Vista Roof – Glass Binding/Sticking, Glass Stuck Open Or Closed, Noisy Operation – 2015-2021 Ford & Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10201618

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2292

 

Summary

Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass panel brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the roof opening panel glass brackets

 


Ford & Lincoln
Ford & Lincoln

 


Model:

Ford

2015-2021 F-150

2017-2021 F-Super Duty

2018-2021 Expedition

LincolneBay logo

2018-2021 Navigator

 

Issue: Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts

DescriptionPart NumberQuantity
Glass Panel Bracket KitFL3Z-1651070-E1
Concertina BlindFL3Z-16500A66-A2
Krytox® GPL-205 / 164-R4906 (Rotunda)164-R49061

 

Tool List

DriveTool Name
1/4″Power Tool
1/4″Ratchet
1/4″Torque Wrench
1/4″3″ Extension
1/4″Torx® T20
1/4″Phillips Socket
Trim Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Medium Flat Screwdriver
Small Paint Brush
Flashlight
Magnet
Tape Measure

 

Service Procedure

1. Using the switch, attempt to move the roof opening panel glass into the vent position. Did the roof opening panel glass move to the vent position?

(1). Yes – replace the roof opening panel glass brackets. Make sure any and all debris is removed from the frame track during repairs. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17B. (Figure 1)

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 501-17B.

Figure 1

 

 


35 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEXPEDITION2018-2021
FORDeBay logoF-1502015-2021
FORDeBay logoF-250 SD2017-2021
FORDF-350 SD2017-2021
FORDeBay logoF-450 SD2017-2021
FORDeBay logoF-550 SD2017-2021
LINCOLNeBay logoNAVIGATOR2018-2021

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

21-2292
03 September 2021

MC-10201618-0001.pdf 323.323KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10153936

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2374

Summary

Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

18-2374
11 December 2018

 


 

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