Opened the sunroof and located the 2 drain holes along the front edge of the sunroof drain pan (other posts here say there are 4 drain tubes- the 2 front drains are easily accessible- I did not look for the rear ones). Finally, confirm if the glass is tightly sealed to the body. Ok, Ive never uploaded a picture before, so hopefully it works for me. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. Check to see if the water is flowing out of the exits for the drain holes. Search by Part Number(s), Keywords, or VIN. The other possibility - IMO - is leak around the windshield Could also be the roof seam near the edge near the windshield. 2018-2020 F-Super Duty: Remove The Metal Shield From The Evaporator Drain, Luckily I've never had any leaks though and I would have thought that Moonroofs are pretty dependable and solid today. I ran weed trimmer line 3 or so feet into the tube from the top, then hit a hard stop and tube is still clogged. It's usually a handful of screws attaching it to the"arms" of the assembly. These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. Location: Canada Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-150. Problem solved. Location; Windshield: Feb 2023: Malta, NY: Windshield: Feb 2023: HEMPSTEAD, NY . It is normal to have water drip in the the tracks when it rains. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Ford Fusion 2011 and 2012, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay. It is most likely clogged with debris, you can air blast it if you have a compressor, of use a coil plunger line, shove it down ther and push all of that until it comes out the end and of the bottom of the . HOWEVER CAR WAS STILL. Photo credit to Nick. DIB/Silver roof. Share it with us! Probably just a clogged drainhole in the moonroof surround. That's right - FABRIC. Let's hope it sorts it. I also occasionally open the sunroof and wipe around the gaskets and drain inlets when I wash my car, which admittedly isn't often enough. Happened to my 08 Fusion. Did you find a solution with your 2012? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Does this sound right? We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. When I poured water, the leak got bad , fast. Began in 2015 as a leak only when going through a car wash. Your link has been automatically embedded. 5 years ago. by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:11 pm, Post If I left it open inthe rear tilt-up position and forgot to close it and it rained, would there be drainholes for the water to get out?My old '89 mustang had drains holes that led to tubes than ran down to the bottomof the car. It seamed to drain ok with some water but I ran some grass trimmer string down through it and flushed it about 3 time more with water. Does anyone know where the rear pipes run to and the route it takes? I know our dealership does, just because those people specialize in water leaks on cars. Login; Register; Track Your Order; Returns; Help. Your cars sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly. I have a 2012 ford escape. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post a few days ago. Our 2012 Ford Escape repeatedly fills with so much moldy water that the seats have to be taken out and the carpets pulled up. Howdy Super Duty Fans! I have a 2007 Milan (I am the original owner) and the sunroof started leaking. FIRST LEAK STILL THERE, NOW A SECOND LEAK IN DRIVER'S, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. found a seam where the floor pan meets the firewall that was supposed to be sealed with some kind of foam or silicone. Twist the cable as you feed . Apparently there is a drainage spot somewhere around here that can be blocked and cause flooding inside the vehicle. If you get more water than the pocket will hold the rest spills over the top of the pocket and into the floorpan. I have a clogged driver side front sunroof drain tube. Post Though the sunroof is sealed to keep most moisture out, some moisture and water does come in through the gap between the sunroof and the car itself. Then, when he was driving over a speed bump, then front wheel engine and tranny literally tore loose and almost flipped over in the engine bay. The tube just ends (and drains into) a small cavity/pocket formed where several pieces of body sheet metal meet. They are not watertight. So several litres per minute of rain water gets dumped on the top of the car, much more than the drain is able to clear. Clear editor. When it rains, we have standing water in the front passenger floor board. I intend to go back and use a screwdriver to make a bend in the sheetmetal seam and create a more deliberate drain gap. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:25 pm, Post When a sunroof drain does become plugged, the common signs are either a wet headliner, water dripping from the headliner, wet roof pillar, a damp carpet or water pooling in the foot wells. Ordered up the new guides with the metal rods, and a pair of drain tubes for the front. 2010 ford fusion sunroof is stuck open in vent position, three weeks, 84000, bout used one month ago. The sunroof drains are an aspect of your car that you probably rarely, if ever, think about. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. jerseyfusion, CAR RETURNED TO US. Any photos would be greatly appreciated. How to fix the sunroof on a Ford Fusion Pull down the fuse panel under the steering wheel to open it. I'm pretty upset considering I've only had the car for just under a month. Then all of a sudden the leaks started happening. Earlier in the year I found some water on the same carpet and thought I had forgotten to fully close a window. Dealer has cleaned drain lines twice in 3 years under warranty. I can't seem to post my picture. I have a 2010 Ford Fusion that in winter slush gets water in the drivers floor Water is leaking into the drivers floor. At first they told me they couldn't work on it per Ford Council due to my BBB claim. Passenger side carpet is wet. