wmattk

Me again, Got a 08 V6 convertible with all the goodies,,,, But now, no rear window defogger. Seems that the people at Ford, or their supplier doesn't know how to properly attach the tab, to the wire grid on the window. IT didn't just come loose on one side, the stupid thing just FELL OFF, COMPLETELY.
My question is: are the kits from permatex a quality product, or do I need to remove the window, lay it on the bench, and solder it back on. I know that soldering it on would be the best, BUT will the permatex kit work as good?
Also, any tricks to using the permatex kit?

Nuke

I have no idea. I'll assume you've googled this...

JimC

I took mine to Ford and the dealer repaired it. Then it fell off again so they repaired it again. A couple of months later it fell off again.

So I bought a kit from Frost Fighter http://www.frostfighter.com/prt2000.htm and did the repair myself. That held for several years and was still working fine when I sold it in June.

2010v6vert

This is very curious I have a 2010 convertible and noticed the other day that my rear defogger doesnt work at all and the fuse and everything is good. what part are we talking about exactly that falls off so i can check it out tomorrow and hopefully get it working. it and been frosting up my rear window and cant see lol

JimC

The tab on the window where the power is connected. There is one on both the driver and passenger side, about mid way up on the edge.