Not off to a good start with this truck.

[Trotorx2]

Driving through Houston Texas the other day and Bang! Drivers side back door glass explodes. I have no idea what hit it but whatever it was it blew out the glass. I've had rock hits before but never had a window explode this this one did. 

[txab]

I have, twice

[Phantom 4D]

I've seen that before. Windshields have a layer of plastic sandwiched in. Rock hits usually won't shatter. Side windows don't have that feature. Hit it in the right spot and they will shatter. Having said that, A lug nut hit the windshield of my work van. Took it out! Had to clean the brown stains from the seat. From the picture, it looks like a direct hit from something. There is a recall in the works for some trucks where side windows have shattered. From what I understand, it's mainly on the passenger side. Worth checking in to.  

[Gangly]

Its an easy fix.  My truck was broken into a few months ago and they broke out the passenger rear window.  The glass, as well as the lower exterior trim piece which also must be replaced during a window replacement, totaled around $300 if I remember correctly.  The job took me approximately 2 hours and I was taking my time since I had never replaced one before.  I would highly suggest doing it yourself that way you can make sure that you get all of the glass out of the door.  There is nothing worse than having to remove the panel yourself and fix a rattle in your door because a lazy technician didn't take the time to get all of the glass out.

 

I can post the removal procedure if you want it.

 

Good Luck!

Edited March 1, 2024 by Gangly

[fondupot]

This happened to my dad back in the 90's on his 199x something Suburban. Just driving on the freeway and one of the back windows blew out. An unseen defect in the glass.

 

Luckily it's easily replaced.

[Trotorx2]

1 hour ago, Phantom 4D said:

I've seen that before. Windshields have a layer of plastic sandwiched in. Rock hits usually won't shatter. Side windows don't have that feature. Hit it in the right spot and they will shatter. Having said that, A lug nut hit the windshield of my work van. Took it out! Had to clean the brown stains from the seat. From the picture, it looks like a direct hit from something. There is a recall in the works for some trucks where side windows have shattered. From what I understand, it's mainly on the passenger side. Worth checking in to.  

I had a 2003 extended cab Z71 and it took a big hit on the passenger back glass all it did was chip the glass. I was surprised when this happened. 

[Trotorx2]

32 minutes ago, Gangly said:

Its an easy fix.  My truck was broken into a few months ago and they broke out the passenger rear window.  The glass, as well as the lower exterior trim piece which also must be replaced during a window replacement, totaled around $300 if I remember correctly.  The job took me approximately 2 hours and I was taking my time since I had never replaced one before.  I would highly suggest doing it yourself that way you can make sure that you get all of the glass out of the door.  There is nothing worse than having to remove the panel yourself and fix a rattle in your door because a lazy technician didn't take the time to get all of the glass out.

 

I can post the removal procedure if you want it.

 

Good Luck!

Thanks please do. I have an appointment already to have it replaced but would like to know how the door comes apart for future issues. 

[Gangly]

Removal Procedure

1. Place the rear side door window regulator in the full down position.
2. Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
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3. Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt (2) » Remove
4. Grasp and pull from the bottom to unclip the rear side door armrest cover trim (1) and then slide forward to unhook and remove.
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5. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
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6. Rear Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove
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7. Using an appropriate tool, start from the rear bottom corner and pull the rear side door trim (3) from the sheet metal towards you to disengage perimeter retainers (2).
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8. When the rear side door trim (3) is sufficiently loosened, place an appropriate tool at the rear portion of the door trim to disengage the remaining retainers (2)  and clip (1).
9. Unhook the rear side door trim (3) from the belt line, pulling the door trim upwards using both hands.
10. Disconnect the door lock retainer cable from the rear side door trim (3) and the inside handle.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector.
12. Rear Side Door Trim (3) » Remove
13. Place the rear side door trim (3) on a clean flat surface.
14. Note: There are 2 metal retainers on the backside of the rear portion of the rear side door window garnish molding (1).
    Note: Use care when removing the rear side door window (1) not to scrape the glass against exposed metal edges inside the rear side door frame.
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16. Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove
17. Radio Rear Side Door Speaker (2) » Remove
18. Wiring Harness Retainer » Remove
19. Disconnect the electrical connector.
20. Pull outward starting at the front and moving slowly rearward to remove the rear side door window garnish molding (1).
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21. Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
22. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
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23. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bracket (2) » Remove
24. Route the rear side door inside handle cable through the hole in the auxiliary rear side door water deflector (1) while removing it from the door.
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25. Auxiliary Rear Side Door Water Deflector (1) » Remove
26. Lift the rear side door window inner sealing strip (1) off the pinch-weld flange.
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27. Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip (1) » Remove
28. Rear Side Door Window Belt Reveal Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
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29. Using the appropriate tool, lift up the rear side door window belt reveal molding (1) to remove from the door flange.
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30. Rear Side Door Window Belt Reveal Molding (1) » Remove and DISCARD
31. Rear Side Door Inner Panel Access Hole Plug (1) » Remove
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32. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Retainer (1) » Release [2x]
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33. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip (1) » Remove
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34. Rear Side Door Window Rear Channel Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
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35. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip (2) » Reposition
36. Rear Side Door Window Regulator Sash Retainer (1) » Release
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37. Pull and turn the rear side door window (1) up to remove the window from the door frame.
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[Gangly]

