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Rear window loose

One of the hinges on the rear window is coming loose and rattling. I can not see how to access this hinge in order to tighten it up.

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Check with Ford for recall info. There were a few years the rear window hinges were defective and recalled.

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Tightening the hinge is relatively easy . .

First loosen and partially remove tailgate trim
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310234
to access the nut and bolt assembly that attaches the window to the metal upper portion of the tailgate . . .
Second just remove the rubber plug that covers the one inch hole to access the nut and bole assembly
Third, use a 10 mm socket to tighten the nut securely
Fourth, tighten the window circular bolt with T30 wrench
Fifth, replace the trim . . .

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