I have a 97 and I was out driving the other day in the rain when my daughter in the back seat informed me it was raining in my truck. I got to work the next day and ran TSB's. Ford has addressed this problem. You get a whole new window! Ordered one up and should have it by the end of the week. I don't have the TSB number on me, actually I think it was a special service message, but if you need it just let me know.

 

I think the number would be good for the members to have as reference. Please post it.

My slider doesn't leak - but it hasn't rained in over 100 days here, so I could be in for a surprise...

 

Sycoholic: Yes, post the #. Are you out of warrenty???

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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
Better Built Stainless nerf bars

 

I had my slider replaced last week. The glass isn't the same, they made the tinted glass differently back in 96/97 for the new style trucks. Because I was out of warranty they made me pay $100 of the over $600 bill even though I complained while still under warranty and it was temporarily fixed until it leaked again while out of warranty (twice I had it resealed before stomping my feet).

I could use this number also as I am appealing this to the litigation board in Dearborn since I have no other recourse. I know it sucks, but I've had my share of sopping wet back seats...

 

Check out http://www.glasslinks.com/techboard/index.html
It is from a BBS for Auto Glass Installers and has a good explination of how/why these sliders leak.

 

Rear Glass leaking Special Service Message number is SSM 11089. It has the part number for the new glass module.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar, Ford bedliner, and Lots of TLC!!

 

Sycoholic....HELP if you are still around. Need the ammunition for the Ford Dispute Settlement Board.

You mentioned here a Special Service Message number SSM 11089. I can't find that anywhere.

Can you elaborate if you remember where this was? Thanks for your help in advance.

Dave aka F150_guy

 

I have left alot of msg's here about the rear slider leaking. I have a 97 Flair the rear slider has been replaced two time with another slider the last problem again was a crack in the plastic frame on the inside. this is caused by body flex. I had the last one replace with a flat non-slider. If U insist on having another slider go to a glass place that will stand behind their work. I was way out of warranty but Ford paid for mine. I went flat because I don't want to keep messing with it. This is an on going problem If I were U I would demand that Ford pay's. Brit

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TRUCKBLACK 97 F150 XLT FlareSide SC.
4.6 MODS: Lowered 5 inches, SnugLid
Hard Tanneau,K&N plus air mods,
Plat+4/8mm wires,Prolong engin
treatment,Amsoil Synthetic oil
and Filter,Bug&Rain guards.
SUPERCHIPED,No Step Under door nurf,
Interior Visor Shelf. My truck looks
like Ford used it as a model
for the Lightning but mines LOWER!
JACKS ANTENNA HEAD The easiest MOD

 

Sorry I forgot to say HI!!!!!! ( TINA )

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TRUCKBLACK 97 F150 XLT FlareSide SC.
4.6 MODS: Lowered 5 inches, SnugLid
Hard Tanneau,K&N plus air mods,
Plat+4/8mm wires,Prolong engin
treatment,Amsoil Synthetic oil
and Filter,Bug&Rain guards.
SUPERCHIPED,No Step Under door nurf,
Interior Visor Shelf. My truck looks
like Ford used it as a model
for the Lightning but mines LOWER!
JACKS ANTENNA HEAD The easiest MOD

 

Discuse with UR Ford service manager the fact that this is a known defect with the rear window. Ask him to discuse it with their local Ford service rep. If it doesn't work the cheepest way is to go to a glass replacement place and ask how much it would cost to replace UR read window with a used standard one. They should have one or more used ones on hand that they will sell to U for about $30.00 Instilation should about $60. If U require a new slider then make sure they warrenty their work for the life of UR truck. Brit

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TRUCKBLACK 97 F150 XLT FlareSide SC.
4.6 MODS: Lowered 5 inches, SnugLid
Hard Tanneau,K&N plus air mods,
Plat+4/8mm wires,Prolong engin
treatment,Amsoil Synthetic oil
and Filter,Bug&Rain guards.
SUPERCHIPED,No Step Under door nurf,
Interior Visor Shelf. My truck looks
like Ford used it as a model
for the Lightning but mines LOWER!
JACKS ANTENNA HEAD The easiest MOD

 

All I can suggest is you try different dealers. Some are really hard nosed about it. Others are more liberal and will fix it for you under warranty. 2 months isn't a whole lot of time, so you might be able to get a sympathetic dealer to get Ford to cover it. They sometimes do this by rationalizing that the problem started before the warranty ran out. Again, it just depends on how sympathetic your dealer is.

 

One more question:

I had my Ford dealer fix the window leak in my '97 4x4 during October of 1999. I recently noticed that the rear window is leaking again. Will my Ford dealer warranty the repair work that was performed less than a year ago?

Thanks for any input.

Wilk

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'97 F-150 4x4 Super Cab; XLT 139" Wheelbase Flairside; Silver Frost Clearcoat; 4.6L. (Romeo); 4-spd Automatic Transmission; Preferred Equipment Package 507A; 3.55 Limited Slip Axle; Electronic Shift 4x4; California Emissions; Sliding Rear Window; Trailer Towing Package; Off-Road Package; 6-Way Power Driver's Seat; Remote Keyless Entry/Anti Theft; 6-Disc CD Changer; Ford Bedliner; Ford Running Boards; Ford Nose Mask; Roll n Lock Tonneau Cover.

2000 SVT F-150 LIGHTNING XLT; 120" Wheelbase; Flareside; 5.4L EFI SOHC V8 SC Engine; 4-SPD Automatic; Silver Clearcoat Metallic; Roll n Lock Tonneau Cover; SVT Online Store Lightning Front End Mask (still in box).

 

I was just about to post a question on this subject but snce this forum is here, i might as well use it. I just noticed that my rear window is leaking pretty badly as of late. If you are looking at the back of the truck, it is leaking to the right of the slider. It was leaking so badly that it ran down inside the safety belt housing and formed a puddle beneath the seat. i talked to the local ford dealership and found out that my truck is two months out of warranty for this type of thing. I just got back to college so i don't have any spare money around for this type of thing. My main question is how did you all go about getting ford to pay for this problem? Thanks for the responses in advance.

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'97 F150 4X4 Supercab XLT
Rhino Lining
285/75/16 BFG AT/KO
4.6L Triton V8
5 Speed Manual tranny
K&N air filter
Bug deflector
Six disc changer
Power everything

Coming soon:
#1)Set of 4.10 LSD (need $$$ first)
#2) Superchip (I think)
#3) Manik Brush guard
#4) Westin Side Steps

Payment plan in process for getting to my goals...