Six problems related to windshield have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. After it rained, a leak in the windshield caused water to drip down the driver's side and into the fuse panel. The fuse panel had to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 7/3/08.
We bought a used F-150 and had it checked out and it had no problems for a year. After a heavy rain, the alarm went off and on, lights flashed, door chime went off when the key was out of the ignition, etc. Hayward Ford in CA looked at it and said they had no idea what the problem was and since our extended warranty "just ran out," they wanted to charge us $150 to diagnose the problem. I said forget that and took it to a reputable auto electrical place. They diagnosed the problem and told us that it was indeed a leaky windshield causing the problem. They even gave us the paper that Ford puts out telling mechanics what to do in the event of the leaky windshield (basically to seal the windshield with butyl sealant). I called Ford back and they suddenly acknowledged the problem, but said that isn't a recall problem even though there are about 20 different makes/models of Fords having this exact problem. We would have to pay for it out of pocket and if the gem was harmed, we would have to pay to have it fixed too (at a tune of $1600). I called Ford directly and after getting the run around, a supervisor finally told me that there is nothing that they are willing or will do to help us out. They acknowledge it is a problem, but that there aren't enough people that have come forward to complain (yet) and there isn't a recall (yet). So, they aren't willing to do anything. I am so mad I can't see straight. I have written a complaint letter. My truck is just sitting in the driveway (tarped up to prevent rain from getting on the gem) with the battery pulled (otherwise it gets drained). So, we either pay to have it fixed or continue to watch the truck rot in the driveway. I'm seriously considering a class action suit. Anyone else with this problem?.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear windshield had crack starting from the driver side bottom all the way to the top of the windshield and during rainy weather water can link into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr.
Drivers side door cracked at rear corner of window. Ford will not repair because it is out of warranty.
Stress crack on window frame next to rubber moulding, 11 1/2 " above the handle. More obvious when window is up and closed.
Driver's side door and the window frame is cracking just above the bottom of the window.