2017-2022 Ford Super Duty - Sunroof Repair 

I have a 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty with this very same issue. I took it to the dealer today who quoted $3000 (parts and labor) to repair the sunroof. Based on this video, this will save me a ton of $$! Thanks alot for making this video!

Thanks so much for your thorough, clear and concise how to video! It was a little bit of a pain to remove and install the first slider but the second one went a bit smoother! I took your advise at the end of your video, and I’m so glad you were kind enough to consider that add-on! It made the day! Thanks again!

Amazing video, my f450 king ranch 2017 just started to have this issue and was quoted $1695 2 days for repair. I knew there had to be a how to video thanks can’t wait to do it my self

just replaced mine this evening, now we have a working sunroof again. many thanks!

Just finished my second repair with this video. Thank you again! Really appreciate it

just purchased a 2018 f450 limited and noticed the sunroof would vent but not open, this explained and showe dme everything i needed to know. perfect! thanks!

This worked awesome, great video...no issues and works great!

Thank you so much for this video. VERY helpful. I managed to fix mine today with little to no trouble. You rock!

Very informative video, shows all the steps to repair and replace sunroof track and re-programing

Thanks for your video. When you buy a ford truck with a sunroof you have to know at some point you will be repairing your sunroof track. 2013 was a pain. Had to change the auger. Took about 8 hours. 2018 looks easy its just the plastic track.

It really varies as to how much adjustment you get from set to set with the arms. Sometimes, you have the adjustment maxed out to the top like you did, and they could really stand another half a millimeter or so if you had the option, and sometimes you get it right and there's a ton of adjustment left over. The tolerances are pretty wide. Sometimes one side is maxed and the other side has more to go if needed. I do like to (and recommend) that the front glass be adjusted just a hair higher than the rear. I only adjust after I've opened it to the rear and then closed it. I don't adjust after shutting it from Vent. Reason why is, I've found there's a good bit of play (or slop) in the mechanism, and if you adjust it perfectly even after shutting it from Vent, once you open it and close it, it'll be a bit low. So I adjust them so the front is a hair high, and once you open it and close it, it'll be just about perfect. Plus, that leaves just a bit "room" left for when it inevitably sags a bit. Nice job on the video.

Thank you for a great video. Will do this job myself thanks to you.

Thank you for this video! To prevent problems, I decided to lube my sunroof today. I started by cleaning it and found a small piece of black broken plastic up there.....just like you did. Parts are now on order to do this repair. Appreciate you showing me how to do it!

Great video, worked like a champ. Thanks!

Excellent video thank you for sharing!

Great video, thank you very much for taking the time to make our lives easier, you rock!

Same kit from Amazon. 25 bucs. Also, grease should be the last thing before install. It collects dust and dirt. Nice Vid. nice job.

Just saved me a $1000 thanks sir!

Great video. Need your help! do you know if the sunroof panel glasses from a 2021 F150 super crew are the same as previous year model? I know the part number changed, but cannot see any different other than the controllers... do you know? I have both panels broken and the 2021 part is out of stock with not ETA! but I measure the glass from another F150 from previous year and it is the same length! par number for 2021 is ML3Z-16500A18-A and the part number for a 2020 it is Fl3Z-16500A18-A any thoughts I will really appreciated as dealer does not help.

Good video, thanks! I used it and saved a bunch of cash. My ‘18 SD rails were broken in about 5 places when I removed them. There are far cheaper places online to get that OEM kit. I paid just under $100 for mine by doing a simple search for “ Discount OEM Ford Parts”, FYI. It was a fairly messy job, and might I recommend running some dielectric grease around the sunroof seal while you’ve got it off? Mine slides like butter now. Thanks again.

Great video! I wish I did a few things differently… I would’ve put cardboard down on the stationary panel so it doesn’t get scratched by the metal like mine did! (Common sense though.) The track can be lubed after installation and cleaning/ lubing the panel should be done when removed like he had mentioned.! 4’ ladder and a magnet definitely came in handy! Great video! Don’t be afraid to tackle it!

You just saved me $1,000 repair bill at the local Ford dealer. Thank you Sir.

Hey bro. I need a big favor, I'm wanting to install the cab lights but I have the sunroof, would you give me the measurements from windshield to front of the light pods.

Great video. Do you know if i can get to the 6 window screws and properly replace the rails in the closed position? My roof is stuck in the closed position including the sunshade closes half way and stops. At this point the reset programing wont even budge the roof. Whats the advantage of placing the roof glass in the vent position. I just ordered my rails from sunroof doctor. TIA

Thanks for the video, my opened but then didn't close, seeing your video and star working on it, yeah broken pieces there. Parts in order. By any chance do you know how to fix bliss light not working on the mirror 😂

You said you used Kryton as a lubricant in the end can you verify the type? Great video!

When you vent your sunroof, with no other windows open, do you find it howls and whistles really bad?? And are the aftermarket rails better and don’t break?

