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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 1 of 3)

problem #41

May 202000

F-150

  • miles

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

Loss of anti-freeze or coolant both doors starting to crack rear sliding window leaking.

- Coshocton, OH, USA

problem #40

Jul 252003

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
Rear window leaks water around window seal.

- Raymore, MO, USA

problem #39

Jun 222004

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
Rear sliding glass window leaking in the inside top left section. Taken to Ford dealer who in turn subcontracts out to a leak specialist. I was inform by the service desk that he inform them that I would need to replace the whole rear window at a cost estimate of a couple hundred dollars. I in turn contacted Ford Motor Company and of course my vehicle is now out of warranty. I own a 1997 Ford F-150 with 82,000 miles. I was informed by Ford Motor Co. That the dealers are franchised and what ever policy they have in place Ford co. Can't control.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

problem #38

Feb 172004

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,033 miles

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

Rear window of 1997 F150 leaks. Dealership replaced window, and new unit leaks. Problem seems to exist in 1997-2003 F150's.

- Camden, NJ, USA

problem #37

Apr 142000

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
1997 F-150 rear window leaking - took in twice during warranty and told them about hearing water in truck them checked drain in door and said nothing wrong - only have 62000 on truck so I did not drive it much but now I found were water was coming in through gasket and this seems to be a big problem and dealer ship are having outside vendors doing work I think this should be recalled because they knew this problem and changed design

- Gloucester, NJ, USA

problem #36

Feb 012000

F-150

  • miles
Rear window leak

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

problem #35

Dec 312002

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

Consumer states the rear window glass is leaking water into cabin of vehicle. Dealer diagnosed problem with the assembly of the glass. Dealer needs a special Ford part due to glass assembly being part of vehicle's frame. Ts rear windshield replaced.

- Lanesville, IN, USA

problem #34

Mar 012002

F-150

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Athens, OH, USA

problem #33

Apr 241998

F-150

  • miles
The rear window frame keeps cracking and causing it to leak water inside the cab. I had it fixed 3 different times under warranty then it happened again and tipton wouldn't help me anymore so I called Ford in detroit and they said the dealer said I was abusing my Ford and that is a false statement I even offered to send them pictures of my truck and it is in great shape and only 65,000 miles it is unfounded if they just would look at my truck 'not takeing the dealers word because why would it be abuse only after the warranty ran out. The dealer never fixed the problem and if I have to go through legal manners I guess I will have to.

- Los Indios, TX, USA

problem #32

Mar 122002

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Rear window leaks. Right hand side of rear window was leaking. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated to repair vehicle, had to replace the the whole window.

- Fortuna, CA, USA

problem #31

Dec 022001

F-150 4WD

  • miles

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

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Rochester, WA, USA

problem #30

Nov 252001

F-150

  • miles
Back sliding glass window is allowiing water to enter vehicle because seal on window is defective, and allows water to enter vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Spratenburg, SC, USA

problem #29

Sep 072001

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle rear sliding glass would leak wnenever it rains or being washed. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Lodi, WI, USA

problem #28

Apr 182001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear glass is coming out from its seal. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. Glass had to be replaced

- Murrells, SC, USA

problem #27

Nov 012000

F-150

  • miles
Rear window is becoming separated from vehicle. Seal is coming off. Water is leaking in. Consumer was told that vehicle was not a part of any recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 082001

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Purchased an extended cab pickup because I have two children. Since purchase, they have grown and when they are in the back seat, they're heads are in line with the rear window. I'm afraid that if I was struck from the rear, my daughters heads would go through the back window and suffer head and neck injuries.. I am currently trying to find an aftermarket solution to the problem. Thank you for your time and consideration.

- Conyngham, PA, USA

problem #25

Jan 312001

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Pittman arm referenced eight (8) times in tsb's. rear window also referenced in tsb's.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #24

Dec 102000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
I first discovered the leaking rear window a year ago( the truck was less than 2 yrs old) with 53000 miles and had it repaired at the dealer for $180 it is unknown how long it was like that because it was a passenger in the back seat that noticed it was leaking after a heavy rain. This new leak was discovered yesterday by me after a car wash and it was in the same location as the first one. The truck is less than 3 years old and has 84150 miles. I will report this to the dealer tomorrow 12/12/2000. The crack in the driver side door sheet metal was discovered after reading about the problem on a web site 12/11/2000 (www.Ford-trucks.com) it was listed as a common problem on 97, 98,99,2000 F150S. When I checked I discovered the crack with a little rust on it a couple inches up from the bottom window molding.

- Auburn, NY, USA

problem #23

Oct 312000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear window leaks due to defective seals.

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #22

Aug 302000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
The original rear sliding glass window leaked and was replaced under warranty (less than 36000 mi.). the replacement window eventually leaked too, so it was defective also. The front brake pads wore out and scored the rotors. The repair shop indicated that they could not turn/repair the rotors because they were under specification. Further investigation indicated that the replacement rotors for this vehicle have a different thickness specification. The original rotors are either not the correct thickness or have an incorrect specification. The brakes have never seemed to perform properly. Brakes must be applied very hard and even then the vehicle does not stop very quickly.

- Plover, WI, USA

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