I've done this today as i suspected blocked sunroof drains. My SUV once had a leaky roof drain or so it seems. There may be a TSB on this. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post William Zane has been a freelance writer and photographer for over six years and specializes primarily in automotive-related subject matter among many other topics. http://www.talkford.com/topic/198169-leak-in-roof-water-on-seat-is-it-the-sunroof/page-2, Suspension/Wheels/Brakes/Steering (Mk3 Mondeo). They are not watertight. Privacy Statement -
by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 am, Post The tube just ends (and drains into) a small cavity/pocket formed where several pieces of body sheet metal meet. Ford is forcing the Moonroof on buyers in a package deal. CAR RUNS GREAT. Reactions: Robert Knickerbocker, . 4 years ago This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: Roof opening panel glass alignment ; . If the drains become clogged, it can make your interior smell musty and eventually create a major problem. 2014 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost I keep getting a message that the board attachment quota has been reached. 2006 Final Facelift ST220 in Stardust Silver - Owner is a Fan Boy. Earlier in the year I found some water on the same carpet and thought I had forgotten to fully close a window. GUESS WHAT - STILL LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR AND SIDE, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Want . Re: 2007 Fusion sunroof. It is a damn shame. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. The only problem is that the water will splash into the car if thereis a heavy rain. Pulled up the carpet on the driver side and used towel to dry the area. by kanajana Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:32 pm, Post The silicon worked and there is no more leakage. And I plan on getting a syringe to inject some water. There are a fair number of Youtube videos out there on sunroof drain tube cleaning. Open the driver front door. by Unobtainium Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:17 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? If an item is subject to sales tax at the location where the sale takes place, tax is generally calculated on . Can anyone point me to where the AC drain is at on a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium? So the majority of people are fine. I took it to Nu-Look auto in Haymarket, VA. Advertising -
Login; Register; Track Your Order; Returns; Help. This thread is archived. How to fix the sunroof on a Ford Fusion Pull down the fuse panel under the steering wheel to open it. Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix? Something went wrong but the dealer and Ford engineer can't seem to figure out what. When I drain the water seperator should I? FIRST LEAK STILL THERE, NOW A SECOND LEAK IN DRIVER'S, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Glad the moonroof is more selectable than it used to be. Ive already determined which drain is leaking and normally that can be done by having an idea where the water is leaking or gathering. After a torrential rain, the foot mat at the driver's get waterlogged sometimes spilling over to the other side and backwards. These should be self-evident and situated in . NHTSA ID: 10119667. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Aside from this bad luck, the Fusion is a fantastic car and in fact this is my second one. Nope,you need to open the sun roof fully, at the left and right sides are water channels, pour water into these channels wba cup and look for good drainage under your car, water should pour out pretty quickly. "SC Tom"
wrote in message news:e_5om.281901$E61.@newsfe09.iad You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, There are four drain hoses on the 2008 Fusion roof opening panel. DEALER CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND CLOGGED DRAINS. Todays "roofs" have become a very complex system all to their own. Cookie Policy -
Cycle the ignition to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. Location; Windshield: Feb 2023: Malta, NY: Windshield: Feb 2023: HEMPSTEAD, NY . I'm pretty upset considering I've only had the car for just under a month. Furthermore, it prevents moisture from entry to the trucks' inside. Thats what we all use here. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics They're replacing the glass (I assume it comes already attached to the seal) as soon as it comes in. Dropping the corner of the headliner is easy. Clean any dirt and remove debris with a damp cloth. carpet and headliner etc. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. I have a clogged driver side front sunroof drain tube. A MAJOR FLAW HOWEVER, IN THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF MOONROOF. If you pull the driver side inner wheel well you should see a rubber grommet on the firewall that has most likely deteriorated. Those connect to the drain tubes. Glass.com is your one-stop portal to the best auto glass shops in your area. It is normal to have water drip in the the tracks when it rains. It happened after the snow melted and the streets were wet with puddles everywhere. Clear editor. Slowly insert the wire, trimmer cord is also great for this if you have a roll laying around. You can see them without removing any trim, but to get access to the end of the drain tube you have to remove the kick panel. This car was put away for the winters and it was like new. The drain hoses through the roof pillars should be at least 3/6" I.D. In my case all the sunroof drain water was being forced down a single drain tube (driver's side, front). Howdy Super Duty Fans! As you can see the water is draining properly. by kanajana Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:14 am, Post It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. As the truck gets older the sunroof seal may contract a bit and let more water in. It worked for me. JavaScript is disabled. July 22, 2020 in Interior. The non-return valve appears to be just plastic connectors between the striped pipe and the rubber elbow end that goes into the bulk head. I've had Moonroofs in my past 3 vehicles and only on the first one did I select it because I had never had one before. I have a 2012 ford escape. 