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rear side windows

Glacier
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Hi all,

does anybody know what are the (defogger lines) for, on the rear side windows. It seems that they does not work or they are not heating elements at all.2- small window right.jpg

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    I got caught out by this one as well.  Its the radio antenna!!

    Don't expect it to clear the window!

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    35 minutes ago, dmozz said:

    I got caught out by this one as well.  Its the radio antenna!!

    Don't expect it to clear the window!

    Ha! Great undocumented feature.... heated rear side windows :-)

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    Yes confirmed by Ford garage it is an antenna.

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    Every day is a learning day. I also assumed the, what appeared to be, elements on the side windows were for heated windows. I note that it appears a couple of the elements on the rear window don't seem to be working. Is this true?

    My 2010 (facelift model) has the same problem and has had this problem since I bought the car when it was under 3 years old. Is this a common problem does anybody know.

    Thanks for your help.

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    It's antenna elements, not heater elements

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