If available one could also try an electrician's steel fish line wire. There is none. No solution yet. Replace the grommetwith anything similar and apply some silicon. They are not watertight. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. With the sunroof completely retracted, look inside to see the trough. Mine is 2006 Fusion. Just bought an 06 expedition ,so new to this forum. After a rain (the first day the car wasnt garaged) my Father jumped in and when he took off a gallon of water literally fell in his lap from under the dash. I do see the 4 drain hoses. I had photos and video and tried going thru the BBB but felt the manufacturer was not being cooperative and dropped my BBB claim. Here is have a small compressor with a regulator which can control the air pressure, so using the regulator, I like to keep the pressure at around 30psi. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am, Post It took 6 services for resolution. Right in the corners there is a 1/4" hole on both sides. Blow compressed air into the drains if there is no water coming out of the rubber drain exits. I've had a Depstech Wireless Endoscope for a while now, but never got around to using it yet. Water that gets under the rubber molding on FACTORY installed sun roof WILL run into the gutters. i really wish it were that simple. i think it is from the sunroof not draining properly so I'm . I assume a sunroof drain is clogged. Weed whacker string from the bottom up. This is all directly beneath the drain for the sunroof. 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. Or there could be a bad seal somewhere. Reply Like 12-26-2011, 02:58 PM # 5 minnemike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maplewood, MN Posts: 360 So the water builds up and eventually overflows into the car. So I don't know if it ever had that problem again, but I have not had a problem with the 08. Tools/Supplies Needed: -soft wire or trimmer cord I binged and got some instructions on using a thin wire to through the drain which is likely clogged. From: John Loftus, 4488 Elkcam Blvd SE, St. Pete FL, 33705. Let us know how you make out and good luck. Insert Panel Drain Hose - Ford (5F9Z-7401523-AA) 2005-2019 Ford Insert Panel Drain Hose 5F9Z-7401523-AA | TascaParts.com . The sunroof drains are an aspect of your car that you probably rarely, if ever, think about. I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. Paste as plain text instead, I keep getting a message that the board attachment quota has been reached. No problems in 14k (at the time)miles then one trip from back from AR to GA. Chrome trim and eXcel Alloys.Not quite a Ghia +. When the bands wear out, the deflector plate sits too high, causing it to get stuck between the sunroof . It is indeed leaking down the left (driver's) side, from the corner up behind the dash. Here's the rear rail back in Here's the dumb kinked tube. A portable airline and stiff electrical cable soon cleared the grime out. Check to see if the water is flowing out of the exits for the drain holes. If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! Your cars sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly. It seems I have had that bad luck too. I brought the car back to the dealer for the sixth service. It was a total then. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. For this particular vehicle, right below the run drain opening, I takes a tighter turn so something stiffer may cause issues. 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 3. I have a clogged driver side front sunroof drain tube. 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. Mine was full of water. Come join the discussion about news, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Good luck. Its free and only takes a minute, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Search by Part Number(s), Keywords, or VIN. With the amount of electrical and electronic components in a cars cabin today, I dont fool around with water leaks. Re: 2007 Fusion sunroof. Come join the discussion about news, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. I have the PC cleaning cans of air. TwoTone Posts: 1124 Joined: Tue May 27, 2014 2:35 am. Post My 2017 F-350 developed a leak with the last set of storms that rolled through Austin yesterday. Locate the drain holes. They mentioned that the sunroof and AC drains join together and exit the car at the same place so try shooting air down your sunroof drain and it might clear both. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Locate your sunroof's drains. Pulled up the carpet on the driver side and used towel to dry the area. Upload or insert images from URL. Using the fuse pullers provided, remove the sunroof fuse from the fuse box. 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. ARGGGH. 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. Technical How-To Articles. 5 posts Page 1 of 1. skbblueeyes Posts: 1 Joined: Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:05 pm. Those connect to the drain tubes. ALL sun roof have drain holes. July 22, 2020 in Interior. Sunroofs/Moonroofs are increasing in popularity with todays car buyers. I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFlex.net! This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. I do like the Fusion. by the plastic piece that is around the front edge of the glass. This did not occur during rain. There are a fair number of Youtube videos out there on sunroof drain tube cleaning. I really think their final push was what brought resolution to my situation. When putting water into the driver side drain hole, the water immediately filled the driver side floorpan. Dropping the corner of the headliner is easy. Mar 3, 2021 Random guy walking dog better informational resource than the Org lol CAR RUNS GREAT. 