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This article Detroit Free Press says Powerboost is not affected - which doesn't really make any sense to me - Powerboost has same cab/windshield structure as other F150s. Can anyone verify?
This does NOT make any sense...
are the "powerboost" also made in Dearborn ? or are they made somewhere else ?
... It appears that only the Dearborn F-150's are affected...
 

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6-month check-up is going to take a bit longer. I have another recall for Heated Mirror and Integrated Trailer Relay Module (21B08). Anyone else have that alert?
Yes. It is just a reflash.
 

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My family owns an auto glass company and this is actually not uncommon. This is an R&R (remove and reseal) which will re-use the existing windshield. When done by a reputable/experienced installer, there is little risk of damage to the windshield or vehicle. I'd be surprised if the dealer service department will complete this- they normally call a glass specialist. In any event, I wouldn't be too worried about having it done.

The Powerboost exclusion is odd...but I have a PB built in Dearborn during the dates listed and I don't have a recall in FordPass. Not sure what that means...
 

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My family owns an auto glass company and this is actually not uncommon. This is an R&R (remove and reseal) which will re-use the existing windshield. When done by a reputable/experienced installer, there is little risk of damage to the windshield or vehicle. I'd be surprised if the dealer service department will complete this- they normally call a glass specialist. In any event, I wouldn't be too worried about having it done.

The Powerboost exclusion is odd...but I have a PB built in Dearborn during the dates listed and I don't have a recall in FordPass. Not sure what that means...
I own a specialty automotive electronics shop. We are very very particular about who replaces our customers glass. we have seen it all. There is only one glass shop on our town we can actually feel comfortable with. In fact we just replaced some electronics in a vehicle TODAY that became defective from a repair (that was done years ago) that caused a slow water leak.
When and if I do get mine fixed... I think I want some F-150 windshield "R&R's" done before they do mine.

David, QUESTION: Knowing what you know. Do you think any of us (under recall) really have anything to worry about under normal conditions concerning our windshields?
 
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Given that windshield tinting is illegal in most states, I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Its dosen't matter you had it done. I have seen many people do it for medical reasons with eye sight issues. I use to install auto glass back in the day.
 

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Found on https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-recall-2021-2020-f-150-super-duty-truck-windshield/

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We asked Ford for clarification on what caused this issue, whether it was an installation error or defective materials. A Ford representative replied with this statement:

"This safety compliance recall was not an installation issue. A non-conforming batch of the paint supplier's flow additive within the clearcoat, and one specific primer, resulted in reduced bonding performance to the urethane adhesive used to attach the windshield to the vehicle body structure."

The recall affects 87,350 trucks in North America, 79,017 of which were sold in the US. Luckily, it seems like the fix for this issue involves the dealer simply removing and reinstalling the windshield using standard service procedures.

If you are the owner of one of the affected trucks, you can expect to get a notice from Ford starting the week of April 6, 2021. Ford claims that no injuries have been reported as a result of this defect.
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Based on this info, I bet the reason for the delay in official notification is they need to whip up a batch of the new adhesive and get it in the hands of the techs.
 

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Found on https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-recall-2021-2020-f-150-super-duty-truck-windshield/

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We asked Ford for clarification on what caused this issue, whether it was an installation error or defective materials. A Ford representative replied with this statement:

"This safety compliance recall was not an installation issue. A non-conforming batch of the paint supplier's flow additive within the clearcoat, and one specific primer, resulted in reduced bonding performance to the urethane adhesive used to attach the windshield to the vehicle body structure."

The recall affects 87,350 trucks in North America, 79,017 of which were sold in the US. Luckily, it seems like the fix for this issue involves the dealer simply removing and reinstalling the windshield using standard service procedures.

If you are the owner of one of the affected trucks, you can expect to get a notice from Ford starting the week of April 6, 2021. Ford claims that no injuries have been reported as a result of this defect.
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Based on this info, I bet the reason for the delay in official notification is they need to whip up a batch of the new adhesive and get it in the hands of the techs.
Soooo, Its not an issue with the "URETHANE adhesive" its an issue with the CLEARCOAT and PRIMER?
and Magically the POWERBOOST trucks got Different "Clearcoats" and "Primer"?
(sorry I think to much)

"A non-conforming batch of the paint supplier's flow additive within the clearcoat, and one specific primer, resulted in reduced bonding performance to the urethane adhesive..."
 

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Luckily my f150 was built on Feb 14. Picking it up Fri, had dealership check out the recall before I signed paperwork today. If it was on recall I would've ordered another and waited. So hopefully, I'll have at least a year before any recalls.
 

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This article Detroit Free Press says Powerboost is not affected - which doesn't really make any sense to me - Powerboost has same cab/windshield structure as other F150s. Can anyone verify?
Hopeful that’s accurate. Thanks for sharing.
It may be that the Hybrids / PBS were on a different line and used a different process or adhesive? Time will tell if we get the notice.
 

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Hopeful that’s accurate. Thanks for sharing.
It may be that the Hybrids / PBS were on a different line and used a different process or adhesive? Time will tell if we get the notice.
I'm hopeful, since my Jan 29/Feb 1 Powerboost would be in this group, but I'm thinking more likely sloppy reporting and what they meant was that using the Powerboost trucks as generators is unaffected by this issue?
 

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On the official Ford press release: https://media.ford.com/content/ford...d-motor-company-issues-safety-compliance.html

It does not specify or indicate in anyway that powerboost are or are not included.
Only, "The F-150 models being recalled were produced in Dearborn from Oct. 27, 2020 to Feb. 3, 2021."

This means my truck just barely made it into this recall...uggh!...it was born on 11/05/20. I guess I will head out and sit by the mailbox and wait...?
 

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I own a specialty automotive electronics shop. We are very very particular about who replaces our customers glass. we have seen it all. There is only one glass shop on our town we can actually feel comfortable with. In fact we just replaced some electronics in a vehicle TODAY that became defective from a repair (that was done years ago) that caused a slow water leak.
When and if I do get mine fixed... I think I want some F-150 windshield "R&R's" done before they do mine.

David, QUESTION: Knowing what you know. Do you think any of us (under recall) really have anything to worry about under normal conditions concerning our windshields?
Great question. Just like there are mechanics and body shops that cut corners, there are glass shops that do the same. In general, though, any reputable shop should be more than capable of managing an R&R on an F150. There’s not an issue of parts quality and there is little, if anything, unique about the install or seal of this particular windshield.

Reading the other posts, it appears this is a paint adherence issue to the aluminum due to bad primer/paint or some combo. The reseal will include a primer meant to support urethane adhesion to a previously sealed surface, which I’m guessing addresses the original root cause. In my mind, a nuisance but not a huge deal. I hope the reasons posted above are valid/true. If so, a good shop should need a couple hours at most to fix this right.
 

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Its dosen't matter you had it done. I have seen many people do it for medical reasons with eye sight issues. I use to install auto glass back in the day.
Good luck to you but Ford will unlikely pay for an illegal modification to be re-applied to your windshield. That’s all I’m saying.
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