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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,245 miles

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1997 Ford F-150 windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #21

Sep 192000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear sliding window leaking and driver's door was chipping paint due to weak metal used. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of the problem, but nothing could be done.

- Seville, OH, USA

problem #20

Sep 272000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Rear slidding glass window is leaking water into truck due to faulty craftmanship.

- Lebanon, IN, USA

problem #19

Dec 021998

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Left front door crack at lower rear of window frame.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #18

Jun 052000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! the window has been replaced w/ frame three times, but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2. engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking, body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #17

Jan 102000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Every time it rains, water pours in the top of the rear window and soaks the rear seat.when I contacted the dealer, they said this happens frequently with these trucks, but that Ford was not responsible.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #16

Mar 112000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- West Keansburg, NJ, USA

problem #15

Mar 112000

F-150 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- West Keansburg, NJ, USA

problem #14

Mar 112000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- West Keansburg, NJ, USA

problem #13

Mar 112000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- West Keansburg, NJ, USA

problem #12

Dec 011999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Six months after purchasing vehicle back window started to leak, took to dealer, and they said that it was not under warranty. Top of the window is still leaking.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #11

Dec 031999

F-150 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Rossford, OH, USA

problem #10

Jul 071999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pours in through the back window everytime it rains. Dealer put some kind of sealant around the window, which did not correct the problem.

- Burton, SC, USA

problem #9

Jun 011998

F-150

  • miles
Water pours in through rear window when it rains; dealer resealed window but it still leaks; dealer replaced window with a new design to fix problem; dealer charged me $350; should I have to pay for a design flaw?

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #8

Aug 241999

F-150

  • miles
I was told that I would have to pay a deductable to have this fixed. It is a hazard because my windshield wipers do not work half the time, and when they do not work, the windows will not roll down so therefore I can not see when it rains. There was something wrong with it when I bought it and I feel I should not have to pay the deductable.

- Ward, AR, USA

problem #7

Jul 311996

F-150

  • miles
Back rear window leaks and they have failed to fix three times at two different dealers. The first dealer failed to tell me there was a recall on the window. The second dealer fixed it under some kind of recall and now refuses to fix it again. The window is still leaking.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #6

May 011997

F-150

  • miles
I have had the back light resealed twice already, still leaks...have heard it is a cracked window frame, a design flaw and some have had the dealer replace with a new window. Mine because out of warranty is my problem. I had it fixed once under warranty, but the problem still exists and sidney Ford doesn't want to do anything about it....poor customer service and warranty service!!!

- Lakeview, OH, USA

problem #5

Dec 211998

F-150

  • miles
When the rear sliding window is closed, water/rain would leak through the opening area. This is a design flaw.

- Many, LA, USA

problem #4

Feb 161999

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear sliding glass window leaks.

- New Trento, IN, USA

problem #3

Oct 221998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Sliding rear window leaks.

- Grants Pas, OR, USA

problem #2

May 131998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving at approximately 60 mph an object fell of a truck in front of consumer. Consumer moved from left to right to avoid hitting the object. 8-year old daughter that was strapped in hit the window latch which caused a small cut to open up.

- Princess Anne, MD, USA

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