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A sunroof drainage system is commonly present in every model of Ford, like F150, F250, and F350 from 2000 to 2022. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. Advertising - Ford is forcing the Moonroof on buyers in a package deal. Good luck. 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. to. 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. 2014 Limited: Ruby Red/White Suede Vista Roof. I think motors can be had for around $80. The front floorboard does not get wet. You will see a "ditch" where the water gathers in the front. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post ARGGGH. The repair man has twice found clogs in the interior drainage columns connecting to the Sunroof . by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:43 pm, Post Pasted as rich text. 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. CAR RUNS GREAT. WE ARE CONSULTING ATTORNEY FOR, NEXT STEP - LEMON LAW OR DEALER REPLACEMENT. Ordered up the new guides with the metal rods, and a pair of drain tubes for the front. Apparently Fordspot welds the seams, then apply a sealer which had failed. Gone are the days when you lift a lever in the rear and pop up the glass. I spoke with the dealer today and he said he thinks the sunroof drains are clogged. by kanajana Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:14 am, Post Upload or insert images from URL. 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'm hoping that the clogged drains are why i suddenly have such a bad condensation problem inside my Hyundai Santa Fe. This information has been great and has help me identify the front drainage tubes. Home; About Us; My Account. Some photos from yesterdays drying out session. Began in 2015 as a leak only when going through a car wash. They tried everything from cleaning out the moonroof drains. CAR WAS RETURNED TO US STATING NO LEAKS FOUND. 2006 Final Facelift ST220 in Stardust Silver - Owner is a Fan Boy. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am, Post Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage if it is. 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A few weeks later I noticed that on the drivers side near the sun visor there was water leaking on to my jeans. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics Archive - Not. Location: Canada Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-150. Be sur. If you pull the driver side inner wheel well you should see a rubber grommet on the firewall that has most likely deteriorated. It has a sunroof. Our problem now appears to be resolved. New windshield and it stopped. for 2 weeks. After Irene passed I found one inch of rain water sloshing around the floor in front of the front passenger's seat. I got in it one morning and the inside was soaked after it rained. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Does anyone else have this issue? I don't know how to make repairs so I'm going to have to take it to the dealership and get it fixed. It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. A forum community dedicated to all Ford owners and enthusiasts. Happened to my 08 Fusion. I don't even WANT the Moonroof but I've got to buy it as it's packaged with the SONY Stereo. I will never buy a car with a sunroof as they are useless and I have a rack and basket for camping and kayak. Re: 2007 Fusion sunroof. My cousin's girlfriend had the same problem. 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. A new aquarium that is. It has nylon bands that are supposed to have enough tension to keep this mechanism out of the way when the sunroof closes. Howdy Super Duty Fans! by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:25 pm, Post Best recourse is to take it to your dealer and have them diagnose it. by TwoTone Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:29 am, Post & 303A. It's usually a handful of screws attaching it to the"arms" of the assembly. Most of the time it is closed so debris is not the root cause. I was driving down the road and I noticed one tiny drop of water come out of the sunglass holder. BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. If the problem persists, there may have been a drain you missed, a faulty seal, or faulty drain. 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. Stick with it. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. When the bands wear out, the deflector plate sits too high, causing it to get stuck between the sunroof . Want . I was getting a shower and wet seat in my 1999 Subaru Outback Ltd. . Advertising - For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. CAR WAS, RETURNED TO US. Furthermore, it prevents moisture from entry to the trucks' inside. ever since then the air conditioner in my 2007 ford fusion goes in . Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Ford Fusion 2011 and 2012, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay. Mine was full of water. For a Very Very few, Well its just Bad Luck. Pull the door seal trim away so it's out of the way. MINE WAS BLOCKED DRAINS . Your previous content has been restored. On all the "moon roof" systems I have seen, the panel seals to the interior of the car - not to the exterior - this makes. Got rid of the 07 and now have an 08. Blow compressed air into the drains if there is no water coming out of the rubber drain exits. 3. 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. I've always used compressed air in a can like for computers/electronics. Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains . Any photos would be greatly appreciated. I really think their final push was what brought resolution to my situation. Lots of front end body and suspension damage, but not a total. I have a clogged driver side front sunroof drain tube. NOTE: The driver front door must be open during the entire procedure. We are looking for a hole which is at the base of the sunroof trim or frame. 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. In this article, we consider the first-generation Ford Fusion (US) after facelift, produced from 2010 to 2012. They are not watertight. Can anyone point me to where the AC drain is at on a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium? Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes. by stephanieinohio Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:12 pm, You need to be a member in order to post a reply, Not a member? Snake out a really stubborn clog with a speedometer cable. Privacy Statement - i think it is from the sunroof not draining properly so I'm . The drain tube for the passenger side is located behind the sound deadening immediately behind this connector block. 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. If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! Close the sunroof and pour water over the top again. It could be a big help to other members. It worked for me. Those connect to the drain tubes. Clear editor. Test the flow of each drain by pouring a small amount of water (about cup) down the openings of the drain where they are located near the sunroof. I've been trying to locate where the tube exits out at the bottom. 2010 ford fusion sunroof is stuck open in vent position, three weeks, 84000, bout used one month ago. By all manufacturers' sunroofs leak. 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. Also where the back seat goes into the floor, those indents are also full with water. The water was pretty significant and the smell even worse. Location: Southeastern PA Leaking Sunroof by poff Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:32 pm I have a 2007 Milan (I am the original owner) and the sunroof started leaking. Your previous content has been restored. My car was at the dealers for about 35 days total. ALL sun roof have drain holes. Once my sunroof was opened, I poured water in the holes, then shot some air from my air compressor in . Thank you for sharing that info! There are four drain hoses on the 2008 Fusion roof opening panel. 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. Ok, Ive never uploaded a picture before, so hopefully it works for me. Moral: Dont buy Chrysler or Keep your car garaged if you can. 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. Step 3: Ensure Drainage System is not Clogged. . Water was draining fast so I it is either unclogged or I have another problem. We will see next time it rains. jerseyfusion, Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. 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 problem was that the sunroof did not close fully and left a slight gap at the back when clossing. Compressed air will just pop the hoses off and youll get interior leaks. Anyone know what the problem is or how to fix? 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. First, I read other related posts here to familiarize myself with known issues. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. Slowly insert the wire, trimmer cord is also great for this if you have a roll laying around. ford_leak, Cycle the ignition to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. Nevertheless she still had a strong case. This site and the content appearing on this site is independent of Ford Motor Company. by alancrosby Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:42 pm. If I left it open inthe rear tilt-up position and forgot to close it and it rained, would there be drainholes for the water to get out?My old '89 mustang had drains holes that led to tubes than ran down to the bottomof the car. Not something to expect considering sunroofs have seals too.