Rear Window Replacement/Delamination - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Bart · 12-20-2005, 05:58 PM

My rear window has a very small delamination (about 1/8" X 1/4") way up in the drivers side top corner. The dealer is willing to replace the rear window under warrenty. I noticed it about a year ago. In that time it has only changed a tiny amount.

Has anyone else had this done? If so, is the risk worth it? I'm just not sure I want them taking everything off and possibly causing a leak or other cosmetic damage.

Any suggestions appreciated...

Mikestang · 12-20-2005, 06:09 PM

I had my rear window replaced under warrenty for the same issue

San Pedro Mach · 12-20-2005, 06:21 PM

I also have had my rear window replaced under warranty. On my car the top corners on both driver' & passenger sides had what looked like aluminum foil at the very edge. Whenever I would wash the car, it would turn black and as soon as it dried, it would return to the silvery aluminum color.

They told me that becasue it was a factory defect, they had to replace it with a Ford back glass and not a aftermarket window (yeah...like I was going to take an aftermarket window

). Anyhow my car was at the dealer for a week while they shipped the replacement glass.

EDIT: BTW, they also told me that the delamination would continue and that replacing the glass was the only fix.

03SHKR · 12-20-2005, 09:03 PM

Mine was replaced for the same thing. And I was told it would keep getting worse. So, get it fixed before your warrantee expires.

Bart · 12-20-2005, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Did any of you have problems with the work done? Did they do a good enough job that you can't tell it was done?

I realize that it still comes down to the installer but if all of you had good luck then I'm feeling better about it.

Best to all,

Bart ( Barry)

3150Mach1 · 12-21-2005, 07:11 AM

I am going to go look at mine right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

San Pedro Mach · 12-21-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

Thanks for the replies.

Did any of you have problems with the work done? Did they do a good enough job that you can't tell it was done?

I realize that it still comes down to the installer but if all of you had good luck then I'm feeling better about it.

Best to all,

Bart ( Barry)

The only thing that bugged me a little was a tiny scuff mark on the sail panel next to the glass. It looked like they use a plier or something pull or hold the panel to get it off the car. The only reason I noticed it was because I was really looking hard around the glass to check for any problems.....but it's no biggie. Certainly nothing to take back to the dealer. Aside from that, the whole rear glass looks like a factory install.

03SHKR · 12-21-2005, 03:29 PM

I had no issues with the replacement. But, the dealership already knew I would be an a-hole if it wasn't done right.

slowGN · 12-21-2005, 07:31 PM

I had mine replaced for it doing that. It was also leaking water into the back seat.
The dealer fixed it and did a good job. i have not had any problems since.

gfong · 12-21-2005, 08:06 PM

I had mine done and so far so good.

03whitemach · 12-21-2005, 10:28 PM

Mine was replaced about4 months ago. No problems.
You'll find that most, if not all glass repairs or replacements are done from an outside source, meaning they sub it out to a glass company.

machowner · 12-21-2005, 11:07 PM

I just looked at mine today and it has started in the both upper corners. Does it matter that the car had tint on it a one time? The tint is gone but there is still some sticky stuff at the very top of the back window.

San Pedro Mach · 12-21-2005, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machowner

I just looked at mine today and it has started in the both upper corners. Does it matter that the car had tint on it a one time? The tint is gone but there is still some sticky stuff at the very top of the back window.

No, the tint has nothing to do with it. The delamination is inside of the glass. The sticky residue is probably the adhesive from the window film. You can take it of with a razor blade, just be carefull with the defroster lines. Or you can use steel wool #000 to get the glue off.

machowner · 12-21-2005, 11:15 PM

Thanks San Pedro, if having the tint on there wasn't a problem I'll just leave the glue on the glass and have them replace the window. I'll post back when its done and let you know how it went Bart.

San Pedro Mach · 12-21-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machowner

Thanks San Pedro, if having the tint on there wasn't a problem I'll just leave the glue on the glass and have them replace the window. I'll post back when its done and let you know how it went Bart.

No problem bro.

Bart · 12-22-2005, 05:48 AM

OK, I'm gonna have it done. It will be in a month or two when the weather is better. Right now we have about 5 inches of the white stuff on the ground.

Thanks to all that responded.

