Window Trim issue

[Soberjoe]

Has anyone else noticed that the window trim is separating, specifically on the rear windows? It almost looks like it is shrinking . . .
I'm going to point it out the next time I bring the truck in for an oil change - I will keep you posted.

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[jerrisn]

Year, Trim, and Mileage? Do you garage it, or store it outside? Additional information would help.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Has anyone else noticed that the window trim is separating, specifically on the rear windows? It almost looks like it is shrinking . . .
I'm going to point it out the next time I bring the truck in for an oil change - I will keep you posted.

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

 

[Soberjoe]

Year, Trim, and Mileage? Do you garage it, or store it outside? Additional information would help.

2022 Lariat EB with 22,000 kilometres, stored outside in Ontario Canada.
If we are now at the point where we are buying vehicles that cannot live their lives outside then I wanna go back 20 years, lol

Joe

 

[jerrisn]

2022 Lariat EB with 22,000 kilometres, stored outside in Ontario Canada.
If we are now at the point where we are buying vehicles that cannot live their lives outside then I wanna go back 20 years, lol

Joe

Unfortunately, it does have an impact. For example, I recently purchased a 1993 Beretta with only 64k miles. However, the previous owner had left it outside for several years, resulting in significant damage to the paint and trim and interior. Just four years earlier, it had appeared in a Mecum Auto Auction and looked pristine. This demonstrates how exposure to the elements can affect all aspects of a vehicle and cause damage over time. Older vehicle are just as susceptible.

 

[Soberjoe]

Unfortunately, it does have an impact. For example, I recently purchased a 1993 Beretta with only 64k miles. However, the previous owner had left it outside for several years, resulting in significant damage to the paint and trim and interior. Just four years earlier, it had appeared in a Mecum Auto Auction and looked pristine. This demonstrates how exposure to the elements can affect all aspects of a vehicle and cause damage over time. Older vehicle are just as susceptible.

Oh I am most certainly aware that the elements have a detrimental effect on everything including houses, vehicles and people.
That being said, if the current standard is 1 year and your fit and finish should be expected to be toast then I will stick to buying used from now on, lol.
Not everyone owns their own home with garage parking - and I m one of those who rents an apartment with outdoor-only parking. I expect my $50,000 purchase to be able to handle the elements that exist in the country in which it was purchased for significantly longer than 1 year.
But that's just me, lol

Joe

 

[Jah.]

Maverick in garage and car cover for Camry that is parked in driveway . car cover was $30 on Amazon . it is holding up well so far . keeps bird dropping and such off paint . well worth it . has storage bag to put in trunk .

 

[SLH13]

Oh I am most certainly aware that the elements have a detrimental effect on everything including houses, vehicles and people.
That being said, if the current standard is 1 year and your fit and finish should be expected to be toast then I will stick to buying used from now on, lol.
Not everyone owns their own home with garage parking - and I m one of those who rents an apartment with outdoor-only parking. I expect my $50,000 purchase to be able to handle the elements that exist in the country in which it was purchased for significantly longer than 1 year.
But that's just me, lol

Joe

I have a garage... full of lumber, tools, a 4 wheeler and miscellaneous other stuff. Our vehicles don't get to park in our garage! LOL

 

[Eklipse]

I just noticed today I am having the same issue on my '22 (20K miles).

Anyone else? If so, any experience getting it fixed under bumper to bumper warranty?

 

[Toddman45]

I don't have this issue but you should be able to roll the window down and with your fingers tuck that window trim back into its channel. If it won't go in time to go to the dealer.

 

[Soberjoe]

I just noticed today I am having the same issue on my '22 (20K miles).

Anyone else? If so, any experience getting it fixed under bumper to bumper warranty?

That looks exactly like mine did (OP)
Dealership order new window rubbers and replaced them free-of-charge - but it is a day-long job as the entire door needs to come apart in order to replace them. Make sure that you double-check everything when you pick up your truck - my rear door-locks did not work afterwards, so it was another trip to the dealership for me, lol.
Kudos to them, they made it right by giving me a $200 detailing package to be used at my discretion.

 

[Eklipse]

That looks exactly like mine did (OP)
Dealership order new window rubbers and replaced them free-of-charge - but it is a day-long job as the entire door needs to come apart in order to replace them. Make sure that you double-check everything when you pick up your truck - my rear door-locks did not work afterwards, so it was another trip to the dealership for me, lol.
Kudos to them, they made it right by giving me a $200 detailing package to be used at my discretion.

Thank you for the follow up and the tip. I will need to think about it.

I am leery of them fixing anything (same reason I haven't had the airbag recall done) that requires much disassembly.

 

[NextTruck]

Happening on both of my rear windows. 56k Miles so beyond the bumper to bumper warranty. Does anyone think Ford will cover this since it is a common problem? If you had it fixed, did it last or did they use the same parts? Has anyone been successful with another fix?

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Happening on both of my rear windows. 56k Miles so beyond the bumper to bumper warranty. Does anyone think Ford will cover this since it is a common problem? If you had it fixed, did it last or did they use the same parts? Has anyone been successful with another fix?

You're out of warranty.
Ford won't cover it

 

[NextTruck]

Decided to try and fix it. In the warm sun I pushed it/slid my fingers along the length of the window toward the gap and it stretched and closed up. Looks good now. I think I will keep it treated with 303 protectant to help keep it pliable and maybe reduce shrinkage and see how it goes.

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