Plastic junk roof trim broken!

Vermonster · Jan 9, 2025

Ceerix said:
Mine is broken too.

I could still get it repaired under warranty but chances are you'll end up with a new leaky rear window.
I'm going to repair it myself with black RTV before taking it to a dealer at 9am and having to wait until 5pm.
The dealer can't fix it themselves. The dealer told me they had to call someone about the glass??!!??

Probably better/cheaper to outsource. The glass companies can deal with windows with their eyes closed. At the dealer near me, I actually had the glass guy go there - use their bay - and replace my windshield.

Ceerix · Jan 9, 2025

Vermonster said:
Probably better/cheaper to outsource. The glass companies can deal with windows with their eyes closed. At the dealer near me, I actually had the glass guy go there - use their bay - and replace my windshield.

IMHO Outsourcing the windshield repair makes sense, but outsourcing the rear window or side windows not so much.
The dealer told me they have to break the rear window and replace it with a new rear window???
If they can't get to the screws to remove the window, how do they get to the screws to attach the new window?

Vermonster · Jan 9, 2025

(not my video)

The rear window replacement may as well be as sucky as the windshield.

You can see the hidden trim screw that we need to get to here:

Plastic junk roof trim broken!

Just noticed my roof molding came loose or popped out, looks like the back window needs to be removed to reinstall, called my dealer and they said they would order one and the body shop would install it. So far this and left headlight was replaced as it was not sealed properly, only have 1300...

www.fordtremor.com

Ceerix · Jan 9, 2025

Vermonster said:
The rear window replacement may as well be as sucky as the windshield.

You are right... WHAT A MESS ..... and effort...

You really need an expert for this to make sure there is no leak later.

NO, NO, NO....

Three drops of silicon and it's done....

BroncOh · Jan 9, 2025

Vermonster said:
(not my video)

The rear window replacement may as well be as sucky as the windshield.

You can see the hidden trim screw that we need to get to here:

Plastic junk roof trim broken!

Just noticed my roof molding came loose or popped out, looks like the back window needs to be removed to reinstall, called my dealer and they said they would order one and the body shop would install it. So far this and left headlight was replaced as it was not sealed properly, only have 1300...

www.fordtremor.com

Lol the dude really laid tools on brand new glass with no towel

Grabber · Jan 9, 2025

Use the black RTV and be done with it. Mine has been going strong for 4 1/2 years. No reason to have them replace the glass and mess something else up.

WakeZilla · Jan 9, 2025

BroncOh said:
Lol the dude really laid tools on brand new glass with no towel

I'd want to take advantage while the back window is out and fold down the drivers side rear seat! Not sure why Ford can't put a reasonable release for the seat back. LOL

BroncOh · Jan 9, 2025

WakeZilla said:
I'd want to take advantage while the back window is out and fold down the drivers side rear seat! Not sure why Ford can't put a reasonable release for the seat back. LOL

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J Money · Feb 26, 2025

BroncOh said:
BuiltRight has you covered!

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Fixed my passenger side one by cutting off the little tab for the rear window and used some 3M double sided tape.

It worked for a couple years and recently disappeared.

Of course the tab just popped off the drivers side now. I’m just going to use the 3M tape again, and order a new passenger side trim (cut the tab off and 3M tape of course.

Chunkee · Feb 26, 2025

Part of mine flew off at the tail end on passenger side. I ordered a new one and RTV it. Over $150 bux. Nuts

PlumasTremor · Feb 27, 2025

theringworm8 said:
Yep…..common issue. Poor design. Mine goes back the first week in January. They have to pull the back window, re-rivet the trim piece back in place and then reinstall the window. A complete PITA!!

This hasn't happened to mine (yet) but I'd be nervous letting Ford service guys do that type of work. My experience is anytime you have the Ford techs perform non basic mechanical tasks they tend to f it up worse... resulting in leaks, rattles, scratches, misalignment, etc. If it were me I'd really consider the glue it back yourself option.

Lucky13 · Apr 8, 2025

Mine did this a week ago. Amazing. What kind of glue do yall recommend?

DwnSth · Apr 8, 2025

Tremoraptor said:
Just noticed my roof molding came loose or popped out, looks like the back window needs to be removed to reinstall, called my dealer and they said they would order one and the body shop would install it. So far this and left headlight was replaced as it was not sealed properly, only have 1300 miles on the Tremor.View attachment 24040 View attachment 24041

What year is this? Common thing unfortunately. Bad engineering.

Grabber · Apr 9, 2025

Lucky13 said:
Mine did this a week ago. Amazing. What kind of glue do yall recommend?

Black RTV and tape it down overnight. Mine has lasted 4.5 years so far. Including carwash.

SteveG75 · Apr 13, 2025

Well, mine just did this. Passenger side. I had some 3M Emblem Adhesive sitting in the garage. If that doesn't hold, I'll grab some RTV and slather that puppy up.

Well, the emblem adhesive didn’t work. Not enough area to grab. I’ll grab some RTV in morning. Need to slather it up and fill the gap. Will also stick some on the bolt heads.

On closer inspection, there is a big bead of seam sealer right at the back of the channel which is what probably caused the failure.