It also depends upon whether the car is parked level or not. Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes. Does anyone else have this issue? A new aquarium that is. ford_leak, These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains, Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. My 2017 F-350 developed a leak with the last set of storms that rolled through Austin yesterday A pillar on the driver's side is wet with a small puddle of water on the floor mat. No problems since. Clear editor. Todays "roofs" have become a very complex system all to their own. Reply Like 12-26-2011, 02:58 PM # 5 minnemike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maplewood, MN Posts: 360 Aug 17, 2018. I've had a Depstech Wireless Endoscope for a while now, but never got around to using it yet. Knock on wood. down the drain apertures where they are positioned near the sunroof to test the flow of each drain. CAR WAS RETURNED TO US STATING NO LEAKS FOUND. I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. You cannot effectively do a visual inspect of the pocket area, even with a mirror, but I was able to feel around with my fingers in search of a drain hole. I just picked it up yesterday and I am hoping it rains today so that I see if it stopped leaking. All they do to fix the problem is get a can of compressed air & blow the tube out. Did you find a solution with your 2012? (Actually, it's a speedometer cable found at any auto parts store for about $8.) 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. It is a damn shame. . I do not think this is a ford fusion specific issue, as i heard of someone having this issue with a bmw, but it flooded both sides of the car. Yep. Ma. SPRAY TEST WAS NEGATIVE FOR LEAKS. 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. Of course what helped her case was the dealer service dept. From: John Loftus, 4488 Elkcam Blvd SE, St. Pete FL, 33705. Sunroofs add an element of fun to your everyday drive, but sometimes they break. After Irene passed I found one inch of rain water sloshing around the floor in front of the front passenger's seat. 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. i checked all 4 drains and they all drain properly. On all the, That's the way my Escape moonroof works. The moisture is then drained out of the vehicle through the sunroof drains, which run from inside the roof area and exit somewhere else. Close the sunroof and pour water over the top again. When it rains my headliner specifically all the way at the bottom where the windshield and the drivers door meet is wet. Mar 3, 2021 Random guy walking dog better informational resource than the Org lol Something went wrong but the dealer and Ford engineer can't seem to figure out what. Thanks again, I am having to wear wellies at the moment. 2015 Ford Fusion AC drain location. by Unobtainium Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:46 pm, Post I have a 2007 Ford Focus. This should let out some of the trapped water and debris that is stuck in the drain. All site content Copyright 2007-var year=new Date(); year=year.getYear(); if (year<1900) year+=1900; document.write(year); FordFlex.net FordFlex.net is in no way affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Home; All Hands on Tech . I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. Step 2 In my case all the sunroof drain water was being forced down a single drain tube (driver's side, front). So I don't know if it ever had that problem again, but I have not had a problem with the 08. Man I hope this isn't a sign of things to come. on Step 4. They're replacing the glass (I assume it comes already attached to the seal) as soon as it comes in. If you get more water than the pocket will hold the rest spills over the top of the pocket and into the floorpan. Looking forward to further disassembly this weekend. Re: 2007 Fusion sunroof. I opened it and didn't feel any waters so I brushed it off. I guess it makes sense though considering most rains isn't literally a bucket like a gutter drain would be. That's a major problem on a brand new vehicle. Check that out. Dropping the corner of the headliner is easy. 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. I tried clearing all the drains in my car but that didnt work. The Mustang had a leak and six months after it was fixed my dome light contacts were corroded just enough to cause the light to flicker, so I replaced them. What I found is that I never or seldom use it except as a window to the sky. As the truck gets older the sunroof seal may contract a bit and let more water in. Replace the grommetwith anything similar and apply some silicon. 2008 Ford Fusion 48,000 mi, Visitor. I spoke with the dealer today and he said he thinks the sunroof drains are clogged. Your clear instructions are just what I need to get it sorted. Used a kitchen syringe to squirt water down into the drain holes. You will see a "ditch" where the water gathers in the front. 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. As you can see the water is draining properly. Apparently Fordspot welds the seams, then apply a sealer which had failed. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics Quote 08Fusion Fusion Member 53 Posted May 17, 2008 I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. Thoughts? BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. 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. Just bought an 06 expedition ,so new to this forum. 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The drain tube for the passenger side is located behind the sound deadening immediately behind this connector block. 