The rear window in my '99 Scab was leaking for a while, but I always thought it was a weatherstripping issue, and I was going to get around to caulking the rear window from the outside, until yesterday when I decided to pinpoint where the water was dripping in from. Come to find out, the frame of the window is cracked in several places! So, I'd like to know what my options are before driving over to the stealership and having them install a new window for $700.

 

[QUOTE=IBrakeForNobody]The rear window in my '99 Scab was leaking for a while, but I always thought it was a weatherstripping issue, and I was going to get around to caulking the rear window from the outside, until yesterday when I decided to pinpoint where the water was dripping in from. Come to find out, the frame of the window is cracked in several places! So, I'd like to know what my options are before driving over to the stealership and having them install a new window for $700.

Im not sure where your location is but where i am the rear window in my 97 F150 is $250. Or ya could try to take your rear window out and load it up with caulking and see what happens

 

I had this happen on my 98 f150 about 3 years ago. Called ford and they said sorry, they are not responsible for it. They designed these windows wrong and did not change them until later. I only paid 300 for my with a slider

 

an easy way i found around this whole situation ,,, if your window frame is cracked,, i suggest "JB weld".. it is a sealant that consists of a hardener and a steel base. the kit can be bought at your local auto store, and comes with 2 tubes, one of the hardener, and one of the steel base. Mix the 2 proportionally on a spare piece of wood or cardboard,, and apply to any cracks,, its water proof and it lasts a really long time..

 

the first picture you have with the piece on the slider that is cracked.. I too have those cracks. No leaks so far. I would imagine like solidgould said is JB weld.. it seams logical.. when it gets warmer then 21 degrees outside I will investigate that and post results.

 

Woah, sorry for such a late reply, but thanks, I'll try the JB Weld idea. I really wouldn't want to replace the rear window because then I'd just be more inclined to buy a 2003 Dodge Dakota quad cab 2WD from a family member. I've been around the vehicle since they bought it, and it has had 54,000 trouble-free miles. The two factors leading me toward the Dodge are the leaky rear window and the infamous door cracks. But other than that and having to get the A/C recharged at 30,000 miles, broken glove compartment latch the first week I got it (rolled it off the dealer lot with 5 miles on it), and now this, it's been a good vehicle.

On the other hand, the Dodge has had 54,000 miles with not a single issue. Although, I heard that Dodge trannys don't last, so I'm waiting for the tranny to implode in the next 5000-10,000 miles.

Plus, I kind of have a pride thing (I don't know about any of you) going on when I drive my full-size, 1/2 ton pickup as opposed to a midsize pickup that's about as high as the shorter crossover SUVs, when I can look at the roofline of crossovers and of midsize pickups.

 

My 99 F150 leaks at the upper right corner of the back passenger side window (slider). Like everyone else, the dealer wanted $575 to replace it so I tried the local auto glass shop, whose techs basically told me not to waste my money, because they have a 30% chance of fixing the problem. I'll probably end up going the silicone caulk route as I'll be heading to Georgia for the summer and don't feel like having a mold infested truck by the end of the year.

Edited to add: I finally took a closer look at the window frame. I found seven cracks...Great...