I don't have a leak yet (we have not had any rain since I got my truck) but the potential is there.

The weatherstripping on the rear window above the third light is pinched down inside the window bezel leaving a big crack. The crack is right at the opening for wire harness to the third light. The harness goes into the roof above the headliner.

I could see a big mess happening if the liner got wet. I have showed it to the local dealer and am getting it fixed. The window will have to be removed and then bolted back in.

I looked on a couple of dealer lots and found the defect on a good number of vehicles with both fixed and sliding windows.

You might want to check yours...

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OKCrew
(See ya'll at Southern Hills for the 2001 U.S. Open)

2001 SuperCrew, Lariat 4.6L 4x2 , Deep Wedgewood Blue/Harvest Gold, 3.55 Limited Slip, Bench Seats, 6 Disc CD Changer, Ford Bed Liner, Bed Extender, Class III Tow Group, Ford Platform Steps, Ford Bug Shield.

Mods: Astro-Cap EuroLid (Fiberglass Hard Tonneau), Husky Liners, Clarion Camouflage PSWFF15T Powered Subwoofer and 4 SRC5753 Component Plate Speakers.

Future Mods: K&N Filter, Ford 4x4 Front Bumper Valance?, Paint existing Grill Insert or switch with other model e.g. Expedition or SVT?, Ford Molded Mud Guards, Seat Cover(s)?

 

after reading your post i checked my rear window, it has a weather stripping concern on the bottom on the drivers side (slider also) of the truck. i will monitor it for leaks .. looks like they had a rookie installing windows on the assembley line .. its not real bad,,, but worth keeping an eye on it... thanks..

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2001 super crew 4x4,amazon green lariat,tan leather, 5.4 liter,keyless entry,towing package,captain chairs,6 cd changer,running boards,duraliner,limited slip,3.55 axle,sdis,and slider

 

OKCrew,

Could you post a picture of your weather stripping problem?

It would help me visualize what you are seeing exactly.

Thanks

-Maz

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2001 F-150 Supercrew 4X4 Lariat
Oxford White/Harvest Gold
5.4L V8
Trailer Tow Package
3.55 Limited Slip
Moonroof
Cabsteps
Premium Sound w/ 6 Disc CD
Captains Chairs w/ Center Console
Bed Extender
Engine block heater

Mods:
A.R.E. LS Series II Hard Tonneau Cover
Lund Interceptor Bug Deflector
Still looking for BedRug type product. http://www.mazworld.com/supercrew
maz@ford-trucks.net

 

maz,

Here is a photo of the problem area (sorry for the poor quality, it was a borrowed digital camera).



On my SCrew, the weather stripping got pinched inside the window bezel above the third light leaving a crack right to the wire harness opening.

Here is a link to my Photopoint album which also shows some photos of orange peel.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...0314&a=7680158

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OKCrew, my rear window has the same problem with the stripping. Did your dealer feel if it is any big deal? Is this problem with all F150's???

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2001 F150 SuperCrew, Lariat,4x4,5.4,Tow,Slider,6 CD,Moon Roof,60/40,Two Tone,Snugtop Campershell,Yakima rack system. Color:White/Silver
Photopoint.com

 

I had the same rear window problem as shown in OKcrew's picture and my dealer fixed it with my first oil change. He charged Ford 1/2 hour for labor so I expect that it is not a big deal to fix. Could be a lot of trouble if it is left alone. I didn't notice this defect until I was standing in the bed trying to wax the top of the cab. Amazing all the other minor little thing one notices when waxing!

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F150 2001 Supercrew, 4.6L, 4X4, XLT, Medium Toreador Red, Medium Graphite 60/40 bench, limited slip, 17” 10 spoke aluminum wheels, skid plates, sliding rear window, remote entry, 6 disc CD changer, power driver’s seat, towing package, Rhino Liner.