Windshield is there no molding/gasket

[Loudpa]

Just noticed that the windshield sort of floats meaning no surrounding molding beyond the very botton. Can I assume this is normal as I dont have another Ranger to compare with.

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[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Yes normal my previous vehicle was like that too.

 

[Sharpie223]

Common on a lot of vehicles, anymore

 

[superj]

Yup. Also let's sand and junk build up in the lower corners and cause rust/corrosion.

 

[Loudpa]

Yup. Also let's sand and junk build up in the lower corners and cause rust/corrosion.

Exactly, and sleet and ice, not nice.

 

[Bruce]

Do a search on Ford Motor Company assembly --- and you will see that the windshield frame is spread with Chauk by a robot, and then a robot installs the glass. So, you hope that the first robot does its job correctly.

 

[got3fords]

Do a search on Ford Motor Company assembly --- and you will see that the windshield frame is spread with Chauk by a robot, and then a robot installs the glass. So, you hope that the first robot does its job correctly.

caulk?

 

[Sharpie223]

The urethane adhesive used to install windshields is going to be much more leak tight than any trim/seal. But if you prefer the trimmed-out look, it shouldn't be too hard to find a suitable roll of automotive trim.

 

[Loudpa]

Good to know as I was curious about it and just in case it was left off at factory.
My old BMW E39 has a cosmetic seal as well and it being a 1999 has all but dried up and fallen off but it was there.

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