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. i checked all 4 drains and they all drain properly. building up the drip tray, replacing the headliner, replacing the windshield etc and they could not fix the car. Post FORD ENGINEER WAS CALLED IN. Come join the discussion about news, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Make sure the metal strip of the fuse is not burned or damaged. Your previous content has been restored. Using the fuse pullers provided, remove the sunroof fuse from the fuse box. After WEEKS at the dealership, they found that the drain holes punched in the body werent punched. A SMALL PIECE OF CRIMPED HOSE IN THE DRAIN WAS REPLACED. I think we need more of the back story on the Hot pinkness? By Reply This should let out some of the trapped water and debris that is stuck in the drain. Examine the sunroof track. CAR RETURNED TO US. 4. A pillar on the driver's side is wet with a small puddle of water on the floor mat. The drain channel collects water and drains it through the front drain hose(s) located in the A-pillar and the rear drain hose(s) located in the C-pillar. There was a spot where the sealer had not been applied correctly at the factory. I've been trying to locate where the tube exits out at the bottom. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:43 pm, Post Ford 2018-2020 Expedition 2018-2020 F-150 2018-2020 F-Super Duty Lincoln . My 2012 Fusion has a water leak when it rains, leaving standing water in both sides of the back seat floorboard. Upload or insert images from URL. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. Home; About Us; My Account. You have to drill out these rivets and power the glass back and forward to get the guides and rods out. I'm glad my wife finally convinced me to give up and take it to someone who know what they were doing. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. by 6door74 Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:30 pm, Post This did not occur during rain. 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. . After heavy rain the driver side floorpan fills with water. 2. Apparently there is a drainage spot somewhere around here that can be blocked and cause flooding inside the vehicle. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Performance Upgrades - Maintenance - Modifications - Problem Solving. With it open all the way, look. On all the "moon roof" systems I have seen, the panel seals to the interior of the car - not to the exterior - this makes. I would check it also for cracks in the sealant. Advertisements. Did you find a solution with your 2012? Step 1 Locate the drain holes. Apparently Fordspot welds the seams, then apply a sealer which had failed. Guidance please. Replace the grommetwith anything similar and apply some silicon. You cannot paste images directly. The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. To shop for a Fusion with sunroof / moonroof: check prices and deals of cars with moonroof for sale, and find a dealership near you in the US Eventually I opened up a seam gap and the water drained out. What causes a Ford sunroof motor to make a continuous clicking noise while trying to open it? Will study it more tomorrow, when I can stand it. Chrome trim and eXcel Alloys.Not quite a Ghia +. If you experience water leaks during rain storms in your Ford Fusion thru your headliner, sunvisor base plate or overhead light panel- it is due to. Gone are the days when you lift a lever in the rear and pop up the glass. I posted this in some similar threads seems like this happens for different reasons. Let's hope it sorts it. TwoTone Posts: 1124 Joined: Tue May 27, 2014 2:35 am. HOWEVER CAR WAS STILL. I was told by the dealership today that the epoxy used to bond the moonroof glass to the seal was bad, causing the leak (mine was on the passenger side). by WithinU Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:18 pm, Post Reply Like 12-26-2011, 02:58 PM # 5 minnemike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maplewood, MN Posts: 360 Our problem now appears to be resolved. No problems since. Found it. Display as a link instead, I will take mine apart this weekend if the weather permits. If you get more water than the pocket will hold the rest spills over the top of the pocket and into the floorpan. Step 2 ARGGGH. If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. 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. Blow compressed air into the drains if there is no water coming out of the rubber drain exits. Let us know how you make out and good luck. NOTE: Complete the following within 5 seconds: A. Family Handyman. Archive -
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. Any thoughts/suggestions? Let it dry following the liquid tape manufacturer's directions. I had to prove I had dropped my claim. It wasn't their fault. 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. Snake out a really stubborn clog with a speedometer cable. I don't even WANT the Moonroof but I've got to buy it as it's packaged with the SONY Stereo. I've always used compressed air in a can like for computers/electronics. I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. Where is the ac drain located on a 2016 Fusion? I have a 2007 Milan (I am the original owner) and the sunroof started leaking. 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. So I don't know if it ever had that problem again, but I have not had a problem with the 08. I don't know how to make repairs so I'm going to have to take it to the dealership and get it fixed. From: John Loftus, 4488 Elkcam Blvd SE, St. Pete FL, 33705. ford_leak, Twist and squeeze the rubber ends of the drains where they exit the car. A few weeks later I noticed that on the drivers side near the sun visor there was water leaking on to my jeans. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. i rear ended another car going about 10 miles per hour. In Ford F150, these sunroof drains are present on both the front and rear ends of the assembly. ever since then the air conditioner in my 2007 ford fusion goes in . by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:11 pm, Post A new aquarium that is. The repair man has twice found clogs in the interior drainage columns connecting to the Sunroof . I tried clearing all the drains in my car but that didnt work. It was a total then. No solution yet. After 3 days of rain and 2 trips to the dealership, we discovered that the windshield was loose. WE ARE CONSULTING ATTORNEY FOR, NEXT STEP - LEMON LAW OR DEALER REPLACEMENT. 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. 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! Also where the back seat goes into the floor, those indents are also full with water. It has a sunroof. Contact Us -
