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Rear window issue

MattH2os
Dec 26, 2023

Rank V

Dec 26, 2023

We have had our 2022 Outer Banks for a little over a year and both rear window defrost cables have come off. My 18 year old son drives it so I can’t be sure when it happened, but he seemed to have no knowledge of it either. Has anyone else had this happen? I’m guessing it should be covered and an easy fix?
Laura

Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Dec 26, 2023

#1
2Dr Badlands - MIC - Area51 - 2.7 Auto - MGV - Headliner - High Pkg
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Chief Ron

No Ragerts

Dec 27, 2023

#2
MattH2os
We have had our 2022 Outer Banks for a little over a year and both rear window defrost cables have come off. My 18 year old son drives it so I can’t be sure when it happened, but he seemed to have no knowledge of it either. Has anyone else had this happen? I’m guessing it should be covered and an easy fix?
Good news, bad news…

First, the good —> your 18 YO didn’t lie to you.

Now, the bad —> Unfortunately, it’s a pretty common failure.

But, more good news - it’s covered under warranty so it’s off to the dealership for ya…
- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
MWNew, Laura

Rank V

Dec 27, 2023

#3
Bschurr
Good news, bad news…

First, the good —> your 18 YO didn’t lie to you.

Now, the bad —> Unfortunately, it’s a pretty common failure.

But, more good news - it’s covered under warranty so it’s off to the dealership for ya…
Haha…spoken like the parent of a teenager…thank you for the info
Bschurr

Rank IV

Dec 30, 2023

#4
Search on "bronco rear window defroster guard" and you'll find several aftermarket products to protect the connectors.
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BuckYeah

JAFO

Dec 31, 2023

#5
I purchased these soon after purchasing my Bronco and have not had any worries. The most vulnerable components of the rear window defroster are well-protected. The low-profile nature of the covers makes them barely visible.

Rear Window Defroster Element Covers
Chris here. I drive a Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and automatic transmission.
Captain Chaos, TurkeyRun

Rank II

Jan 03, 2024

#6
Basically under warranty they replace the rear glass. It’s pretty easy to do

Rank V

Jan 04, 2024

#7
BuckYeah
I purchased these soon after purchasing my Bronco and have not had any worries. The most vulnerable components of the rear window defroster are well-protected. The low-profile nature of the covers makes them barely visible.

Rear Window Defroster Element Covers

It's funny, because I bought these (below) online more as an impulse buy. I saw that the wires are exposed on the rear glass and thought it didn't cost much to be safe and to have a cleaner look. I guess that was a worthwhile investment.
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BuckYeah, TK1215

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