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. 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. Vista, tow pkg. Fusions are known to get clogged AC drain plugs. Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains . Use a drill bit or similar and push it up the tube, turning it gently by hand. 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. Thanks again, I am having to wear wellies at the moment. I really hope that this fixes the problem. by olmster Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:28 pm, Post My 2007 Fusion had a water problem. by kanajana Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:14 am, Post 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. 0. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. Open the driver front door. Sun roof open and - Answered by a verified Ford Mechanic Could you post a photo of these two holes you refer to? The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. About Us - When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Guidance please. No problems since. 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. It has nylon bands that are supposed to have enough tension to keep this mechanism out of the way when the sunroof closes. Any feedback would be great. Diagnosis: I parked the car in the usual inclined position. I felt the roof and sure enough it was pretty saturated with water. Not something to expect considering sunroofs have seals too. NHTSA ID: 10119667. Great tips, thank you for sharing! I don't even WANT the Moonroof but I've got to buy it as it's packaged with the SONY Stereo. In some cases the drain tubes may be clogged and require a clean-out. There may be a TSB on this. 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. TSB ID: 17-2235. I have managed to clear the front pipes but cant see the rear pipes. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Want . This information has been great and has help me identify the front drainage tubes. The drains normally continue down the roof or window posts, directing water flow to the underside of the vehicle. Let's hope it sorts it. 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. Check that out. First we can use an air compressor to blow out any debris. I took it to Nu-Look auto in Haymarket, VA. 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. I had to move the corner of the pop-up wind deflector that is clipped down to see it. Dealer service dept. The other possibility - IMO - is leak around the windshield Could also be the roof seam near the edge near the windshield. Of course what helped her case was the dealer service dept. Can anyone point me to where the AC drain is at on a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium? Paste as plain text instead, It worked for me. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Having a drip tray would suggest Fords expect a lot of water to get through. CAR RETURNED TO US. This is the drain. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics The drain hoses through the roof pillars should be at least 3/6" I.D. They were courteous and polite and as sympathetic and accomodating as they could be under the circumstances. at first i thought the sunroof drains were clogged causing it to leak. While a faulty seal could be the reason for your leak, the most common cause of a leaky sunroof is a clog in the drainage system that carries water away. To see where it "should" be going, I also squirted water into the passenger side drain hole. the driver's side carpet is wet. 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. 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. 4 Likes Home Categories Thanks for coming back and giving us an update. I will never buy a car with a sunroof as they are useless and I have a rack and basket for camping and kayak. I just bought my fusion with sunroof in Sept. and since then I have had water leak from the sunglass holder about 3 times. Posted by Anonymous on Nov 05, 2012. CAR RETURNED TO US. on Introduction. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to Maintenance / Care / TSB's / Recalls, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Something went wrong but the dealer and Ford engineer can't seem to figure out what. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. I was told some times the tube running down the A Pillar can have a kink or slight bend in it. Oh and this was my drivers side when it eventually unblocked. by alancrosby Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:42 pm. Earlier in the year I found some water on the same carpet and thought I had forgotten to fully close a window. Lots of front end body and suspension damage, but not a total. 4. 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. Once my sunroof was opened, I poured water in the holes, then shot some air from my air compressor in . If the problem persists, there may have been a drain you missed, a faulty seal, or faulty drain. I'd like to try going in from the bottom. Ford fusion moon roof drain clogged. I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. 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. This pushes the drainage system to its limits. 