Windshield rubber strip at the bottom of the front windshield has actually started to melt

2012 FORD MUSTANG
518,205 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TYLIGHTER12
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Living in AZ where it is very hot. The rubber strip at the bottom of the front windshield has actually started to melt and can now be pulled away from the windshield. Is occurring in a patch of about 8 inches of the strip on the passenger side and the rest of the strip remains fine. Is this serious? What should I do?
Aug 14, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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That moulding is replaced with the windshield usually, but is not responsible for sealing the windshield in any way. Urethane sealer between the body and the windshield take on that job.
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Aug 14, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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TYLIGHTER12
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Oh gotcha. Is that something that should be replaced immediately or is it a minor problem?
Aug 14, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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Minor, it's just for aesthetics.
Aug 15, 2019 at 3:00 AM
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