roth : anything is possible. if lightning had hit the car , it (usually) goes for metal , and cooks a lot of wiring and is usually not good for the computers , etc.
when they say corrosion isnt covered under warranty , that means rust , etc . In the
sense of a wiper motor being corroded , its their problem , because that is considered body/electrical and if there is corrosion on the contacts its because they didnt put die-electric grease in there on assembly. corrosion happens like this because of dissimilar metals. much like an aluminum wheel can weld itself to a hub. i would definitely go higher up on this , because this is an interior item , and should not have any corrosion at all. if it does , then it either got wet , or is a bad design.
i found one tsb for 05 escape 4wd 3.0 (iirc) motor. Im not sure what year/model yours is , but heres the info. Let me know the exact model/year/motor if you want me to check on a more exact tsb but this covers a couple different production runs
throughout the years. Here's the tsb...
sorry , its long , but i think you should talk to them about a faulty grid line , that may have localized enough heat combined with the pressure from the wiper , caused the glass to shatter. Definitely dont let them tell you it's not their problem. call corporate if your service writer gives you any crap...
-----tsb start here----sorry its long...
TSB 04-24-5
TSB 04-24-5
12/13/04
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL
ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB
REPAIR FORD:
1999-2000 Contour
1999-2002 Escort
1999-2003 Escort ZX2
1999-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Taurus
2000-2005 Focus
2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
1999-2003 Windstar
1999-2005 Expedition, Explorer
2000-2005 Excursion
2001-2003 Explorer Sport
2001-2005 Escape
2004-2005 F-150, Freestar
2005 Escape Hybrid LINCOLN:
1999-2002 Continental
1999-2005 Town Car
2000-2005 LS
1999-2005 Navigator
2002-2003 Blackwood
2003-2005 Aviator MERCURY:
1999 Tracer
1999-2000 Mystique
1999-2005 and Marquis, Sable
2005 Montego
1999-2002 Villager
1999-2005 Mountaineer
2004-2005 Monterey
2005 Mariner This article supersedes TSB 04-18-9 to update vehicle applications and service procedure.
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated back lite) grid lines, integral
antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs pulled from the rear window glass. ACTION
Follow the diagnostic and repair procedures included in this article to inspect and service rear defroster grid lines, integral
antenna concerns or broken terminal tabs. SERVICE PROCEDURE
Warrantable/Non Warrantable repairs
Warrantable grid line repairs typically can be identified by one inoperative grid line with a small discoloration at the area of concern, approximately the size of a pinhead. Grid line(s) that are scratched or have the silver material removed are not warrantable and should be addressed with the customer. Replacement of backglass for grid line or bus bar tarnishing is not a warrantable repair. Tarnishing of the silver lines or bus bars is a normal condition. Please refer to the Heated Back Lite Damageability Job Aid for additional information and examples of defects and damage.
NOTE THE GRID LINE MATERIAL IS NOT EMBEDDED INTO THE GLASS BUT IS BAKED TO THE GLASS SURFACE AND CONSEQUENTLY CAN BE SCRAPED OFF. INOPERATIVE LINES MAY APPEAR TO THE EYE TO BE UNDAMAGED DUE TO RESIDUE REMAINING ON THE GLASS AND WILL REQUIRE DIAGNOSIS WITH A VOLTMETER OR 12V TEST LAMP AS EXPLAINED IN THIS ARTICLE. Examples Of Non-Warrantable Grid Line Damage
^ Ice scraper damage to grid lines ^ Animal scratches on grid lines ^ Window tint film/removal of the film which damages grid lines ^ Stickers placed over grids which upon removal, removes the grid line material ^ License plate (steel type placed against the inside of back glass) which rubs on the grid line causing damage ^ Temporary license plate (paper stuck on to the inside of the back glass) which upon removal removes grid line material ^ Cargo or lumber rubbing against the glass which removes grid line material ^ Cellular phone
antenna installation/removal which damages grid line material
NOTE AN UNDAMAGED GRIDLINE WILL HAVE SMALL RIDGES THAT PROJECT ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE GLASS AND CAN EASILY BE FELT WHEN RUNNING A FINGERNAIL ACROSS THEM. GRIDLINES THAT HAVE BEEN "RAZOR BLADED" WILL FEEL SMOOTH WHEN A FINGERNAIL IS DRAGGED ACROSS THE AFFECTED AREA. THERE MAY BE SOME RESIDUE LEFT ON THE GLASS THAT APPEARS TO BE GRID MATERIAL BUT A CHECK WITH A VOLTMETER OR 12V TEST LAMP, AS EXPLAINED IN THIS ARTICLE, WILL CONFIRM AN OPEN CIRCUIT.
GRID LINE INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTICS
1. Reference Workshop Manual Section 501-11 and the Wiring Diagram Section 56 to verify power and ground to the back-glass. 2. Connect a test lamp or DVOM to a good body ground. 3. Turn the ignition key to the run position and depress and release the rear defroster button to turn the system on. THE GRID IS ENERGIZED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES EACH TIME THE DEFROSTER BUTTON IS PRESSED. 4. Starting from the top grid line at the center of the back-glass, touch the test lamp or DVOM + lead to each grid line. (Use caution not to damage grid lines). The DVOM should read approximately 1/2 of the battery voltage on each line at the center of the back-glass. If using a test light, the bulb should be approximately the same brightness on each line from top to bottom. If the DVOM or light indicates a high voltage or no voltage on any grid line, move along the concern grid line with the + test lead or test lamp until the voltage changes suddenly. This is the area of concern, use chalk to mark the area of concern and mark the outside of the glass at that same area. 5. Repair per the Grid Line Repair Procedure. GRID LINE REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE LONG GAPS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS DUE TO DAMAGE AND ARE NOT WARRANTABLE, HOWEVER THEY CAN BE REPAIRED. THE LONGER THE GAP THE MORE IMPORTANT IT IS TO APPLY A MINIMUM SIX (6) COATS OF CONDUCTIVE REPAIR MATERIAL WITH THE FIVE (5) MINUTE DRY TIME BETWEEN EACH COAT. APPLYING LESS COATS OR NOT ALLOWING DRY TIME BETWEEN COATS WILL PRODUCE REPAIRED RESISTANCE THAT IS GREATER THAN OEM RESISTANCE, RESULTING IN POOR DEFROST PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE LOCALIZED HEATING. REPAIRED LONG GAPS ARE GENERALLY NOT VISUALLY PLEASING UNLESS EXTREME CARE IS TAKEN WHEN TAPING AFFECTED GRID LINE AREAS.
NOTE IF THE BROWN COLOR UNDER THE GRID LINE IS DAMAGED OR MISSING (THIS IS VERY RARE), IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO APPLY BROWN ACRYLIC LACQUER TOUCH-UP PAINT FOR COLOR MATCH. THIS PAINT MUST MEET SPECIFICATION ESR-M2P100-C AND SHOULD BE APPLIED TO THE GLASS PRIOR TO APPLYING THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER REPAIR COMPOUND.
theres a bunch of repair info here...
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
042405A Repair Grid Lines (Includes 0.7 Hr.
Time To Diagnose And
Recheck)
042405B Replace Terminal (Includes 0.4 Hr.
Time To Diagnose And
Recheck)
042405C Repair Grid Lines And 0.8 Hr.
Replace Terminal (Includes
Time To Diagnose And
Recheck) DEALER CODING CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7042006 28
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Like i said , this is interior/electrical which is covered under most warranties , where corrosion/rust is never EVER covered.
Anyways , getting back to work with
general op
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-Hov
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