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. Definitely something I would get the dealership to fix (quickly). You can post now and register later. I dried everything, then ran a hose on the cowl and the water quickly reappeared. I would check it also for cracks in the sealant. That's a major problem on a brand new vehicle. You cannot paste images directly. Terms of Service - Step 3: Ensure Drainage System is not Clogged. Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. Then, have the drain hose pipes inspected for any water overloading issues, making sure there is no blockage in the drain. 1 luis-luis-luis 3 yr. ago They couldn't find the leak until I showed it to them. NOTE: Complete the following within 5 seconds: A. Understand the principle, anyone mind sharing the actual locations? Poured 2 gallons of water over the windshield and let it drain down thru the airbox intake (cowl). When it rains, we have standing water in the front passenger floor board. Advertising - If you have a sunroof/moonroof, roll it back, and look in the driver front corner, should be a little opening that leads to the drain line. An expensive and very involved repair. Is it an easy fix? The work they preceded to do on the vehicle has actually caused a substancial amount of damage to it. There was a spot where the sealer had not been applied correctly at the factory. Does anyone else have this issue? 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. Any thoughts/suggestions? This should let out some of the trapped water and debris that is stuck in the drain. LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR. After WEEKS at the dealership, they found that the drain holes punched in the body werent punched. Your previous content has been restored. The moonroof gasket on my 2015 Taurus leaks in a heavy rain. 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. 2. WE ARE CONSULTING ATTORNEY FOR, NEXT STEP - LEMON LAW OR DEALER REPLACEMENT. Search and buy used Ford Fusion with sunroof. I never had to worry if I didn't close the roof as any water would drainaway. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. Your link has been automatically embedded. It happened almost overnight, but followed on the heels of a terrifically bad round of storms. 4 years ago I can't seem to post my picture. 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. 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. 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. My car was at the dealers for about 35 days total. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:42 pm, Post I'm glad my wife finally convinced me to give up and take it to someone who know what they were doing. register to join our community 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. And I plan on getting a syringe to inject some water. i checked all 4 drains and they all drain properly. The motor did not need to be replaced but everything had to be pulled out to remove and replace that fabric tape and the moonroof parts etc. Honestly I never would have even expected that. 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). The rears may drain under the rear bumper or the top of the rear hatch jamb area. The water drips in around the sunglass holder/dome lights. 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. When I poured water, the leak got bad , fast. Archive - The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. A forum community dedicated to all Ford owners and enthusiasts. Slowly insert the wire, trimmer cord is also great for this if you have a roll laying around. Thanks for these tips. 3D Printed Futuristic Space Age Wall Clock. If you download the images to your computer you can alter the color/brightness/contrast if necessary to better spot some of the details. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. Powered by Invision Community, Ford Fusion Modifications and Technical Discussion. Update: I posted this back in December. Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix? 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. Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains, Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. Reply Hi, from what I know the rear drains don't have a one way valve. 2013 Limited Ecoboost AWD. . Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media. Began in 2015 as a leak only when going through a car wash. Howdy Super Duty Fans! Performance Upgrades - Maintenance - Modifications - Problem Solving. Be sur. 2015 Ford Fusion AC drain location. The rears may drain under the rear bumper or the top of the rear hatch jamb area. JavaScript is disabled. It is normal to have water drip in the the tracks when it rains. You cannot paste images directly. DIB/Silver roof. Clear editor. 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. FORD ENGINEER WAS CALLED IN. Thank you for sharing that info! These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. Our 2012 Ford Escape repeatedly fills with so much moldy water that the seats have to be taken out and the carpets pulled up. 2005 Ford . 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. 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. I guess it makes sense though considering most rains isn't literally a bucket like a gutter drain would be. 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. 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. It has a sunroof. By GUESS WHAT - STILL LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR AND SIDE, DOOR/WINDSHIELD FRAME UPHOLSTERY. Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 793 Likes: 38 Received 18 Likes on 10 Posts Where are the Sunroof Drains Located? Your link has been automatically embedded. HOWEVER CAR WAS STILL. by stephanieinohio Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:12 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? If the air compressor does not work or you do not have access to one, use a wire. Advertising - THIS TIME A SUPERVISOR CONFIRMED THE LEAK. Will study it more tomorrow, when I can stand it. I had to prove I had dropped my claim. Done the job today and the information he gives in tackling this job is excellent. Does this sound right? This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. These should be self-evident and situated in . If the car is parked "flat" there is no obvious water accumulation. A few weeks later I noticed that on the drivers side near the sun visor there was water leaking on to my jeans. Photo credit to Nick. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The repair man has twice found clogs in the interior drainage columns connecting to the Sunroof . I have a 2010 Ford Fusion that in winter slush gets water in the drivers floor Water is leaking into the drivers floor. I have a leak under my passenger seat and think that might be the issue. Terms of Service - On my old carlton , I manage to "rod" it using a net curtain wire, Thanks again to Chris. I just picked it up yesterday and I am hoping it rains today so that I see if it stopped leaking. Yes, 2009 FORD FUSION SEL V6 W/MOONROOF LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. I never use the dang thing, sun makes it too hot to even open the shade except in winter here in the south. I have the hybrid fully loaded and my moonroof began leaking down the side. They all have drain tubes. 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,. 2010 ford fusion sunroof is stuck open in vent position, three weeks, 84000, bout used one month ago. For this I have a roll of wire, this is stranded copper wire with an insulation. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. Friday, February 24, 2023. I was driving down the road and I noticed one tiny drop of water come out of the sunglass holder. It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. TSB ID: SSM 46810. Looking forward to further disassembly this weekend. CAR WAS, RETURNED TO US. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post by kanajana Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:32 pm, Post Pasted as rich text. Eventually I opened up a seam gap and the water drained out. Clean off any dirt, leaves and debris around the drain holes. After arbitration Ford had to buy back the car! HEADLINER REMOVED AND. Weirdly, a bottle of water poured into the gutter drains well and this problem also does not occur at the car wash. 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. Answering your final question: moonroof glass can be replaced separately from the entire assembly in the roof. With it open all the way, look. May 17, 2008 in Maintenance, Recalls and TSB (Technical Service Bulletins), Has anyone else experienced the following. Reactions: Robert Knickerbocker, . 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. Happened to my 08 Fusion. by WithinU Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:18 pm, Post Pasted as rich text. After pulling out the trim and roof lining and not finding any blockage Ive just sealed up my sunroof with gutter silicon. 2007 Fusion sunroof. I hope the guy who designed this is having a really bad weekend. Snake out a really stubborn clog with a speedometer cable. 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. The moisture is then drained out of the vehicle through the sunroof drains, which run from inside the roof area and exit somewhere else. by TwoTone Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:52 am, Post Consult a workshop manual for your specific model. Contact your local Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer for details and a copy of the limited warranty. Ma. The front floorboard does not get wet. I opened it and didn't feel any waters so I brushed it off. Who's idea was it to fit these valves? CAR WAS RETURNED TO US STATING NO LEAKS FOUND. Your previous content has been restored. I spoke with the dealer today and he said he thinks the sunroof drains are clogged. Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes. No sign of windshield leaking, ceiling in car is not wet. First you will need to open the sunroof as this is the easiest way to access the drains. I have a 2012 ford escape. View All Result. I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. Passenger side carpet is wet. I just hope that and the can of compressed air will be enough. You can see these holes on the corners of the pan assembly. I got in it one morning and the inside was soaked after it rained. Clearing out the drains with compressed air resolved our issue. Luckily I've never had any leaks though and I would have thought that Moonroofs are pretty dependable and solid today. A pillar on the driver's side is wet with a small puddle of water on the floor mat. ford_leak, Clear editor. First, I read other related posts here to familiarize myself with known issues. Location; Windshield: Feb 2023: Malta, NY: Windshield: Feb 2023: HEMPSTEAD, NY . 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 Nice S-shaped kink.