Roof and Windshield Recall

[hybrid2bev]

I’ll ask him to put a clear baggie over the seats.

That's part of the procedure.

"Cover/protect the body and interior of the vehicle with a one-time use, disposable drop plastic."

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[Illinibird]

That's part of the procedure.

"Cover/protect the body and interior of the vehicle with a one-time use, disposable drop plastic."

Good

 

[Neil4Real]

They have to remove the windshield, yes. There's work to clean and sand and apply new adhesive for the windshield.

But not the roof, the glass roof repairs are done from inside the car.

They take off the headliner. Then from inside the car they would: use Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the flange, apply two coats of primer, shove in some foam strips (along the front, sides and back), seal with Urethane Adhesive, put the headliner back in. Let the adhesive cure before driving. Put the windshield back on.... done.

Notice the glass roof is still on the whole time.

Yeah, okay, I'll try and show this to them! So are the foam strips new? Does that mean is may help with wind noise a little?

 

[hybrid2bev]

Yeah, okay, I'll try and show this to them! So are the foam strips new? Does that mean is may help with wind noise a little?

It’s all in the attachments to the recall. There are very detailed instructions and photos. It’s up to the dealer to click on the recall link and review the files.

Foam is a new, additional item.

The wind noise is a separate issue that has its own TSB/fix. Where they add a foam seal to the outside of the car in the gap in between the windshield and roof.

 

[SONEWBE]

They have to remove the windshield, yes. There's work to clean and sand and apply new adhesive for the windshield.

But not the roof, the glass roof repairs are done from inside the car.

They take off the headliner. Then from inside the car they would: use Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the flange, apply two coats of primer, shove in some foam strips (along the front, sides and back), seal with Urethane Adhesive, put the headliner back in. Let the adhesive cure before driving. Put the windshield back on.... done.

Notice the glass roof is still on the whole time.

It's nice to see real world pics of the rework involved in the roof recall. Any chance you can post the entire procedure with pics from Ford? I would like to have them as reference material when I talk to my service manager.

 

[KevinS]

It's nice to see real world pics of the rework involved in the roof recall. Any chance you can post the entire procedure with pics from Ford? I would like to have them as reference material when I talk to my service manager.

You can download all of the documents from this link:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/FORD/MUSTANG%2520MACH-E/SUV/AWD#recalls

 

[Superdeg]

I dropped off my MME at the dealer this past Monday. Software update completed Monday. Hopefully get it back tomorrow with the recalls completed. As indicated in this thread, this takes coordination with the glass person and the body shop.

 

[Ponypower50]

No way am I having them remove the headliner and do this fix. I will wait till the windshield comes loose. I have had too many Ford recalls that have damaged my cars in the process.

 

[Illinibird]

No way am I having them remove the headliner and do this fix. I will wait till the windshield comes loose. I have had too many Ford recalls that have damaged my cars in the process.

Gary - I hear you and am concerned about the entire process but I’m going to go through with it. I hope I’m not sorry. As far as waiting until the windshield comes loose I think that would be dangerous if it really did come loose or if you were in an accident. I talked to the Service Writer today and all the necessary parts have been ordered (I thought there was only one seal for the panoramic roof but apparently there are more). The dealer has no loaner cars but we have 2 cars so I’ll just drive the Acura. I’ve never experienced a Ford recall that damaged one of my cars and I hope this one doesn’t either (although the potential is greater here.).

 

[Ponypower50]

Mike,
Your right, I am being over protective of my Mach e. Anyway I am waiting till spring to do the recalls.

Merry Christmas!
gary

 

[engnrng]

No way am I having them remove the headliner and do this fix. I will wait till the windshield comes loose. I have had too many Ford recalls that have damaged my cars in the process.

Windshield and headliner? Sounds to me like the headliner is involved in the roof fix, not the windshield replacement. Windshields are frequently replaced without touching anything inside of the car.

Also, the NHTSA description mentions the possibility of the windshield coming loose during an accident, no mention of an ongoing threat to windshield integrity during normal driving.

 

[Illinibird]

I dropped off my MME at the dealer this past Monday. Software update completed Monday. Hopefully get it back tomorrow with the recalls completed. As indicated in this thread, this takes coordination with the glass person and the body shop.

How did the recall turn out?

 

[zvez]

They have to remove the windshield, yes. There's work to clean and sand and apply new adhesive for the windshield.

But not the roof, the glass roof repairs are done from inside the car.

They take off the headliner. Then from inside the car they would: use Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the flange, apply two coats of primer, shove in some foam strips (along the front, sides and back), seal with Urethane Adhesive, put the headliner back in. Let the adhesive cure before driving. Put the windshield back on.... done.

Notice the glass roof is still on the whole time.

excellent information. I'm glad the roof doesn't have to be removed.

 

[Illinibird]

Windshield and headliner? Sounds to me like the headliner is involved in the roof fix, not the windshield replacement. Windshields are frequently replaced without touching anything inside of the car.

Also, the NHTSA description mentions the possibility of the windshield coming loose during an accident, no mention of an ongoing threat to windshield integrity during normal driving.

Is there any liability when it comes time to sell or trade your car if you didn't have the glass recalls done? I know dealers face a stiff fine if they sell a Mustang Mach E which hasn't had the recall done so they might take it out of any trade offered too.

 

[RickMachE]

Is there any liability when it comes time to sell or trade your car if you didn't have the glass recalls done? I know dealers face a stiff fine if they sell a Mustang Mach E which hasn't had the recall done so they might take it out of any trade offered too.

First, recalls are public information. Anyone can put your VIN in and see that there are outstanding recalls.

Second, if you're selling your vehicle privately, then you should create a bill of sale, and on that bill of sale you should disclose this. I had a floor mat recall on a vehicle that I did not do because the replacement mat was very tiny. I gave the recall to the buyer AND put it on the bill of sale. If you trade it in, then the dealer is responsible for doing the recall.

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