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to Maintenance / Care / TSB's / Recalls, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. It seems I have had that bad luck too. Powered by Invision Community, Maintenance, Recalls and TSB (Technical Service Bulletins), Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion. Locate the drain holes. I found two drain holes in the sunroof on the front of the sunroof are there any in the back. ford_leak Fusion Member 4 Region:U.S. Southern Atlantic My Fusion:Decline Author Posted October 4, 2020 Update: It is indeed leaking down the left (driver's) side, from the corner up behind the dash. This is all directly beneath the drain for the sunroof. Terms of Service - Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix? I hope this helps some of you. I took it to Nu-Look auto in Haymarket, VA. 4 years ago Stick with it. You cannot paste images directly. I was getting a shower and wet seat in my 1999 Subaru Outback Ltd. You cannot paste images directly. If that doesn't do the trick, try running a very small flexible "plumbing" snake down the tube to break up the clog. For a Very Very few, Well its just Bad Luck. Sucks about the wait, and I'm sorry about the frustration on such a new car, but let's hope they can get it in and resolved quickly. 10/21/17. In this video I show how we fixed a leaking sunroof on a 2012 Ford Focus. Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media. Let us know how you make out and good luck. After it was fixed, I wrecked it. 4 years ago Water that gets under the rubber on AFTER MARKET sun roofswill run inside the vehicle. Front Sliding Glass Panel. The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. Those connect to the drain tubes. Your link has been automatically embedded. all manufacturers' sunroofs leak. After a torrential rain, the foot mat at the driver's get waterlogged sometimes spilling over to the other side and backwards. Guess that rough stretch of I-40 I was griping about shook it off! FOURTH SERVICE - THIS TIME THRU OVERHEAD LIGHT/MOONROOF CONTROL, OTHER TWO LEAKS. Agreed not a sunroof fan and there was no option to deletenow I have the dreaded track issuesI've maybe used the roof maybe 6 timesand it's out of warranty.$$$, The following errors occurred with your submission, The 2017+ Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab, Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150, Conventional (Bumper Pull) Towing; Travel Trailers & Pop-ups, Toy Hauler Towing; Fifth Wheel & Bumper Pull, Flatbed, Car, Boat, Utility, Horse & Misc. When putting water into the driver side drain hole, the water immediately filled the driver side floorpan. This is all directly beneath the drain for the sunroof. SPRAY TEST WAS NEGATIVE FOR LEAKS. It is flexible enough to follow a gentle curve, but stiff enough to push through a bad clog. Privacy Statement - Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. The trimmer line "snake" was a brilliant idea. Ultimately, if anyone else has this problem it may be a great help. Aside from this bad luck, the Fusion is a fantastic car and in fact this is my second one. had lied about doing work on the car when they didn't even have the car at the time. I do see the 4 drain hoses. When broken, it does not pull the drain to the proper location, allowing the water to drain in the car. I have the PC cleaning cans of air. Contact Us - 2. Stay up to date with my latest tutorials, don't forget to FOLLOW my profile and be sure to check out my YOUTUBE page as well for all your DIY needs. Return Policy For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Home; All Hands on Tech . Not a big deal considering it was raining IN MY CAR- but a pain none the less. 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I really think their final push was what brought resolution to my situation. Understand the principle, anyone mind sharing the actual locations? These should be self-evident and located in the front and rear corners of the sunroof area. I have the same issue but no idea how the water gets from the cowl drain into the vehicle. Depending on your vehicle, the location of these may vary, though the front drain holes in most cars exit in the doorjamb or under the car. This pocket is about the size of your fist. Yes, 2009 FORD FUSION SEL V6 W/MOONROOF LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. Question The silicon worked and there is no more leakage. When cleaning the drain, its also a great idea to ensure there is no debris around the sunroof area which could worsen the clog or cause another clog. Post Knock on wood. Or there could be a bad seal somewhere. Clear editor. You have to drill out these rivets and power the glass back and forward to get the guides and rods out. Did you make this project? Blow compressed air into the drains if there is no water coming out of the rubber drain exits. With it open all the way, look. Performance Upgrades - Maintenance - Modifications - Problem Solving. My 2017 F-350 developed a leak with the last set of storms that rolled through Austin yesterday. by kanajana Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:32 pm, Post I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. THIRD SERVICE - REPLACED HEADLINER. FORD ENGINEER WAS CALLED IN. The #1 Ford Explorer enthusiast resource for over 25 years! ALL sun roof have drain holes. Want . http://www.talkford.com/topic/198169-leak-in-roof-water-on-seat-is-it-the-sunroof/page-2, Suspension/Wheels/Brakes/Steering (Mk3 Mondeo). With the sunroof completely retracted, look inside to see the trough. by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 am, Post These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. Definitely something I would get the dealership to fix (quickly). Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains, Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. They also had Olds at this dealership and he got a Cutlass. by 6door74 Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:30 pm, Post I pulled the wheel well liner back and away from the the firewall and was unable to locate any sort of drain port. Is it an easy fix? Contact Us - a fabric adhesive tape that was used to seal the moonroof. My cousin's girlfriend had the same problem. I'm glad my wife finally convinced me to give up and take it to someone who know what they were doing. It works like a wick and absorbs and distributes the rain thru your headliner. Aug 17, 2018. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. Sunroof drain location I'm trying to find the location of the drain at the rear of the panoramic sunroof (2019 F250). In some cases the drain tubes may be clogged and require a clean-out. On the driver side there is also a large bundle of wires that needs to be pulled aside. You will see a "ditch" where the water gathers in the front. 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I had photos and video and tried going thru the BBB but felt the manufacturer was not being cooperative and dropped my BBB claim. Anyway, if I had my choice I wouldn't pay for one ever again. No sign of windshield leaking, ceiling in car is not wet. In my case all the sunroof drain water was being forced down a single drain tube (driver's side, front). AFTER MARKET sun roofs do NOT have gutters formed into the roof to collect rain, since the fitter simply cuts a hole into roof and installs a grommet that has as built in channel to drain rain via a tube down via the "A" pillar. After 3 days of rain and 2 trips to the dealership, we discovered that the windshield was loose. 0. Done the job today and the information he gives in tackling this job is excellent. If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. Home; About Us; My Account. It runs well and the bells and whistles are great. I've been trying to locate where the tube exits out at the bottom. Pull the door seal trim away so it's out of the way. So the water builds up and eventually overflows into the car. Your previous content has been restored. by stephanieinohio Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:12 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? By These should be self-evident and situated in . Take the vehicle to a professional service provider if you continue to have problems with the sunroof. by kanajana Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:14 am, Post I felt the roof and sure enough it was pretty saturated with water. If the water still does not drain out, use a piece of flexible wire to snake it down the drain hole to dislodge the debris. Privacy Statement - Also is the sunroof on the MK4 Mondeo meant to let in so much water or is the weatherstrip around the glass supposed to be a watertight seal. I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. Friday, February 24, 2023. This is the drain. It could be a big help to other members. I dried everything, then ran a hose on the cowl and the water quickly reappeared. The "2010 ford fusion sunroof repair kit" is a product that can be used to fix the problem of a broken or [] No Result. Upload or insert images from URL. i think it is from the sunroof not draining properly so I'm . Thanks for coming back and giving us an update. 1. Right in the corners there is a 1/4" hole on both sides. ARGGGH. You can post now and register later. https://talkford.com/community/topic/313882-clear-the-drains-on-a-sunroof/, Suspension/Wheels/Brakes/Steering (Mk3 Mondeo). If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. If you are getting water on the headliner, it is likely that the drains are plugged and water is backed up all the way to sunroof pan. Water that gets under the rubber molding on FACTORY installed sun roof WILL run into the gutters. The work they preceded to do on the vehicle has actually caused a substancial amount of damage to it. If the drains become clogged, it can make your interior smell musty and eventually create a major problem. Does anyone else have this issue? The sunroof was not used for years, and it started to leak a bit after I opened it recently. Cookie Policy - The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I took off the cowl cover and poked all the drain holes I could findwith a coat hanger, which may have helped some but it still leaks. GUESS WHAT - STILL LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR AND SIDE, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Much better car. Dang! Found it. I dont know the effectiveness. Ibe watched several.youtube videos suggesting using weed trimmer cord. Apparently some dealers were getting a lot of complaints and somebody finally pinned it down to this fabric tape. They mentioned that the sunroof and AC drains join together and exit the car at the same place so try shooting air down your sunroof drain and it might clear both. I was driving down the road and I noticed one tiny drop of water come out of the sunglass holder. Sunroof Cleaning. Do you know where the front drains exit? I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. by Mudman78 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:58 am, Post BOUGHT NEW IN JUNE 09. It happened almost overnight, but followed on the heels of a terrifically bad round of storms. the driver's side carpet is wet. 2014 Limited: Ruby Red/White Suede Vista Roof. This pushes the drainage system to its limits. With no luck rooting out the drain on mine I dropped the front of the headliner on the curbside and found the drain tube had slipped off the fitting on the moonroof frame allowing water directly into the A pillar. Technical How-To Articles. Rear tubes don't have that