The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 4 years ago The techs were somewhat sloppy putting the car back together. Todays sunroofs/moonroofs feature state of the art engineering and complex mechanisms and water management systems. Check that out. OOPS! The silicon worked and there is no more leakage. 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. The front floorboard does not get wet. Passenger side carpet is wet. Good luck. Technical How-To Articles. Eventually I opened up a seam gap and the water drained out. 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. New windshield and it stopped. for 2 weeks. When I poured water, the leak got bad , fast. I pulled the wheel well liner back and away from the the firewall and was unable to locate any sort of drain port. by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:11 pm, Post Dec 14, 2020. Looking forward to further disassembly this weekend. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am, Post CAR WAS, RETURNED TO US. Location; Windshield: Feb 2023: Malta, NY: Windshield: Feb 2023: HEMPSTEAD, NY . Thoughts? Share it with us! The drain tube for the passenger side is located behind the sound deadening immediately behind this connector block. at first i thought the sunroof drains were clogged causing it to leak. Weed whacker string from the bottom up. Or there could be a bad seal somewhere. Finally they got Ford to agree to replace the moonroof. 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. by WithinU Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:54 am, Post Did you make this project? This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: Roof opening panel glass alignment ; . This thread is archived. Luckily I've never had any leaks though and I would have thought that Moonroofs are pretty dependable and solid today. Ford Fusion Forums - General Topics. Clear editor. 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. If that doesn't do the trick, try running a very small flexible "plumbing" snake down the tube to break up the clog. Paste as plain text instead, This pushes the drainage system to its limits. Much better car. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Water that gets under the rubber molding on FACTORY installed sun roof WILL run into the gutters. Guidance please. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. 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. Pasted as rich text. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 793 Likes: 38 Received 18 Likes on 10 Posts Where are the Sunroof Drains Located? Ma. Moral: Dont buy Chrysler or Keep your car garaged if you can. 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 Replace with a fuse of the same amperage if it is. 2006 Final Facelift ST220 in Stardust Silver - Owner is a Fan Boy. In Ford F150, these sunroof drains are present on both the front and rear ends of the assembly. 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. Open the driver front door. Water was draining fast so I it is either unclogged or I have another problem. We will see next time it rains. About Us -
If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. Those connect to the drain tubes. Photo credit to Nick. register to join our community But I don't know about this one because I see no mention in the manual andI can't see any obvious drain holes.Obviously no drain holes would work if I left it in the full slide-open position.It would benice if one of Ford's better ideas was to put in a rain sensor to close it if it rains. They tried everything from cleaning out the moonroof drains. Pasted as rich text. It happened after the snow melted and the streets were wet with puddles everywhere. 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 length of wire or cord depends on the run of the drain, ensure its at least the height of the vehicle. Definitely something I would get the dealership to fix (quickly). Manage Preferences -
BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY. If the car is parked "flat" there is no obvious water accumulation. It happened almost overnight, but followed on the heels of a terrifically bad round of storms. You'd think manufacturers would outline it in the owner's manual as a preventative maintenance step. Make sure the metal strip of the fuse is not burned or damaged. Ford fusion moon roof drain clogged. Location: Canada Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-150. There was a leak in a body seam under the cowl. . BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. The carpets are soaked under both seats and some . Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. WE ARE CONSULTING ATTORNEY FOR, NEXT STEP - LEMON LAW OR DEALER REPLACEMENT. 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. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. BOUGHT NEW IN JUNE 09. To see where it "should" be going, I also squirted water into the passenger side drain hole. 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. I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. I've had a Depstech Wireless Endoscope for a while now, but never got around to using it yet. Results of my own (now resolved) sunroof leak. 2008 Ford Fusion 48,000 mi, Visitor. Something went wrong but the dealer and Ford engineer can't seem to figure out what. You cannot paste images directly. Also where the back seat goes into the floor, those indents are also full with water. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I had wet carpet in the front and rear floor area under the mats on the driver side. 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. Just noticed that I typed 3/6" I.D. Trailer Towing, Other; Brakes, Electrical, Hitches, Weight Distribution & CDL Discussion, Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L), Bio-diesel, Propane & Alternative Diesel Engine Fuels, 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks, 1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis, Nite, Nascar & Other Limited Edition Ford Trucks, Supercharger, Turbocharger, Nitrous Oxide & Water/Methanol Injection, Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W), Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460), FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428), 335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland, Y-Block V8 (239, 272, 292, 312, 317, 341, 368), Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics, Bed Covers, Tonneau covers, Toppers/Canopies & Bed liners, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels, Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case, Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System, Vendor Specials, Discounts, Product Announcements & Group Buys. Glad the moonroof is more selectable than it used to be. As you can see the water is draining properly. Your link has been automatically embedded. I have the hybrid fully loaded and my moonroof began leaking down the side. Go to this message thread and start reading: See if this helps with visualizing where the drains are. I've always used compressed air in a can like for computers/electronics. Location: Land of Oz Vehicle: 2012 Flex SE FWD. Terms of Service -
