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" wrote in message news:TvTnm.43630$PH1.35313@edtnps82 "Fred" wrote in message. The driver side floor is wet and did some searching and found it could be the drain holes on the sunroof. Manage Preferences - I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. Eventually I opened up a seam gap and the water drained out. Search by Part Number(s), Keywords, or VIN. Fusions are known to get clogged AC drain plugs. Problem solved. Stick with it. Make sure the metal strip of the fuse is not burned or damaged. Thank you for sharing that info! First you will need to open the sunroof as this is the easiest way to access the drains. The Fusion is equipped with a moonroof but I've had the drains cleaned and even went as far as pouring water down the drain tube that runs along that part of the car and it stayed dry inside, I thought it might have been the corner of the windshield but after using some heaving duty caulking along the top of the windshield it's still getting wet Next, examine the drain holes to verify they are clear of any obstruction which may prevent water from draining through. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our, Ford Van History - Econoline and Transit (photos), The following errors occurred with your submission, Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator, 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. Wonderful, The car I'm looking to pick up this weekend has the Sun and sync package. The techs were somewhat sloppy putting the car back together. Thanks again, I am having to wear wellies at the moment. Having a drip tray would suggest Fords expect a lot of water to get through. NOTE: The driver front door must be open during the entire procedure. 4 years ago ARGGGH. For those of you who are also having the mysterious origin moonroof leaks, if it doesn't get resolved second time round you should be asking for a replacement vehicle. Check to see if the water is flowing out of the exits for the drain holes. building up the drip tray, replacing the headliner, replacing the windshield etc and they could not fix the car. 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,. Not a big deal considering it was raining IN MY CAR- but a pain none the less. This pocket is about the size of your fist. I did them from the top down the first times but need to try the reverse. i think it is from the sunroof not draining properly so I'm . There was a spot where the sealer had not been applied correctly at the factory. Began in 2015 as a leak only when going through a car wash. Does anyone know where the end of the drain pipe is located,as i think mine is bunged up. The sunroof drains are an aspect of your car that you probably rarely, if ever, think about. 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. I have the same issue but no idea how the water gets from the cowl drain into the vehicle. Twist and squeeze the rubber ends of the drain to help release the dirt and debris. Thanks! Resolution: The 2 drain tubes are 3/8 inch clear hose that run from the sunroof pan thru the roof pillars and down behind the kick panel in the foot well area. About Us - BEWARE FUSION OWNERS W/MOON. Location UNION DALE PA. Evaporator Drain, Includes Time To Install Elbow, Heat Shield Tape And Inspect Carpet For Dampness (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 192345A 0.6 Hrs. Use a drill bit or similar and push it up the tube, turning it gently by hand. Now test using a bottle of water, gradually drain the water around the sunroof drain, do not excessively dump as the drain is only able to remove a certain amount of water. Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. by stephanieinohio Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:12 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? ford_leak, GUESS WHAT - STILL LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR AND SIDE, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Rear tubes don't have that valve, so shouldn't get blocked. Just bought an 06 expedition ,so new to this forum. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am, Post You can post now and register later. Press the tape down around the seal. These should be self-evident and situated in . The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. 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. the driver's side carpet is wet. Furthermore, it prevents moisture from entry to the trucks' inside. Upload or insert images from URL. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:43 pm, Post Locate your sunroof's drains. I was driving down the road and I noticed one tiny drop of water come out of the sunglass holder. Twist the cable as you feed . by WithinU Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:54 am, Post Let it dry following the liquid tape manufacturer's directions. This pushes the drainage system to its limits. Answering your final question: moonroof glass can be replaced separately from the entire assembly in the roof. Update: I posted this back in December. Not something to expect considering sunroofs have seals too. It also depends upon whether the car is parked level or not. Anyone have any expierience with doing this. 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 have a 2009 Ford Fusion and mine just stared leaking, at least I'm assuming that's what it is. It worked for me. Clear editor. . 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. 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. I hope this helps some of you. by Mudman78 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:58 am, Post There may be a TSB on this. After heavy rain the driver side floorpan fills with water. Thanks in advance. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Looking forward to further disassembly this weekend. Paste as plain text instead, Ibe watched several.youtube videos suggesting using weed trimmer cord. This is the drain. Location: Land of Oz Vehicle: 2012 Flex SE FWD. There is none. 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. Do you know where the front drains exit? It runs well and the bells and whistles are great. If you want to know where it exits just pour water around the edges of your sunroof and then watch under the car for it to come out. by WithinU Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:18 pm, Post If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! They can be installed for windows, convertibles as well as to make the wiper come on if the vehicle is in motion.. "red" wrote in message. by Unobtainium Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:46 pm, Post by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:11 pm, Post Terms of Service - No water on the floor. This did not occur during rain. I'd like to try going in from the bottom. They replaced the glass on the moonroof and scratched the daylights out of the car doing so and their testing somehow resulted in water damage all around the windshield. Pour another small amount of water down the drain once it is unclogged to rinse it out. Much better car. Any photos would be greatly appreciated. If an item is subject to sales tax at the location where the sale takes place, tax is generally calculated on . Got the drain tube out of its location and pulled it up thru the gap at the side of the A pillar,with the A pillar cover removed,i then drilled the oneway valve out at the pipe end,and a pile a black sh1ty sludge came out followed by plenty of clear water. I later realized that the problem is with where the car was packed - directly under the nozzle exit of a house roof rain collecting pipe. A Pocket Sundial From a Broken Pocket Watch! Guidance please. Guess that rough stretch of I-40 I was griping about shook it off! Dealer has cleaned drain lines twice in 3 years under warranty. I found two drain holes in the sunroof on the front of the sunroof are there any in the back. "Jeff" wrote in message news:9bb88fc9-efe5-4f50@upsg2000gro.googlegroups.com "Fred" wrote in message news:4a9f8f21$0$22526$607e@cv.net Now you can take my word for it - my source of information is section 501-17 Roof Opening Panel in the 2008 factory WSM or you can part with a few bucks a www.helminc.com for your very own WSM. Your link has been automatically embedded. . I'm hoping that the clogged drains are why i suddenly have such a bad condensation problem inside my Hyundai Santa Fe.

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