Attached image shows how our front window latch broke, with the plastic case splitting in the threaded area. We had not tightened it since we got it, and the other latch nut remains tight.
I would contact the window manufacturer to get a replacement.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,760
Not unusual breakage
As I examined your photo, your breakage is at a typical "stress concentrator" spot at the sharp thread transition. Temperature may have played a part. If normally tightened at 70F, it would be fine. But cold temperatures dramatically shrink plastic....like 13 TIMES MORE than steel. So a cold snap could have snapped your device at a susceptible spot.
Mine also broke! I drove around just using the 1 latch on the drivers side. It was good for 6 months then one day it opened and the front shield flew up. I lost one support arm. I removed the shield and it rides in the back of my truck.
Attached image shows how our front window latch broke, with the plastic case splitting in the threaded area. We had not tightened it since we got it, and the other latch nut remains tight.
Has anyone else experienced this latch breaking? If so, what did you replace it with?
73/gus
Just had our emergency egress window latch break off at the bottom of the window. It a brand new 5.0 we got 3 weeks ago. We noticed the window flapping in the wind while traveling and the top right side of the window frame bent.
Lippert is covering the damaged window, replacing it under warrentee. They have been very helpful.
Linear Mode