valve, so shouldn't get blocked. I have managed to clear the front pipes but cant see the rear pipes. When the sunroof pan fills up, or if you deliberately plug the drain holes, the water has nowhere to go and will certainly (if only slowly) drain into the cabin. Go to this message thread and start reading: See if this helps with visualizing where the drains are. I have a 2009 Ford Fusion and mine just stared leaking, at least I'm assuming that's what it is. This should let out some of the trapped water and debris that is stuck in the drain. Open the driver front door. Car enthusiast YouTuber creating helpful tutorial videos on both repairs and customizations. Lots of front end body and suspension damage, but not a total. He has attended the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, where he studied automotive design, and the University of New Mexico, where he studied journalism. Feed the wire or cord in until it comes out the other side if you have a viewable drain exit. Cookie Policy - My car was at the dealers for about 35 days total. Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains . I've had a Cougar and a Mustang with a Moonroof. . Display as a link instead, . I had to move the corner of the pop-up wind deflector that is clipped down to see it. Clean any dirt and remove debris with a damp cloth. ARGGGH. Does anyone know where the end of the drain pipe is located,as i think mine is bunged up. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. ok, I cant find a picture, but if you stick your head under the passenger side dash below the glove box and look right where the heater box meets the firewall of the engine bay (you will need to move floormat and maybe even pull edge of carpet back a bit) you will see a plastic tube that comes from that lower edge of the heater case and goes through the engine bay firewall. The moisture is then drained out of the vehicle through the sunroof drains, which run from inside the roof area and exit somewhere else. Basically the tube connects at the corner of the sunroof, runs down the A-pillar behind the trim, between the dashboard and the car frame, through a sizable hole (large enough to get a hand in), and there is finally a small hole that the drain end fits through. I've done this today as i suspected blocked sunroof drains. Come join the discussion about news, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Another instance for light reading: My Parents bought an '85 New Yorker 4cyl turbo new off the lot. . For this particular vehicle, right below the run drain opening, I takes a tighter turn so something stiffer may cause issues. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. I do have to say that the dealer went above and beyond trying to help me. Any feedback would be great. There was a leak in a body seam under the cowl. Your previous content has been restored. I only found the A section wet twice, which was after really heavy rain and the car was on an angle so it couldn't drain through the rear drainage tubes. I suspect it is a clogged drain tube, but for the life of me I can not FIND / SEE the drain tube. 0:00 / 7:44 Sunroof Drain Cleaning (Sunroof Exits) - 2013 Ford Taurus TechDude731 1.11K subscribers Subscribe 102 Share 17K views 5 years ago Find the location of the sunroof drain exits,. The length of wire or cord depends on the run of the drain, ensure its at least the height of the vehicle. A forum community dedicated to all Ford owners and enthusiasts. Thanks again, I am having to wear wellies at the moment. I guess it makes sense though considering most rains isn't literally a bucket like a gutter drain would be. It was a total then. A sunroof drainage system is commonly present in every model of Ford, like F150, F250, and F350 from 2000 to 2022. In fact, every seam between the various sheet metal pieces was filled some some rubbery foam stuff. Car sunroof repair: Insert a snake. Dealer service dept. See if . The dealership was smart enough to avoid a lawsuit by letting him get another car at a great discount. TSB ID: 17-2235. If Ford leaves you out in the cold, just get a replacement moonroof from a junkyard based in a rust free portion of the US. Location: Southeastern PA Leaking Sunroof by poff Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:32 pm I have a 2007 Milan (I am the original owner) and the sunroof started leaking. Was looking for a way to drill a hole in this area, but finally gave up and just starting pulling out chunks of the rubbery foam stuff. That's a major problem on a brand new vehicle. New windshield and it stopped. for 2 weeks. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am, Post The rears may drain under the rear bumper or the top of the rear hatch jamb area. It's never a bunch only a couple dropsI'm taking it to the dealership to be checked for a leak next time I get an oil changenot sure what the deal is but its frustrating on such a new car! Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. Of course what helped her case was the dealer service dept. The difference is important! Advertising - As the truck gets older the sunroof seal may contract a bit and let more water in. OOPS! Ive already determined which drain is leaking and normally that can be done by having an idea where the water is leaking or gathering. 2013 Limited Ecoboost AWD. If you stand up through the sunroof and look in the corner (you may have to push down the wind guard) you should see a hole in the side. . Man I hope this isn't a sign of things to come. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. Moral: Dont buy Chrysler or Keep your car garaged if you can. Also where the back seat goes into the floor, those indents are also full with water. Todays "roofs" have become a very complex system all to their own. Press the tape down around the seal.
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