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Old 04-15-2008, 05:57 PM
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I own a 08 4.0 Mustang and have noticed that my back glass looks like it is "bubbling" (I think this would be the correct word). I've tried to get pictures and the camera just doesn't pick it up. I've had a couple of people look at it and they've all said that it doesn't seem like it should be doing it.

I've wanted to take it to the dealership and get them to look at it but I'm afraid of what they may say. If they do correct it (hoping it is under warranty) there is no telling what kind of stuff could go wrong (leaks for one). Should I be worried about taking it to the dealer and correcting the problem? If I did, I would also get them to look at my right passenger side speaker for the rattle and the air bag recall.

I'm looking for any kind of in sight or related problems that anyone else has had. Thanks!
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:03 PM
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Did you use amonia to clean your rear window from the inside?
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:05 PM
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Did you use amonia to clean your rear window from the inside?
I have never cleaned the inside of the rear window. I've only cleaned it (outside) when washing the car with Armor All Ultra Shine Wash & Wax and I'm sure to never let it sit.
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:09 PM
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It's not bubbling, its just the checkerboard pattern the UV tint has in the glass. It's normal and nothing can be done at the dealership. Sometimes you can see it better than others and if you put on polarized sunglasses the pattern POPS out at you. Most automakers use this kind of UV glass in their autos now, it's not just Ford.
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:10 PM
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^ makes sense, I guess that`s why the camera can`t "see" it
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:15 PM
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The person in this thread managed to get a pic of it...is this what you're seeing?

https://mustangforums.com/m_3908083/tm.htm
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:19 PM
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The person in this thread managed to get a pic of it...is this what you're seeing?

https://mustangforums.com/m_3908083/tm.htm
That is exactly what I'm seeing!

.... its normal...? [:'(]
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yes
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:50 PM
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Thank you very much for the quick help.

Glad its not just me then!
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Old 04-15-2008, 06:51 PM
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if you get the windows tinited by someone,that all goes away and you cant see it.
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