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. at first i thought the sunroof drains were clogged causing it to leak. I like the rest of the car so far but my family owned a ford once before and that wasn't that great of an experience so I'm a bit leary. The field rep was convinced the problem was with the moonroof. I binged and got some instructions on using a thin wire to through the drain which is likely clogged. . 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. Vista, tow pkg. I intend to go back and use a screwdriver to make a bend in the sheetmetal seam and create a more deliberate drain gap. I posted this in some similar threads seems like this happens for different reasons. I've done this today as i suspected blocked sunroof drains. JavaScript is disabled. No solution yet. Go to this message thread and start reading: See if this helps with visualizing where the drains are. Some photos from yesterdays drying out session. 1 luis-luis-luis 3 yr. ago See if . 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. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:25 pm, Post 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 do see the 4 drain hoses. I have a 2007 Milan (I am the original owner) and the sunroof started leaking. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. I keep getting a message that the board attachment quota has been reached. hello ford community i've owned a 2010 ford fusion hybrid since 2017 and have had no problems with it other than the leaking sunroof. A SMALL PIECE OF CRIMPED HOSE IN THE DRAIN WAS REPLACED. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. Genuine Ford Accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever occurs first) or the remainder of your Bumper-to-Bumper 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicles Warranty. It did not leak at all the first 5 months I owned the car. 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. 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. Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. Ford 2018-2020 Expedition 2018-2020 F-150 2018-2020 F-Super Duty Lincoln . Poured 2 gallons of water over the windshield and let it drain down thru the airbox intake (cowl). Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains . This photo gives you an idea of the drain pipe exit point location,its just behind the mini glove box,where you can see the disturbed insulation felt. Another instance for light reading: My Parents bought an '85 New Yorker 4cyl turbo new off the lot. In Ford F150, these sunroof drains are present on both the front and rear ends of the assembly. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. How would i unclogg the drain from the moon roof if that is the problem? Use a drill bit or similar and push it up the tube, turning it gently by hand. Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. Here's the rear rail back in Here's the dumb kinked tube. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In fact, every seam between the various sheet metal pieces was filled some some rubbery foam stuff. by stephanieinohio Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:12 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? When I poured water, the leak got bad , fast. 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. My SUV once had a leaky roof drain or so it seems. Anyway, if I had my choice I wouldn't pay for one ever again. CAR WAS, RETURNED TO US. Definitely something I would get the dealership to fix (quickly). Dealer has cleaned drain lines twice in 3 years under warranty. No problems in 14k (at the time)miles then one trip from back from AR to GA. 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. Sunroofs/Moonroofs are increasing in popularity with todays car buyers. I would recommend it for sure. I have managed to clear the front pipes but cant see the rear pipes. With the amount of electrical and electronic components in a cars cabin today, I dont fool around with water leaks. There are four drain hoses on the 2008 Fusion roof opening panel. Todays sunroofs/moonroofs feature state of the art engineering and complex mechanisms and water management systems. 3D Printed Futuristic Space Age Wall Clock. This did not occur during rain. Your link has been automatically embedded. When I drain the water seperator should I? A few weeks later I noticed that on the drivers side near the sun visor there was water leaking on to my jeans. I can't seem to post my picture. Answering your final question: moonroof glass can be replaced separately from the entire assembly in the roof. There is none. Let's hope it sorts it. I have a 2012 ford escape. I never had to worry if I didn't close the roof as any water would drainaway. I do not have a sunroof/moonroof. Subject: 2012 Ford Escape premium care warranty for Sunroof. STILL LEAKING. Will study it more tomorrow, when I can stand it. Well i pushed a brake cable up through that valve and yes i got quite a bit of horrible black gunge followed by some clear water. #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. Insert Panel Drain Hose - Ford (5F9Z-7401523-AA) 2005-2019 Ford Insert Panel Drain Hose 5F9Z-7401523-AA | TascaParts.com . If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! I've been trying to locate where the tube exits out at the bottom. 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. Nice S-shaped kink. The front windshield just drips. My 2017 F-350 developed a leak with the last set of storms that rolled through Austin yesterday. This is all directly beneath the drain for the sunroof. In that case the water drains out from seams between the fender sheetmetal just behind the front wheel well. If you pull the driver side inner wheel well you should see a rubber grommet on the firewall that has most likely deteriorated. 