4 Likes Home Categories Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics Home; About Us; My Account. Want . That's a major problem on a brand new vehicle. Another instance for light reading: My Parents bought an '85 New Yorker 4cyl turbo new off the lot. The difference is important! Tools/Supplies Needed: -soft wire or trimmer cord Our 2012 Ford Escape repeatedly fills with so much moldy water that the seats have to be taken out and the carpets pulled up. NOTE: Complete the following within 5 seconds: A. Will study it more tomorrow, when I can stand it. You can see these holes on the corners of the pan assembly. Any feedback would be great. I tried clearing all the drains in my car but that didnt work. There are after market sensors available to close sun roofs when the rain water closes the circuit. In this article, we consider the first-generation Ford Fusion (US) after facelift, produced from 2010 to 2012. Results of my own (now resolved) sunroof leak. The front floorboard does not get wet. My 2012 Fusion has a water leak when it rains, leaving standing water in both sides of the back seat floorboard. The dealer said they wouldn't be able to fix it till Wed and it's currently friday. It is a damn shame. 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. FACTORY installed sun roof have gutters, I finally got around to doing some investigating. Slowly insert the wire, trimmer cord is also great for this if you have a roll laying around. I intend to go back and use a screwdriver to make a bend in the sheetmetal seam and create a more deliberate drain gap. After Irene passed I found one inch of rain water sloshing around the floor in front of the front passenger's seat. & 303A. It was a total then. http://www.talkford.com/topic/198169-leak-in-roof-water-on-seat-is-it-the-sunroof/page-2, Suspension/Wheels/Brakes/Steering (Mk3 Mondeo). So the water builds up and eventually overflows into the car. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. How would i unclogg the drain from the moon roof if that is the problem? Todays sunroofs/moonroofs feature state of the art engineering and complex mechanisms and water management systems. 4. Locate the drain holes. Where I park the back is downhill and the water has collecting in the track until it overflows. CAR WAS RETURNED TO US STATING NO LEAKS FOUND. These should be self-evident and located in the front and rear corners of the sunroof area. I just bought my fusion with sunroof in Sept. and since then I have had water leak from the sunglass holder about 3 times. As you can see the water is draining properly. FIRST LEAK STILL THERE, NOW A SECOND LEAK IN DRIVER'S, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. 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. Chrome trim and eXcel Alloys.Not quite a Ghia +. . Depending on where you live, sunroof drains may become plugged sooner than later. 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. 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. It works like a wick and absorbs and distributes the rain thru your headliner. 1. On all the, That's the way my Escape moonroof works. I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. Of course what helped her case was the dealer service dept. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post . Clean any dirt and remove debris with a damp cloth. I have a clogged driver side front sunroof drain tube. 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 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. So, this is a fairly recent problem. Ford fusion moon roof drain clogged. Next using a hose attached to the blow gun, push the hose in the drain and then allow the air to push out the clog. Knock on wood. I got in it one morning and the inside was soaked after it rained. Good luck. Advertising -
Search and buy used Ford Fusion with sunroof. Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains, Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. . Does anyone else have this issue? I really hope that this fixes the problem. When it rains my headliner specifically all the way at the bottom where the windshield and the drivers door meet is wet. A SMALL PIECE OF CRIMPED HOSE IN THE DRAIN WAS REPLACED. i checked all 4 drains and they all drain properly. Livid isnt a strong enough word. 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). Contact Us -
I assume a sunroof drain is clogged. If this happens to you - caution them to be careful with greasy boots and hands on the. All site content Copyright 2006-var year=new Date(); year=year.getYear(); if (year<1900) year+=1900; document.write(year); FordFusion.net We are in no way affiliated with Ford Motor Company, Items relating to recalls, technical service bulletins, maintenance, and care go here. Ma. 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. Terms of Service -
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. That seemed to clear the pipe so i tried to feed the pipe cleaner all the way up to the top but it wouldn't go any further than about 12" up the pipe, leading me to beleive there is more further up, appx mid-A pillar area. When broken, it does not pull the drain to the proper location, allowing the water to drain in the car. If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. Did you make this project? Your cars sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly. It is indeed leaking down the left (driver's) side, from the corner up behind the dash. Glad the moonroof is more selectable than it used to be. No problems since. HOWEVER CAR WAS STILL. Well with thousands and thousands of moon roofs out there , if things were that bad a recall would be issued or at least a TSB. I dried everything, then ran a hose on the cowl and the water quickly reappeared. I am sure that the car has had this problem forever and that it only got bad after enough dirt had flushed down the drain tubes (yes, there was plenty of dirt there) to clog up the smallish holes in the semi-porous foam stuff. Earlier in the year I found some water on the same carpet and thought I had forgotten to fully close a window. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. Yep. With the sunroof completely retracted, look inside to see the trough. The trimmer line "snake" was a brilliant idea. 5. The repair man has twice found clogs in the interior drainage columns connecting to the Sunroof . It wasn't their fault. The dealership solved the problem for me, both the leak and drying outthe carpet. After that, remove the wire or cord. This is all directly beneath the drain for the sunroof. I dont know the effectiveness. I've checked cat-car and the images there only shows the endpipe valve, upwards from there is clear. The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. Location; Windshield: Feb 2023: Malta, NY: Windshield: Feb 2023: HEMPSTEAD, NY . The work they preceded to do on the vehicle has actually caused a substancial amount of damage to it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. A few weeks later I noticed that on the drivers side near the sun visor there was water leaking on to my jeans. It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. There is a spring loaded deflector plate spanning the the width of the sunroof. Clean off any dirt, leaves and debris around the drain holes. This thread is archived. See if . So the majority of people are fine. 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 ARGGGH. by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 am, Post My 2017 F-350 developed a leak with the last set of storms that rolled through Austin yesterday. Water in the wrong places can cause future problems. Water was draining fast so I it is either unclogged or I have another problem. We will see next time it rains. Ford is forcing the Moonroof on buyers in a package deal. CAR RETURNED TO US. Sunroofs/Moonroofs are increasing in popularity with todays car buyers. Let us know how you make out and good luck. "Jim Warman"
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