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2004 Ford Taurus Rear Defroster Damaged

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Old 09-26-2007 | 12:28 AM
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Default 2004 Ford Taurus Rear Defroster Damaged

How do you fix a rear defroster? I've been told I'll have to replace the entire back window, according to the dealership I deal with. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 09-26-2007 | 08:05 AM
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Where is the damage? If the pigtail for the wiring has come off, there is an adhesive that will glue it on. If it is the grid broken, there is a grid repair kit available. Check your local parts houses.
 
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Old 10-01-2007 | 02:18 PM
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Grid repair can be very time consuming, but it works.
 
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Old 10-22-2007 | 11:00 PM
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I went to my local auto part store, and they looked at me as if I was an idiot. They have never heard of such a thing, so they recommended super glue. Of course, that did not work.

It was the power wire on the driver's side that came unattached. I am not sure why it came unattached...whether it dry-rotted or I bumped it off somehow. Anyways, I did get it repaired at a glass company in Jamestown, NY called D & S Glass. I believe the guy used an epoxy glue to reattach it...less than 20 minutes to repair for $30 + tax. I was pleased. Too bad the Ford dealership couldn't figure it out on their own!!
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks for the follow up. Glad to see someone taking the time to post repairs. Thanks and this may help someone else with a similar problem.
 
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