33 problems related to side/rear glass have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Back window leaks, plastic frame that holds glass onto cab brakes with time. Various glass companies have told me that it's a common thing with the 97-2000 Ford F-150's it's not the rubber nor a weather strip it's the plastic frame that brakes with time.
Rear sliding glass window leaking in the inside top left section. Taken to Ford dealer who in turn subcontracts out to a leak specialist. I was inform by the service desk that he inform them that I would need to replace the whole rear window at a cost estimate of a couple hundred dollars. I in turn contacted Ford motor company and of course my vehicle is now out of warranty. I own a 1997 Ford F-150 with 82,000 miles. I was informed by Ford motor CO. That the dealers are franchised and what ever policy they have in place Ford CO. Can't control.
Rear window of 1997 f150 leaks. Dealership replaced window, and new unit leaks. Problem seems to exist in 1997-2003 f150's.
Rear window leaks water around window seal.
Consumer states the rear window glass is leaking water into cabin of vehicle. Dealer diagnosed problem with the assembly of the glass. Dealer needs a special Ford part due to glass assembly being part of vehicle's frame. Ts rear windshield replaced.
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Back sliding glass window is allowiing water to enter vehicle because seal on window is defective, and allows water to enter vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
Vehicle rear sliding glass would leak wnenever it rains or being washed. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rear glass is coming out from its seal. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. Glass had to be replaced.
I first discovered the leaking rear window a year ago( the truck was less than 2 yrs old) with 53000 miles and had it repaired at the dealer for 180. 00 it is unknown how long it was like that because it was a passenger in the back seat that noticed it was leaking after a heavy rain. This new leak was discovered yesterday by me after a car wash and it was in the same location as the first one. The truck is less than 3 years old and has 84150 miles. I will report this to the dealer tomorrow 12/12/2000. . Read more...
Rear window is becoming separated from vehicle. Seal is coming off. Water is leaking in. Consumer was told that vehicle was not a part of any recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Rear sliding window leaking and driver's door was chipping paint due to weak metal used. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of the problem, but nothing could be done.
1997 F-150 rear window leaking - took in twice during warranty and told them about hearing water in truck them checked drain in door and said nothing wrong - only have 62000 on truck so I did not drive it much but now I found were water was coming in through gasket and this seems to be a big problem and dealer ship are having outside vendors doing work I think this should be recalled because they knew this problem and changed design.
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Rear window leak.
Every time it rains,water pours in the top of the rear window and soaks the rear seat. When I contacted the dealer ,they said this happens frequently with these trucks,but that Ford was not responsible.
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Six months after purchasing vehicle back window started to leak, took to dealer , and they said that it was not under warranty. Top of the window is still leaking.
I was told that I would have to pay a deductable to have this fixed. It is a hazard because my windshield wipers do not work half the time,and when they do not work, the windows will not roll down so therefore I can not see when it rains. There was something wrong with it when I bought it and I feel I should not have to pay the deductable.
Water pours in through the back window everytime it rains. Dealer put some kind of sealant around the window, which did not correct the problem.
When the rear sliding window is closed, water/rain would leak through the opening area. This is a design flaw.
Left front door crack at lower rear of window frame.
Water pours in through rear window when it rains; dealer resealed window but it still leaks; dealer replaced window with a new design to fix problem; dealer charged me $350. 00; should I have to pay for a design flaw?.
The rear window frame keeps cracking and causing it to leak water inside the cab. I had it fixed 3 different times under warranty then it happened again and tipton wouldn't help me anymore so I called Ford in detroit and they said the dealer said I was abusing my Ford and that is a false statement I even offered to send them pictures of my truck and it is in great shape and only 65,000 miles it is unfounded if they just would look at my truck 'not takeing the dealers word because why would it be abuse only after the warranty ran out . The dealer never fixed the problem and if I have to go through legal manners I guess I will have to.
The conversion Ford f150 has a defect in rear window by the bench seat which was not reinforced properly, it's structural unsafe; it does not have the roll bar which does not comply with our fmvss. The conversion is transapple custom, 2645 route25 centre reach NY 11720 at 516-981-vans,kenny coder thru babylon Ford 495 montaqa hwy west isley NY at 516-669-3232, hank heckels.
I have had the back light resealed twice already, still leaks. . . Have heard it is a cracked window frame, a design flaw and some have had the dealer replace with a new window. Mine because out of warranty is my problem. I had it fixed once under warranty, but the problem still exists and sidney Ford doesn't want to do anything about it. . . . Poor customer service and warranty service!!!.
Back rear window leaks and they have failed to fix three times at two different dealers. The first dealer failed to tell me there was a recall on the window. The second dealer fixed it under some kind of recall and now refuses to fix it again. The window is still leaking.
Purchased an extended cab pickup because I have two children. Since purchase, they have grown and when they are in the back seat, they're heads are in line with the rear window. I'm afraid that if I was struck from the rear, my daughters heads would go through the back window and suffer head and neck injuries. . I am currently trying to find an aftermarket solution to the problem. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Rear window leaks. Right hand side of rear window was leaking. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated to repair vehicle, had to replace the the whole window.
Sliding rear window leaks.
Rear window leaks due to defective seals.
Rear slidding glass window is leaking water into truck due to faulty craftmanship.
While driving at approximately 60 mph an object fell of a truck in front of consumer. Consumer moved from left to right to avoid hitting the object. 8-year old daughter that was strapped in hit the window latch which caused a small cut to open up.