Best to all,

Bart ( Barry)

wolverine81 · 01-06-2006, 10:29 AM

Is there a Special Service Message or TSB on this issue?

03whitemach · 01-06-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverine81

Is there a Special Service Message or TSB on this issue?

No TSB's as far as I know.

12-20-2005, 05:58 PM	#1
Bart Guest Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 642	Rear Window Replacement/Delamination My rear window has a very small delamination (about 1/8" X 1/4") way up in the drivers side top corner. The dealer is willing to replace the rear window under warrenty. I noticed it about a year ago. In that time it has only changed a tiny amount. Has anyone else had this done? If so, is the risk worth it? I'm just not sure I want them taking everything off and possibly causing a leak or other cosmetic damage. Any suggestions appreciated...

12-20-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Mikestang Parrot Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: H204D,NY AMERICA F YEA ! Posts: 4,894	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I had my rear window replaced under warrenty for the same issue __________________ Mikestang 03 MACH1 Torch Red #274 Built 11/14/02 Home 12/07/02 Payed off 09/17/07 MRT powershift, W\Hurst T-handle, Painted hood stripe, AFS 10.5 and 9.0 Crome Mach 1Wheels, Ford GT Coil Covers. "If She had a set a wings, Man I know She could fly " 2011 Kona Blue Metalic Mustang GT Premium 5.0 Rolling on 19s "2011 Will Be Known As The Year They Perfected The Mustang " 06 Victory Kingpin With more mods than I can list http://home.roadrunner.com/~crazyhorse/

12-20-2005, 06:21 PM	#3
San Pedro Mach Resident Subaruista Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Port Of L.A. Posts: 5,424	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I also have had my rear window replaced under warranty. On my car the top corners on both driver' & passenger sides had what looked like aluminum foil at the very edge. Whenever I would wash the car, it would turn black and as soon as it dried, it would return to the silvery aluminum color. They told me that becasue it was a factory defect, they had to replace it with a Ford back glass and not a aftermarket window (yeah...like I was going to take an aftermarket window ). Anyhow my car was at the dealer for a week while they shipped the replacement glass. EDIT: BTW, they also told me that the delamination would continue and that replacing the glass was the only fix.

12-20-2005, 09:03 PM	#4
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination Mine was replaced for the same thing. And I was told it would keep getting worse. So, get it fixed before your warrantee expires. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

12-20-2005, 11:02 PM	#5
Bart Guest Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 642	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination Thanks for the replies. Did any of you have problems with the work done? Did they do a good enough job that you can't tell it was done? I realize that it still comes down to the installer but if all of you had good luck then I'm feeling better about it. Best to all, Bart ( Barry)

12-21-2005, 07:11 AM	#6
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I am going to go look at mine right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

12-21-2005, 03:29 PM	#8
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I had no issues with the replacement. But, the dealership already knew I would be an a-hole if it wasn't done right. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

12-21-2005, 07:31 PM	#9
slowGN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: VA Posts: 84	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I had mine replaced for it doing that. It was also leaking water into the back seat. The dealer fixed it and did a good job. i have not had any problems since.

12-21-2005, 08:06 PM	#10
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I had mine done and so far so good.

12-21-2005, 10:28 PM	#11
03whitemach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination Mine was replaced about4 months ago. No problems. You'll find that most, if not all glass repairs or replacements are done from an outside source, meaning they sub it out to a glass company.

12-21-2005, 11:07 PM	#12
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination I just looked at mine today and it has started in the both upper corners. Does it matter that the car had tint on it a one time? The tint is gone but there is still some sticky stuff at the very top of the back window.

12-21-2005, 11:15 PM	#14
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination Thanks San Pedro, if having the tint on there wasn't a problem I'll just leave the glue on the glass and have them replace the window. I'll post back when its done and let you know how it went Bart.

12-22-2005, 05:48 AM	#16
Bart Guest Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 642	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination OK, I'm gonna have it done. It will be in a month or two when the weather is better. Right now we have about 5 inches of the white stuff on the ground. Thanks to all that responded. Best to all, Bart ( Barry)

01-06-2006, 10:29 AM	#17
wolverine81 Mmmm.......B*tch Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 393	Re: Rear Window Replacement/Delamination Is there a Special Service Message or TSB on this issue? __________________ Torch Red '03 Mach 1 5-Spd IUP (modded) - Garage Queen

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