Display as a link instead, 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. To unblock it, gently pull the pipe away from the body and remove the elbow join from the end of the pipe. When I drain the water seperator should I? "Jim Warman" wrote in message news:TvTnm.43630$PH1.35313@edtnps82 "Fred" wrote in message. Just bought an 06 expedition ,so new to this forum. A forum community dedicated to all Ford owners and enthusiasts. Poured 2 gallons of water over the windshield and let it drain down thru the airbox intake (cowl). & 303A. 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. See if . If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! JavaScript is disabled. 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. 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. The dealership was smart enough to avoid a lawsuit by letting him get another car at a great discount. . Using the fuse pullers provided, remove the sunroof fuse from the fuse box. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. I hope the guy who designed this is having a really bad weekend. Thanks for coming back and giving us an update. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. 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. Technical tip: right click on any of these images to view them in higher resolution and/or with better quality. 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. I've done this today as i suspected blocked sunroof drains. Want . Ford 2018-2020 Expedition 2018-2020 F-150 2018-2020 F-Super Duty Lincoln . Post You cannot paste images directly. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:43 pm, Post Thanks again, I am having to wear wellies at the moment. I posted this in some similar threads seems like this happens for different reasons. I intend to go back and use a screwdriver to make a bend in the sheetmetal seam and create a more deliberate drain gap. When putting water into the driver side drain hole, the water immediately filled the driver side floorpan. And I plan on getting a syringe to inject some water. Sunroof leaks are covered under the regular warranty, but not the extended warranty. When broken, it does not pull the drain to the proper location, allowing the water to drain in the car. Advertising -
Need broken auto glass repaired or replaced on your Ford Fusion? Can anyone point me to where the AC drain is at on a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium? 2018 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T AWD. "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. I would recommend it for sure. I do like the Fusion. It worked for me. Find new Parts and Accessories for your 2013 Ford Fusion. Plus, I do park under trees.Your video was easy to follow, and what a great suggestion - using plastic trimmer wire. 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 tried clearing all the drains in my car but that didnt work. Nice S-shaped kink. http://www.talkford.com/topic/198169-leak-in-roof-water-on-seat-is-it-the-sunroof/page-2, Suspension/Wheels/Brakes/Steering (Mk3 Mondeo). Is it an easy fix? Reactions: Robert Knickerbocker, . DIB/Silver roof. Does anyone else have this issue? Posted by Anonymous on Nov 05, 2012. These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. In fact, every seam between the various sheet metal pieces was filled some some rubbery foam stuff. Not. This is the plastic piece that ususally breaks. 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. 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'd like to try going in from the bottom. My car was torn apart - seats taken out, seatbelts detached, everything to replace the moonroof parts and put in a new headliner. i noticed the headliner getting wet around the A pillars This I did with little success because it happened again. The difference is important! A MAJOR FLAW HOWEVER, IN THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF MOONROOF. I really think their final push was what brought resolution to my situation. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. These should be self-evident and located in the front and rear corners of the sunroof area. Gotten progressively worse. NHTSA ID: 10119667. 1 luis-luis-luis 3 yr. ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. We are looking for a hole which is at the base of the sunroof trim or frame. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. 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 will take mine apart this weekend if the weather permits. Mine is 2006 Fusion. Locate your sunroof's drains. 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 . Hi, from what I know the rear drains don't have a one way valve. Having a drip tray would suggest Fords expect a lot of water to get through. This will save me a lot of time not having to find the rear pipes… for now. Terms of Service -
by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:25 pm, Post There are four drain hoses on the 2008 Fusion roof opening panel. This information has been great and has help me identify the front drainage tubes. HOWEVER CAR WAS STILL. 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. I suspect it is a clogged drain tube, but for the life of me I can not FIND / SEE the drain tube. No solution yet. 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. In this video I show how we fixed a leaking sunroof on a 2012 Ford Focus. Powered by Invision Community, Maintenance, Recalls and TSB (Technical Service Bulletins), Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion.