Taylor Goes Platinum - 2011 Ford F150

[Senor_Taylor]

Noticed the rear window defrost button doesn't illuminate when it's pressed. Did some research online and it seems to be a very common issue with the rear sliding window. Also in my research, I learned that I have heated mirrors and they're also ran off of that switch. Tested the fuse and it wasn't blown and is getting power, tested the contacts on the sliding window and they are showing continuity when the window is closed, checked for power at the window and found that the button IS working, but there's no way to know because the light doesn't come on. This also means the relay is also working for the window, so the only answer I can imagine is that the window itself is messed up, which also aligns with what most people online have experienced. The only remedy is to pay $2000 and get another rear window from Ford.

I've also read that the heated mirrors should work if the window is getting power, so I'll give those a shot some time. Shame there's no way to know if they're on or off since the button doesn't illuminate unless the rear defrost is on. This hasn't worked since I bought the truck, but I wish I noticed it sooner so I can say something to the dealer I bought it from.