Is because when I posted the link, that Amazon source only had about a dozen and those were quickly snapped up
Just ordered it on ebay.
It's called preventative maintenance.
I understand most on here are doing it as a preventative measure, I question though how many have really broken. For instance, there have been many cases of people breaking their tie rods on the full size and buying protection parts or beefier parts. I get that. But I’ve had vehicles with rear defrosters for nearly 50 years and none were covered and none were broken. Did I miss where this is a real issue? Not trying to be argumentative but I don’t see this as a big issue but if it is, I’d cover them.
I started this post when I had an issue with the connector bending. I know I did it somehow, but it's a piss poor design when you can snag the coiled wire accidently and possibly damage the connector or break it off. It isn't really a big issue until it breaks.
I’ll have to look to see how different the design is compared to my 2006 Escape. It’s never been a problem and that was used more are a garbage truck than a SUV but perhaps much better protected than the Sport.
I think it’s more likely to be broken in the BS because the window can open. When it is opened you are most likely putting something in or taking something out and those connections could easily get caught. Not saying these are a 100% fix but they are better than nothing. They also look better than the exposed connections.
I noticed when the window is open there is a lot of strain on the wire and connection. Before I saw this post I noticed it’s pulling the connector apart as much as it can without it popping or breaking off.
