zbutcher
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Wondering if anyone else has experienced a failed windshield seal on the lightning? I just purchased a new 2024 Lightening Lariat at the end of October and last week with the heavy rain it spring a leak. My wife first noticed something was wrong when she was driving it and received several trouble lights, a look at the app showed:
- Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power
- Precollision Assist Not Available
- Restraints Indicator Lamp Warning
- Blind Spot Detection & Cross Traffic
The truck was also refusing to go in to park and took multiple attempts.
When my wife got back in the truck the lights were out and it performed normally for the remainder of the day. The next day I drive it and for the first hour or so no issues. After an errand I got back in and turned the truck on and immediately the horn started blaring and would not stop unless I turned the truck off. As I sat there I noticed the tops of my shoes getting wet in the footwell area and when I looked down I could see rain water running down behind the dash and leaking on the floor.
I was only a few miles from my Ford dealer so, with the horn honking
, I drove it across town to ford. They have had it since 11/22 and so far have diagnosed a failed windshield seal which they claim is a common issue. They were supposed to replace the windshield yesterday and once they confirmed that the leak is resolved they said they will look at the electrical issue. I am concerned that they are not going to do much in the way of replacement for anything that got wet and I’m not sure how much I should worry about that given the warranty, but regardless, not a fun experience on a 3 week old truck!
Just to add insult to injury, I got my first billing statement the day after it went into the dealer!
- Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power
- Precollision Assist Not Available
- Restraints Indicator Lamp Warning
- Blind Spot Detection & Cross Traffic
The truck was also refusing to go in to park and took multiple attempts.
When my wife got back in the truck the lights were out and it performed normally for the remainder of the day. The next day I drive it and for the first hour or so no issues. After an errand I got back in and turned the truck on and immediately the horn started blaring and would not stop unless I turned the truck off. As I sat there I noticed the tops of my shoes getting wet in the footwell area and when I looked down I could see rain water running down behind the dash and leaking on the floor.
I was only a few miles from my Ford dealer so, with the horn honking
, I drove it across town to ford. They have had it since 11/22 and so far have diagnosed a failed windshield seal which they claim is a common issue. They were supposed to replace the windshield yesterday and once they confirmed that the leak is resolved they said they will look at the electrical issue. I am concerned that they are not going to do much in the way of replacement for anything that got wet and I’m not sure how much I should worry about that given the warranty, but regardless, not a fun experience on a 3 week old truck!Just to add insult to injury, I got my first billing statement the day after it went into the dealer!
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