I’ve done this twice on my 2017 F250. One suggestion, before installing the glass back into the truck, clean/lubricate the rubber seal around the glass and also clean the edge of the opening.

Do you think the rubber cover inside can be removed and silcone paste be added to the track as maintance? Or from the factory what they add is fine and only use the krytox for the panel?

Something must be wrong with mine I was not able to get any of these steps to correlate with my 2017 F250 sunroof

mine is stuck open. any suggestions on how to get it into the tilt position? can the glass be removed when its fully open? it wont close more then a about 2 inches.

Great video. Went to change mine out and it appears the plastic piece that the side shield(plastic accordion) clips on to from the bottom seems to be cracked as well. I can't find it on the diagram anywhere and I'm hesitant to put replacement rails on until I can find that replacement part. Any idea what that piece even does besides retain side shield? Wondering if it will function with it being compromised. Thanks in advance.

My sunroof will not operate at all to start this repair. Can I still do this repair? Or how do I get it to the vented position?

What kind of Krytox that you used sir ? I've been looking for those but they have several different kind

I had a friend replace a broken rail on my 2018 F150 Now the only button that works is the pop up which only opens a little, then when you try to slide the sunroof open and all it does is CHATTER!! as you hold the buuton. Now it wont even close! Nothng else works, cant even close the shade. Any help is appreciated!

Mine are not broke. I did order the grease for the sunroof per the TSB. I also ordered the silicone grease will I be able to grease the tracks with out taking the tracks out? My tracks are fine I just want to put some more grease on them.

What if mine is stuck open how do I go about that

Mine is stuck wide open can I manualy shut it until I source parts

Question mines will not open to the vent part

Oddly for my 22 f450 the initialization won’t work, are you certain this works on the 22’s?

The plastic guide rails that you have to slide it out of - can you order those? Looks like the slide in the very rear channel. I’m afraid I screwed mine up so bad I need a whole new sunroof

What if it doesn’t vent? Only the sunshade works on mine, brought it in to ford, they said broken tracks and want 1400 to fix

Where did u get the tracks

Is it necessary to have it in the vent position to do this? Mine won't popup to that position.

Hey brotha, I actually used this video to replace my rails, so I appreciate it! However, that didn't fix my issue. It actually looks like on my drivers side the bracket that is attached to the cable that moves the roof back and forth has stripped on the inside so it won't move with the cable part. hopefully that makes sense but if you have any ideas on the parts I would need or how to do it I would appreciate it!! thanks

How can you manually close if it won't close all the way prior to repair? I ordered the parts, but the passenger side won't close all the way despite me pushing as I push the button to close. Just tarp it and wait and do the repair?

Too bad mine wasn’t that easy, the piece that attaches to those arms in the track broke, so now I have no idea what to do

No popping noises but the sunroof wont open for me after doing this. It tries to go back but doesnt. Any advice?

What was the name of the two lubricants used?

could I pay you to fix mine? Not sure where you're located but the dealers are making up prices one quote was $700 another wanted $2500.

I watched your video and replaced my tracks now it seems like my tracks aren’t lining up

I guess I lucked up,,,,Mine popped and froze up last week...Took in to the dealer monday and was ready today...i had the ford premium esp...I only had to pay the 100 deductable. When I dropped it off monday the service writer said he wasnt sure if the esp will cover it, depends on problem...according to my ticket they replaced a guide and a shield, cost of right at 300..after reading all of these horror stories I feel very lucky...he also said he has seen many glass portions shatter on their on....

How is there not a TSB warranty for this yet?

UPDATE: problem initializing ! after I push all the buttons and when pressing the last button, the sunroof pops up slightly and then starts chattering ! I manually crank the sunroof down to closed position and then try again to initialize and again after pushing the last button, it pops up and then continues to chatter until I release the button! Rinse and Repeat! A royal pain min my butt!!

Just saved $3000 CDN by watching this video. $3000!!!!! They the stealer wanted to charge me for these 2 plastic tracks some wicket… thanks

Amazing how flimsy they make these parts for such an expensive truck. i just replaced one in an 04. obviously it's been a problem for many years but Ford still hasn't made the parts any better

So to clarify, I'm not the biggest idiot in the world, i worked at the dealer, I own a mechanic shop, i have been doing stuff like this for 15 years. These rails were a pain in the ass, and there looks like there was alot more broken in there then just the rails, I put the rails in and on the second or 3rd cycle everything including the new rails broke again, proably one of the worst designed things I have ever come acrost in mechanics. These sun roof are ridiculous, engineered to be just sufficient enough to work under normal circumstances. Ford really out did there selves with failure on this design. Hopefully get a new assembly today and everything will work

I liked the video until you smeared the grease all over the seal without cleaning it. Did you not read the WSM??

Sunroof Track Compatible for Ford F150 2015-2020 F250 F350 F450 2017-2019 Sunroof Guide Rails FL3Z-1651071-A copy this for amazon rails for the ford truck