of fact, the corner I turned at, there was a metro police officer there because there was an accident in the middle there. My children where scared and crying but there was no glass on them. The next morning I took the 2003 Ford Expedition down to friendly Ford and they said it is not covered. This side/rear glass issue occurred Monday, March 1, 2004.
#8 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Ford Expedition
The vehicle is a 2000 Ford Expedition. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1FMRU1661Y_. Had vehicle parked when rear window exploded for no reason. Had no warning of problems. This problem occurred on May. 28, 2001.
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#9 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Ford Expedition
The car involved is a 2000 Ford Expedition. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1FMRU1560Y_. Back window shattered while the vehicle was parked. This side/rear glass issue occurred Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.
#10 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Ford Expedition
Driver's side window adjacent to third seat (cargo area) of 2000 Ford Expedition shattered for no apparent reason; window was open for ventilation per design (tempered glass window pivots open about 3" via electric actuator). Speed was 65 mph under calm conditions, smooth road surface. I initially believed I had suffered a complete left/rear tire failure as there was a very loud "bang" and a large amount of debris hurled into adjacent traffic lane. Approximately 1/4 of the volume of shattered glass was hurled into the passenger compartment, primarily in the third row. Fortunately I was alone in the vehicle; anyone in third row would have, at a minimum, suffered lacerations and likely eye injury. The failure date was Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
#11 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1999 Ford Expedition
The vehicle involved is a 1999 Ford Expedition. The rear window shattered without warning. This problem occurred on 11/15/02.
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#12 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1999 Ford Expedition
The vehicle involved was a 1999 Ford Expedition. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1FMPU18L6X_. While washing the vehicle the back window blew out for no apparent reason.
#13 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Ford Expedition
The car involved was a 1998 Ford Expedition. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1FMPU18L9W_. On two occasions the window will not go up / down. This problem occurred on Monday, February 1, 1999.
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#14 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1998 Ford Expedition
The vehicle is a 1998 Ford Expedition. The VIN of this Expedition is 1FMPU18L7W_. Rear window "exploded" outwards without warning. It was not hit, the weather was cool. The blowout pattern sent 99% of the glass into the street a distance of 30 feet or more. Very little glass was inside the car. I have heard of other incidents of this happening in the Expedition/navigator models. Is this in fact a model specific or design problem. This side/rear glass problem happened on February 8, 2001.
#15 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The car is a 1997 Ford Expedition. After parking the vehicle, the rear window shattered, cause unknown.
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#16 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The vehicle involved was a 1997 Ford Expedition. Rear hatch window imploded while driving on paved highway at 65 mph. Sharp glass shrads and chips covered second and third row seat areas. The failure date was Saturday, March 22, 1997.
#17 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The car was a 1997 Ford Expedition. The VIN of this vehicle is 1FMEU1767V_. Truck was parked and the rear window blew out. There was no one in the truck and the truck had not been started up. When the owner came out that when he noticed that the rear window had exploded. This side/rear glass issue occurred 03/29/98.
#18 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The car involved is a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving the rear window shattered and collapsed inside the vehicle. This side/rear glass problem happened on Jul. 3, 1999.
#19 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The vehicle involved was a 1997 Ford Expedition. Vehicle identification number (VIN): PLEASE FIL_. After traveling 10 miles and parked vehicle, within 2-3 minutes heard a loud noise and found rear windows shattered glass both in / out of vehicle, no known reason could be found for the incident. Dealer notified. The failure date was Sunday, January 30, 2000.
#20 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The car was a 1997 Ford Expedition. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1FMFU18L8V_. Tint windows reflect all lights coming in, and this impairs drivers visibility of anything that lights up items, even a shiny book in the seat. Smoke tint is fine, but reflective type tint is a safety problem. This side/rear glass issue occurred 01/18/00.
#21 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The car involved is a 1997 Ford Expedition. The driver side window blew out. The failure date was Jan. 15, 2002.
#22 - Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition
The vehicle was a 1997 Ford Expedition. : the contact stated while driving 5 mph in reverse, both brackets detached off the back window, causing the window to fall outward. The glass did not break, and the vehicle was not taken in for service. The failure date was August 25, 2006.
Other Visibility related problems of Ford Expedition:
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | 72 |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | 43 |
| Windshield problems | 30 |
| Side/rear Glass problems | 22 |
| Power Window problems | 22 |
| Rearview Mirror problems | 16 |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | 9 |
| Sun Roof problems | 8 |
| Visibility problems | 8 |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer Motor problems | 6 |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems | 6 |
| Defogger problems | 6 |
| Wiper problems | 5 |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer problems | 4 |
| Defogger Heater problems | 4 |
| Defogger Controls problems | 2 |