I am looking to install a sliding rear window in my 97 Ranger standard cab. Does anyone have any experience as to how difficult this might be? Does my existing window bolt in? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Rayle

 

I Did Not Mess With My '88 When I Switched,i Just Took It To The Local Glass Shop. $110.00 Installed! I Watched Them Do It And It Was Just The 2 Or 3 Rubber Seals Around The Window. It Took Them Maybe 15 Mins and They Gave Me The Old One Back.

 

i dont think its too difficult, my brother did it in his f150 and i have a ranger with a sliding rear window and you can buy installin kits of the internet for like 10 bucks, it includes just some rubber strips and some glue type stuff. i dont think its too difficult. good luck.

 

Section 01-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Back Window Glass, Fixed, Ranger
Removal

Remove the interior trim necessary to access the back window glass mounting area. Refer to Section 01-05A .

For Regular Cab, pull the back window glass weatherstrip away from the back window glass opening.

For SuperCab, remove the eight back window glass nuts.

With an assistant to prevent damage, push out the back window glass (42006) from the back window glass opening.

Clean all sealant from the back window glass weatherstrip and the back window glass opening.


Installation

NOTE: Green Soap ESB-M1B9-A or equivalent, diluted 10 to 1 with water, may be used to facilitate installation of back window glass weatherstrips and mouldings.

Install a draw cord all around the back window glass weatherstrip in the flange crevice, allowing the cord to overlap at the bottom center of the back window glass.

Coat the back window glass weatherstrip mounting surface with a rubber lubricant meeting Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or ESA-M1B6-A or equivalent.

For SuperCab, position the back window glass in the back window glass opening and install the eight back window glass nuts. Tighten the nuts to 1-2 Nm (9-17 lb-in).

For Regular Cab, position the back window glass and back window glass weatherstrip to the window opening. With an assistant applying hand pressure from outside the cab, pull (from inside) the back window glass weatherstrip lip over the flange with the draw cord.

Pull back window glass weatherstrip over lower flange, pulling one end of the cord at a time. Then, pull the back window glass weatherstrip over the side flanges and upper flange.

Clean area aroundback window glass and remove all excess sealer.

Test for water leaks.

 

I agree that it can be done relatively easy. If you buy the window from a glass shop, the cost to instal will be minimal. Another thing to think about is if you have it installed, it will be done correctly and have warranty. A good route to take in my opinion.