Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can access the seals of the rear windshield on my truck? I thought the gray molding came off and exposed the windshield, but upon further inspection, it appears that the windshield is set inside the molding. I need to repair a leak, if I can find it.

Thanks.

 

I am having the same problem on My 00 F150 XL. Its on the drivers side. I was wondering if maybe it was the third break light wiring or something.

 

As I recall you guys are going to have to do to a glass repair shop to get that done. Its such a PITA to remove the rear window trim and reinstall it again.

 

I had the same problem. It made the truck smell and i lifted up my floor liner to find some kind of mold growing under it and drops of water. I just got some clear silicone caulk and found exactly where it was leaking from and lined it. It actually helped! I was surprised. But yeah, the butyl seal around the back windows of these trucks is messed up.
Theres a couple good write ups on here about how to replace the seal yourself

 

My 01 SCrew is doing this as well. It looks like the previous owner tried to fix this because I can see where someone used silicone, but it still leaks.

 

guys need to learn to search. this topic comes up like once a month.

 

Eh, I dont mind. Keeps me busy

 

To those of you who replied w/ useful info, thanks. I'll do some digging for the write ups.

To those of you who felt the need to be sarcastic to prove a point, wow. I've never been on here and needed some quick info.

 

same problem here.. i don't think that the third brakelight is the culprit..

i already try to seal my 3rd light with a glass silicon..

still leaking..=(

i guess i need to reseal my rear windshield like Raptor05121 said..

 

mine leaks straight on top of my drivers seat

 

I get annoyed enough buy my leaking back window, but leaking on my head??? How the heck do you drive with that

 

I think I'll just take mine by a novus and let them fix it.

 

I had to do this repair on my 2000 Ext. Cab. It really isn't the most difficult thing i ever had to do but it is a bit time consuming and slightly messy.

Basically go to the auto parts store and buy a roll of 3/8 inch butyl seal. The entire rear window comes out as a whole assembly. Its held in from the inside around its perimeter by 9 or 10 bolts. You have to remove the gray side plastic panels where the seat belts are mounted, and the rear seat. Then you'll have access to the screws. Just undo them, then have someone outside to catch the window assembly as you push it out slowly. Afterward you just need to scrape off all the old butyl sealant (takes forever) and replace it. The window even has a nice little channel for you to follow with the seal. Then just do the reverse of removal.

Like i said, its just really time consuming. I did this myself a year ago now and it hasn't leaked since. So hope that helps.

 

ha, guess that's directed to me. dude, it's just like any forum...search...the answer is there, you have to just look for it. this is one of the busiest forums when it comes to these trucks. the information is there, all you have to do is find it.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ot...ack-glass.html


search took 4.1 seconds to post this result. not that hard.

 

Alright, searched (obviously this is an older thread) but seem to come up with 2 answers. My glass noticeably was leaking today also. I saw moisture on the headliner below the d/s coat hook and when I touched the top of the window (pieces of plastic? that you can move, like the track the slider goes on) I guess, anyways, couldn't figure out why it was leaking. Thaught maybe the water was follwing the satallite antenna wire, so, removed the brake light, re routed the wire and the leak is still there. I think it's been doing this for a while, couldn't catch it but suspected it was. It's been suggested the window itself needs replacing, some say the butyl seal around the window? If you look from the outside between the cab and the window outer trim plastic piece, it looks like someone jammed the foam or whatever seal in there and other places it comes right to the edge. How can you tell if it's the window vs just the outer seal that needs re butyling? Pushing and running my finger along the top edge (inside) of the window seems to get the water moving in more like touching a tent from the inside when it's raining makes it leak. Sorry for the hijack but my problem seems the same as the op's.