Sliding Rear Window Track FIX | Ford F150

This is a how to video for repairing the rear sliding window track on a 2015 and newer F150 and 2017 and newer F250 & F350.
Tools & Hardware
1. 3M Acrylic Tape
2. Plastic Door Trim Tools / Wedge
3. Quick Clamps
4. Aluminum or wood scrap
5. Rag
6. Razor Blade
7. Rubbing Alcohol
8. Scissors
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[@speedy0231]

I recommend using 3M adhesive promoter with the 3M tape. It will stick much stronger.

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@speedy0231 thanks for the advice, I'll try it out if it ever comes loose on me again.

[@robertmccaslin3069]

It's amazing the terrible workmanship on the Ford Trucks. Mine did the same thing as have many others. Good job on it.

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@robertmccaslin3069 it's defiantly a different design than any other sliding glass rear window of the past. Seems like the top track could have been mounted better than directly to the glass.

[@robertmccaslin3069]

@@jacobsupgrades Absolutely brother! I'm repairing this right now and I see a few opportunities for improvement. The design was really slapped together. My window and the defroster cable had a battle. You can guess who lost. Now have to make a defroster repair.

[@jacobsupgrades]

How hard was repairing the defroster connection?

[@robertmccaslin3069]

@@jacobsupgrades Still working on it. Put it down after doing the initial repair to the window as this was the priority to keep the weather out. I am not so hopeful on the defroster working as intended. I've done a few of these repairs in the past with very little success. If I can fix it, I will post the video.

[@Michaelrockcrusher]

Nice video thanks for sharing my 2016 f150 had the same issue with the track. Looks like an easy peasy fix. Much appreciated.

[@jacobsupgrades]

Thank you for the comment. Yes it is an easy fix just make sure you remove as much of the old sealant as you can to get a good bond. Also clamping it down for 24hours helps a lot.

[@danielepounds9797]

Outstanding presentation video , thanks for the help in fixing mine too. DP 9/5/2024👍🤜🤛🍻

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@danielepounds9797 thank you for the positive feedback! I'm glad you found my video helpful and were able to get your sliding window fixed. 🤛

[@fisforford7068]

You have to use plastic clamps and a straight piece of wood or aluminum about the same length as you’re adhesive to lightly press against the trim piece. Like a sandwich. While you hit it with a heat gun for 15 to 25 minutes. With the rear window open of course. Good luck out there boys. Stay warm.

[@jacobsupgrades]

@fisforford7068, I like your heat gun idea, I'm sure that helps with adhesion very well.

[@datboired832]

Nice. Im having a leaking and noise issue there. I cant figure it out

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@datboired832 I kept hearing rattling for a while then when going through the car wash is when I discovered it was coming loose.

[@robertdavis4184]

Just done my F 150 for the same thing

[@jacobsupgrades]

Luckily it's an easy fix! Just need a garage or some decent weather to let the tape set up. Did yours go smoothly?

[@robertdavis4184]

@@jacobsupgrades yes went really smooth only the right side was holding it on, waiting to see the results

[@kimberlygarcia1863]

I wonder if it will work with liquid nails?

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@kimberlygarcia1863 it might work. But it also might be too rigid for the glass and cause it to crack.

[@nicolexann]

Did this. Everything worked fine after I finished but after I let it set overnight, the window no longer responds to the button when I try and open or close it. Again, it was working perfectly the night prior. Any suggestions?

[@jacobsupgrades]

How long did you leave the clamps on? I wonder if the track settled down onto the glass and is preventing it from opening.

[@danielguerrero1407]

Ah man I have to do this in 15 degree winter weather 🥲

[@jacobsupgrades]

@danielguerrero1407, that's a bummer. You might want to check the packaging to see if there is an ideal temperature range to apply the 3m tape.

[@jessenelson532]

I can't get mine to close any ideas?

[@jacobsupgrades]

The top track may have settled down on to the glass binding it up would be my guess. Or sand / dirt in the lower track.

[@davidfrench1857]

My truck is missing that track that you took off. Do you have the part number that will match for a 2015 F150?

[@jacobsupgrades]

I looked and had troubling finding a part number also. You might have better luck calling a Ford parts center or searching a junk yard. The closest thing I could find was the whole glass assembly part number ML3Z-2542052-A I found it here www.fordpartscatalog.com/oem-parts/ford-sliding-glass-ml3z2542052a

[@alangarcia7635]

Any luck? I’ve been looking for a replacement track for a while and haven’t found anything

[@jonzeejonez4585]

The dryer at the automatic car wish caused mine to go....

[@jacobsupgrades]

Did it totally come off and make your glass fall forward or was it just loose and rattling? Luckily it's an easy fix.

[@jonzeejonez4585]

Originally, it just came loose... Ironically, my daughter had mentioned a few times that she was feeling air while riding in the back seat. 95% of the time I'm the only one in the truck, so I thought that she was just being a standard 12 yrs old and complaining... I finally realized the issue when cleaning the inside/rear glass. I hit, lifted the track and glass tilted forward... Just ordered the 3M tape from your video....

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@jonzeejonez4585 You're lucky you caught this early. I kept hearing a rattle in the back that I couldn't figure out until cleaning my back glass as well. It's not the greatest design but luckily an easy fix. Thanks for the support!

[@TheFixFinder]

Same thing happened to me. Car wash dryer made us realize the glass was loose. I was in the search for some sort of caulking adhesive like they had on factory because the 3m tape didn’t work for me. Maybe I should try the double it up method. I’m afraid about it not getting a good seal against the rubber on the outside though.

[@adambeley227]

That double sided tape will fail. Better off using the adhesive they use on the window

[@jacobsupgrades]

It's been about a year since I installed this last and its been holding strong. Time will tell how well it will hold up over the factory RTV / Silicone.

[@pennesnatcherinc]

@@jacobsupgradesthanks for the reply. I was curious if it was still holding. I used an adhesive and mine broke again (but I think the stuff I used was old and I knew better than trying to use it).

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@pennesnatcherinc what adhesive did you use?

[@pennesnatcherinc]

@@jacobsupgrades some old construction adhesive i think. Gonna redo it all at some point this month.

[@claudemaggard7162]

Mine dont even work any more.

[@jacobsupgrades]

@claudemaggard7162, did the motor give out or did the track come off the glass?

[@walterwoomer7906]

tg i dont have a slider on my 2013

[@jacobsupgrades]

@@walterwoomer7906 they can be a little finicky. I do enjoy using it on good days but I wish they would switch to the full roll down window like the old Broncos or new Tundras.

[@walterwoomer7906]

@@jacobsupgrades i agree open manually