I spoke with the dealer today and he said he thinks the sunroof drains are clogged. I would check it also for cracks in the sealant. FACTORY installed sun roof have gutters, I finally got around to doing some investigating. So the water builds up and eventually overflows into the car. After it was fixed, I wrecked it. Open the driver front door. The carpets are soaked under both seats and some . i checked all 4 drains and they all drain properly. The front windshield just drips. by Unobtainium Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:24 pm, Post Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes. 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. On my old carlton , I manage to "rod" it using a net curtain wire, Thanks again to Chris. The trimmer line "snake" was a brilliant idea. Using the fuse pullers provided, remove the sunroof fuse from the fuse box. 2008 Ford Fusion 48,000 mi, Visitor. Clean any dirt and remove debris with a damp cloth. ALL sun roof have drain holes. Re: Cleaning out the Sunroof/Vista Roof drains. It could be a big help to other members. I just hope that and the can of compressed air will be enough. The sunroof was not used for years, and it started to leak a bit after I opened it recently. Clearing out the drains with compressed air resolved our issue. Either moral is a good one. Check to see if the water is flowing out of the exits for the drain holes. 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. Sunroofs add an element of fun to your everyday drive, but sometimes they break. found a seam where the floor pan meets the firewall that was supposed to be sealed with some kind of foam or silicone. 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. 4. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Examine the sunroof track. 2006 Five Hundred, AWD, Limited. Consult a workshop manual for your specific model. I really hope that this fixes the problem. by TwoTone Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:29 am, Post Dealer has cleaned drain lines twice in 3 years under warranty. It also depends upon whether the car is parked level or not. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to Maintenance / Care / TSB's / Recalls, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. BOUGHT NEW IN JUNE 09. I'm not sure how to get closer to it without taking out at least part of the dash. When it rains my headliner specifically all the way at the bottom where the windshield and the drivers door meet is wet. Pasted as rich text. Glad the moonroof is more selectable than it used to be. The front floorboard does not get wet. NOTE: Complete the following within 5 seconds: A. 2014 Limited: Ruby Red/White Suede Vista Roof. No sooner had I done that - then it rained for 3 days straight. Yep. Yes, assuming your 2019 Fusion is still within the 3 year/36,000 mile New Vehicle Warranty, or an ESP that covers the moonroof, make an appointment with your Ford Dealer to have the issue properly diagnosed and corrected. In that case the water drains out from seams between the fender sheetmetal just behind the front wheel well. It is a damn shame. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. 0. An expensive and very involved repair. With the sunroof completely retracted, look inside to see the trough. Dec 14, 2020. Your previous content has been restored. 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. Locate the drain holes. I had to have a 3rd windshield and then it was fixed. Reply Like 12-26-2011, 02:58 PM # 5 minnemike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maplewood, MN Posts: 360 Post I had a similar problem in my 2015 Super Duty. This I did with little success because it happened again. Locate your sunroof's drains. This car was put away for the winters and it was like new. If available one could also try an electrician's steel fish line wire. Car sunroof repair: Insert a snake. Those connect to the drain tubes. Stupid stupid Mr Ford for fitting a daft valve at the pipe exit. i think it is from the sunroof not draining properly so I'm . I was getting a shower and wet seat in my 1999 Subaru Outback Ltd. The field rep was convinced the problem was with the moonroof. Fusions are known to get clogged AC drain plugs. I felt the roof and sure enough it was pretty saturated with water. They're replacing the glass (I assume it comes already attached to the seal) as soon as it comes in. 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 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. Archive - by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:43 pm, Post I've had a Cougar and a Mustang with a Moonroof. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. . VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Pour another small amount of water down the drain once it is unclogged to rinse it out. Post Another instance for light reading: My Parents bought an '85 New Yorker 4cyl turbo new off the lot. This is the plastic piece that ususally breaks. LEAKING THRU SUNVISOR. . You can see these holes on the corners of the pan assembly. This thread is archived. 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. Problem solved. ARGGGH. 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 It's usually a handful of screws attaching it to the"arms" of the assembly. I just bought my fusion with sunroof in Sept. and since then I have had water leak from the sunglass holder about 3 times. What causes a Ford sunroof motor to make a continuous clicking noise while trying to open it? Ford Fusion Sunroof Replacement. I think motors can be had for around $80. The work they preceded to do on the vehicle has actually caused a substancial amount of damage to it. So the majority of people are fine. See if . These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. Mine is 2006 Fusion. All they do to fix the problem is get a can of compressed air & blow the tube out. If the drains become clogged, it can make your interior smell musty and eventually create a major problem. Ordered up the new guides with the metal rods, and a pair of drain tubes for the front. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I can't seem to post my picture. I opened it and didn't feel any waters so I brushed it off. After heavy rain the driver side floorpan fills with water. Not. Its been 100% reliable and not a single issue. Check that out. by Adria719 Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:25 pm, Post by the plastic piece that is around the front edge of the glass. I had to prove I had dropped my claim. Does anyone else have this issue? The only problem is that the water will splash into the car if thereis a heavy rain. 2007 Fusion sunroof. 2015 Ford Fusion AC drain location. If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFusion.net! This is the drain. CAR WAS RETURNED TO US STATING NO LEAKS FOUND. Aug 17, 2018. Upload or insert images from URL. Advertisements. Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. Who's idea was it to fit these valves? 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. Glass.com is your one-stop portal to the best auto glass shops in your area. Thanks for coming back and giving us an update. CAR RETURNED TO US. OOPS! Contact Us - BUILT UP AROUND DRIP TRAY AGAIN. I don't think so and I hope not. Only wet around the A pillar handle and just below it on the floor mat. Dropping the corner of the headliner is easy. Is it an easy fix? It's possible that a sunroof drain is clogged. FORD ENGINEER WAS CALLED IN. by Unobtainium Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:46 pm, Post Thanks! Your previous content has been restored. For this particular vehicle, right below the run drain opening, I takes a tighter turn so something stiffer may cause issues. When it rains, we have standing water in the front passenger floor board. JavaScript is disabled. Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics They couldn't find the leak until I showed it to them. by kanajana Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:32 pm, Post Apparently there is a drainage spot somewhere around here that can be blocked and cause flooding inside the vehicle. Much better car. Let's hope it sorts it. I have managed to clear the front pipes but cant see the rear pipes. No problems in 14k (at the time)miles then one trip from back from AR to GA. I have the same issue but no idea how the water gets from the cowl drain into the vehicle. The Ford Fusion Forumis not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed, licensed or approved by Ford Motor Company. Todays "roofs" have become a very complex system all to their own. I'm hoping that the clogged drains are why i suddenly have such a bad condensation problem inside my Hyundai Santa Fe. Apparently some dealers were getting a lot of complaints and somebody finally pinned it down to this fabric tape. Then, have the drain hose pipes inspected for any water overloading issues, making sure there is no blockage in the drain. Your cars sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly. Search and buy used Ford Fusion with sunroof. Find new Parts and Accessories for your 2013 Ford Fusion. I do see the 4 drain hoses. Stick with it. 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. ford_leak, I don't know how to make repairs so I'm going to have to take it to the dealership and get it fixed. by 6door74 Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:30 pm, Post On the driver side there is also a large bundle of wires that needs to be pulled aside. I had photos and video and tried going thru the BBB but felt the manufacturer was not being cooperative and dropped my BBB claim. TSB ID: SSM 46810. . You have to drill out these rivets and power the glass back and forward to get the guides and rods out. i noticed the headliner getting wet around the A pillars Tools/Supplies Needed: soft wire or trimmer cord A pillar on the driver's side is wet with a small puddle of water on the floor mat. 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.