Side/rear Glass Problems of Ford Bronco

Ford Bronco owners have reported 6 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

Failure Date: 04/13/1998

On two occasions while driving the rear window shattered for no apparent reason. Imploded into vehicle, glass propelled throughout passenger area.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

After turning on rear defogger, rear windshield shattered. This was the third time that this incident had occurred. Dealer notified. Consumer states there is a TSB that states the current weatherstrip caused a chemical reaction with the silver in the heating element and replacing the glass only may not resolve the problem.

3 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a country road and heard a bang sound like a gun being fired . There was an explosion of glass shattering coming from the rear window, everywhere. Be advised that this incident happened twice.

4 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

Failure Date: 02/27/1997

Whiile driving the vehicle turned on the defroster and the rear window exploded.

5 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

Failure Date: 01/17/1996

Rear window exploded under ordinary driving conditions; no apparent reason; told by dealer, defective glass; speed 55 mph. Tt.

6 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Ford Bronco

While parked, with the rear defroster on, the rear window shattered. Cause unknown.


Other Common Visibility related problems of Ford Bronco

Problem Category Number of Problems
Side/rear Glass problems
6
Power Window problems
3
Windshield problems
2
Interior Rearview Mirror problems
1
Rear Window Defogger problems
1


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