Does anyone else have this issue? This I did with little success because it happened again. 2005 Ford . Be sur. No problems in 14k (at the time)miles then one trip from back from AR to GA. Home; All Hands on Tech . Paste as plain text instead, 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. I really hope that this fixes the problem. Happened to my 08 Fusion. Tools/Supplies Needed: -soft wire or trimmer cord Definitely something I would get the dealership to fix (quickly). Ordered up the new guides with the metal rods, and a pair of drain tubes for the front. BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. Have had 6 cars with sunroofs, never a leakage issue. I just picked it up yesterday and I am hoping it rains today so that I see if it stopped leaking. Much better car. I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. Then, have the drain hose pipes inspected for any water overloading issues, making sure there is no blockage in the drain. by Unobtainium Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:46 pm, Post 4 Likes Home Categories After it was fixed, I wrecked it. I never had to worry if I didn't close the roof as any water would drainaway. I also noticed a small drop today come out of the sunglass holder. at first i thought the sunroof drains were clogged causing it to leak. I had to move the corner of the pop-up wind deflector that is clipped down to see it. The driver side floor is wet and did some searching and found it could be the drain holes on the sunroof. I felt the roof and sure enough it was pretty saturated with water. I will never buy a car with a sunroof as they are useless and I have a rack and basket for camping and kayak. To see where it "should" be going, I also squirted water into the passenger side drain hole. First we can use an air compressor to blow out any debris. It will likely be the 2 front moonroof drains that are clogged. 2010 ford fusion sunroof is stuck open in vent position, three weeks, 84000, bout used one month ago. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to Maintenance / Care / TSB's / Recalls, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. If you live in a treed area, it can happen more often as there is larger particles floating around in the air which would eventually plug the drains. You can see these holes on the corners of the pan assembly. Clearly, the water is supposed to drain from this area into yet another inaccessible sheet metal cavity below, but it was not happening. on Introduction. Mk1 1995 N Dark Aubergine 2.0 GLX Estate with smoke indicators electric everything and dark smoke window tint, tailgate spoiler light smoke slimline wind deflectors, Truffle Leather interior with heaters. I pulled the wheel well liner back and away from the the firewall and was unable to locate any sort of drain port. Weed whacker string from the bottom up. I dont know the effectiveness. It has nylon bands that are supposed to have enough tension to keep this mechanism out of the way when the sunroof closes. Mine is 2006 Fusion. About Us -
#1 sunroof leaks been taken back to dealership three times they have not fixed problem,now when i go to automatic car wash it leaks also which never did before,leaks when it rains texasesApril 23, 2020, 6:56pm #2 Find the contact information in your owners manual for Ford, elevate the problem. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics It is indeed leaking down the left (driver's) side, from the corner up behind the dash. I do not have a sunroof/moonroof. a few days ago. The other possibility - IMO - is leak around the windshield Could also be the roof seam near the edge near the windshield. You can post now and register later. Sunroofs/Moonroofs are increasing in popularity with todays car buyers. Need broken auto glass repaired or replaced on your Ford Fusion? It also depends upon whether the car is parked level or not. Return Policy Powered by Invision Community, Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion. If available one could also try an electrician's steel fish line wire. What I found is that I never or seldom use it except as a window to the sky. I do see the 4 drain hoses. Luckily I've never had any leaks though and I would have thought that Moonroofs are pretty dependable and solid today. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that all works out well. Powered by Invision Community, Maintenance, Recalls and TSB (Technical Service Bulletins), Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion. all manufacturers' sunroofs leak. 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. Thank you for sharing that info! 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 had to do some cleanup. Tools/Supplies Needed: soft wire or trimmer cord My theory is that it's related to the cowl vent drains. Lots of front end body and suspension damage, but not a total. Yes, assuming your 2019 Fusion is still within the 3 year/36,000 mile New Vehicle Warranty, or an ESP that covers the moonroof, make an appointment with your Ford Dealer to have the issue properly diagnosed and corrected. Sun roof open and - Answered by a verified Ford Mechanic I have a '08 fusion with the sunroof. Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. Posted by Anonymous on Nov 05, 2012. Another instance for light reading: My Parents bought an '85 New Yorker 4cyl turbo new off the lot. It's usually a handful of screws attaching it to the"arms" of the assembly. Your clear instructions are just what I need to get it sorted. Oh and this was my drivers side when it eventually unblocked. i really wish it were that simple. 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.
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