On a side note, I did not need to remove the water deflector, I only needed to partially peel it back in a few places.  Also, do not forget the red bolt shown in step 28.  I somehow missed that bolt and it really put a damper on things until I figured it out.

 

It looks like a lot of steps, but it really isn't, and takes no time at all.  The window literally pulls right out and a new one slides right in with no adjustment.

[Trotorx2]

30 minutes ago, Gangly said:

Removal Procedure

1. Place the rear side door window regulator in the full down position.
2. Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
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3. Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt (2) » Remove
4. Grasp and pull from the bottom to unclip the rear side door armrest cover trim (1) and then slide forward to unhook and remove.
    Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
   
    
5. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
    Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
   
    
6. Rear Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove
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7. Using an appropriate tool, start from the rear bottom corner and pull the rear side door trim (3) from the sheet metal towards you to disengage perimeter retainers (2).
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8. When the rear side door trim (3) is sufficiently loosened, place an appropriate tool at the rear portion of the door trim to disengage the remaining retainers (2)  and clip (1).
9. Unhook the rear side door trim (3) from the belt line, pulling the door trim upwards using both hands.
10. Disconnect the door lock retainer cable from the rear side door trim (3) and the inside handle.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector.
12. Rear Side Door Trim (3) » Remove
13. Place the rear side door trim (3) on a clean flat surface.
14. Note: There are 2 metal retainers on the backside of the rear portion of the rear side door window garnish molding (1).
    Note: Use care when removing the rear side door window (1) not to scrape the glass against exposed metal edges inside the rear side door frame.
15.  Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
    
     
16. Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove
17. Radio Rear Side Door Speaker (2) » Remove
18. Wiring Harness Retainer » Remove
19. Disconnect the electrical connector.
20. Pull outward starting at the front and moving slowly rearward to remove the rear side door window garnish molding (1).
     Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
    
     
21. Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
22. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
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23. Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bracket (2) » Remove
24. Route the rear side door inside handle cable through the hole in the auxiliary rear side door water deflector (1) while removing it from the door.
     Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
    
     
25. Auxiliary Rear Side Door Water Deflector (1) » Remove
26. Lift the rear side door window inner sealing strip (1) off the pinch-weld flange.
     Open In New Tab Zoom/Print
    
     
27. Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip (1) » Remove
28. Rear Side Door Window Belt Reveal Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
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29. Using the appropriate tool, lift up the rear side door window belt reveal molding (1) to remove from the door flange.
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30. Rear Side Door Window Belt Reveal Molding (1) » Remove and DISCARD
31. Rear Side Door Inner Panel Access Hole Plug (1) » Remove
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32. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Retainer (1) » Release [2x]
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33. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip (1) » Remove
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34. Rear Side Door Window Rear Channel Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
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35. Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip (2) » Reposition
36. Rear Side Door Window Regulator Sash Retainer (1) » Release
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37. Pull and turn the rear side door window (1) up to remove the window from the door frame.
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Thanks, though the links didn't work I think I get the process. 

[Gangly]

The links wont work because you don't have an account with AllData.

[Haufski762]

I had to unplug the rear defrost on my 12' F150 as they were notorious for exploding. They would get so hot they would explode and the dealership wouldn't do anything to fix it.

[Trotorx2]

1 hour ago, Haufski762 said:

I had to unplug the rear defrost on my 12' F150 as they were notorious for exploding. They would get so hot they would explode and the dealership wouldn't do anything to fix it.

Windows were never a problem on the Fords I had to drive at work, transmissions were the problem.

[Haufski762]

36 minutes ago, Trotorx2 said:

Windows were never a problem on the Fords I had to drive at work, transmissions were the problem.

Only transmission issue I had was a hard shift from 4 to 5 after I programed it. You had to let off during the shift. 

Edited March 3, 2024 by Haufski762