2. Feed the wire or cord in until it comes out the other side if you have a viewable drain exit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The driver side floor is wet and did some searching and found it could be the drain holes on the sunroof. 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. My 2007 Fusion had a water problem. Make sure the metal strip of the fuse is not burned or damaged. Ford fusion moon roof drain clogged. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post Cookie Policy - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that all works out well. If an item is subject to sales tax at the location where the sale takes place, tax is generally calculated on . by Mudman78 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:58 am, Post It is flexible enough to follow a gentle curve, but stiff enough to push through a bad clog. It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. Apparently some dealers were getting a lot of complaints and somebody finally pinned it down to this fabric tape. 5 years ago. by olmster Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:28 pm, Post FOURTH SERVICE - THIS TIME THRU OVERHEAD LIGHT/MOONROOF CONTROL, OTHER TWO LEAKS. Car sunroof repair: Insert a snake. They couldn't find the leak until I showed it to them. GUESS WHAT - STILL LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR AND SIDE, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Water is coming in under the dashboard on the driver's side, apparently on the left side next to the door. If the problem persists, there may have been a drain you missed, a faulty seal, or faulty drain. CAR RETURNED TO US. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Also where the back seat goes into the floor, those indents are also full with water. 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. building up the drip tray, replacing the headliner, replacing the windshield etc and they could not fix the car. 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. Where is the ac drain located on a 2016 Fusion? 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. If available one could also try an electrician's steel fish line wire. I've checked cat-car and the images there only shows the endpipe valve, upwards from there is clear. THIRD SERVICE - REPLACED HEADLINER. Anyone have any expierience with doing this. The "2010 ford fusion sunroof repair kit" is a product that can be used to fix the problem of a broken or [] No Result. It's usually a handful of screws attaching it to the"arms" of the assembly. There are a fair number of Youtube videos out there on sunroof drain tube cleaning. Find wheels, tires, body panels, brakes, engine components, exhaust systems, shock absorbers, struts, electrical products, fluids, chemicals, lubricants, filters and more. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. by TwoTone Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:29 am, Post Most of the time it is closed so debris is not the root cause. TSB ID: 17-2235. A pillar on the driver's side is wet with a small puddle of water on the floor mat. Archive - 2007 Fusion sunroof. Step 3: Ensure Drainage System is not Clogged. This thread is archived. I had photos and video and tried going thru the BBB but felt the manufacturer was not being cooperative and dropped my BBB claim. Share it with us! Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 793 Likes: 38 Received 18 Likes on 10 Posts Where are the Sunroof Drains Located? 4 years ago Powered by Invision Community, Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion. I suspect it is a clogged drain tube, but for the life of me I can not FIND / SEE the drain tube. 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. You'd think manufacturers would outline it in the owner's manual as a preventative maintenance step. What worked for me was a length of insulated 2-conductor indoor house wiring cable. 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. I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. 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. These should be self-evident and situated in . My car was at the dealers for about 35 days total. I dont know the effectiveness. 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. Howdy Super Duty Fans! It will likely be the 2 front moonroof drains that are clogged. Snake out a really stubborn clog with a speedometer cable. View All Result. The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. Some 2016-2017 edge/mkx, 2017 continental, and 2017 fusion/mkz vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on 1-apr-2016 and through 1-jan-2017 may exhibit white or blue smoke from th. Let it dry following the liquid tape manufacturer's directions. Ultimately, if anyone else has this problem it may be a great help. 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. Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix? ARGGGH. Right in the corners there is a 1/4" hole on both sides. a few days ago. I took it to Nu-Look auto in Haymarket, VA. If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. Clearly, the water is supposed to drain from this area into yet another inaccessible sheet metal cavity below, but it was not happening. The carpets are soaked under both seats and some . The work they preceded to do on the vehicle has actually caused a substancial amount of damage to it. It is indeed leaking down the left (driver's) side, from the corner up behind the dash. Does anyone know where the end of the drain pipe is located,as i think mine is bunged up. There are after market sensors available to close sun roofs when the rain water closes the circuit. Guidance please. Your previous content has been restored. ever since then the air conditioner in my 2007 ford fusion goes in .
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