MUST READ. leak problem
02-27-2007, 10:31 PM
#72
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RE: MUST READ. leak problem
ORIGINAL: Bruiser Stang
hey....
i just found a slightly damp carpet, and musty smelling area down in the panel on the passenger side. I saw that foam that was put over the computer bow...is that fords "fix"?
I do drive in heavy rains, and do not know what the extent of the leaks are just yet.
I have an '07 gt
hey....
i just found a slightly damp carpet, and musty smelling area down in the panel on the passenger side. I saw that foam that was put over the computer bow...is that fords "fix"?
I do drive in heavy rains, and do not know what the extent of the leaks are just yet.
I have an '07 gt
Please, please, please go vote here. As you will see in the poll, there's only been 1 person so far with any problems with the '07s after that "magic" date. Once again, I urge everyone to feel behind the passenger access panel in the padding after a rainy day/drive or car wash.
Good luck...you've got a long road ahead of you as far as getting this resolved...
03-09-2007, 10:18 PM
#73
Join Date: Feb 2007
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RE: MUST READ. leak problem
Update. After the 4th water leak the Engineers from Ford ( I insisted they take a look at it). Here is what they say needed replacing- Verbatim from Invoice
"Cause:11108 CK water leak c-s water running down pass kick panel found water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass SI. 69000A Door and Window- wind noise/water leaks. Diagnosis-L
Water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass side found where it was leaking from by taking out carpet and taking off right front fender. upon further investigation found water leaking from cowel pin seat had to install new right front cowel pin slots ced seats with clear silicone. reinstalled cowel and water tested again leak had stopped.after water test test drove vehicle and found another area where water was leaking from. found a lot of water running between door and rocker panel and was not draining out. had to order door weather stripping, window weather stripping new pass side cowel and cowel pins, hood padding,weather strip for pass mirror new door panel moisture pad and retainers for pass and driver door installed all new parts and water tested agin no leaks and also road tested. found no leaks after road test. reinstalled all panels carpet and seats. vehicle would only leak if vehicle was moving and when applying brakes. pulled pass door panel off and ck how water was running in behind door panel and to see what else was happening.
Hope this is helpful!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!
"Cause:11108 CK water leak c-s water running down pass kick panel found water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass SI. 69000A Door and Window- wind noise/water leaks. Diagnosis-L
Water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass side found where it was leaking from by taking out carpet and taking off right front fender. upon further investigation found water leaking from cowel pin seat had to install new right front cowel pin slots ced seats with clear silicone. reinstalled cowel and water tested again leak had stopped.after water test test drove vehicle and found another area where water was leaking from. found a lot of water running between door and rocker panel and was not draining out. had to order door weather stripping, window weather stripping new pass side cowel and cowel pins, hood padding,weather strip for pass mirror new door panel moisture pad and retainers for pass and driver door installed all new parts and water tested agin no leaks and also road tested. found no leaks after road test. reinstalled all panels carpet and seats. vehicle would only leak if vehicle was moving and when applying brakes. pulled pass door panel off and ck how water was running in behind door panel and to see what else was happening.
Hope this is helpful!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!
03-13-2007, 12:18 PM
#76
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: California
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RE: MUST READ. leak problem
Just a warning to everyone... All this "testing" could equate to accidents and the like... I have and 05 GT, manufactured June of 05, I took it for a test drive in torrential rain the other day... I went on the freeway, through residential areas, hit puddles 6 inches deep doing 25+ mph. I even parked it facing uphill fora few hours, no leak. Im still not convinced that I don't have a leak, but i am hoping I am one of the lucky ones (my 06 v6 didnt leak either) Anyways, looking back, i was getting a little crazy on wet roads looking for a problem that may not exist... Just wanted to say be careful whilst testing this problem... id hate to read about someone testing their car on a rainy day and smashing into a light pole or another vehicle... a wet stang is better than a 28k dollar paper weight...
03-13-2007, 12:47 PM
#78
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RE: MUST READ. leak problem
ORIGINAL: mustanglissy
Update. After the 4th water leak the Engineers from Ford ( I insisted they take a look at it). Here is what they say needed replacing- Verbatim from Invoice
"Cause:11108 CK water leak c-s water running down pass kick panel found water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass SI. 69000A Door and Window- wind noise/water leaks. Diagnosis-L
Water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass side found where it was leaking from by taking out carpet and taking off right front fender. upon further investigation found water leaking from cowel pin seat had to install new right front cowel pin slots ced seats with clear silicone. reinstalled cowel and water tested again leak had stopped.after water test test drove vehicle and found another area where water was leaking from. found a lot of water running between door and rocker panel and was not draining out. had to order door weather stripping, window weather stripping new pass side cowel and cowel pins, hood padding,weather strip for pass mirror new door panel moisture pad and retainers for pass and driver door installed all new parts and water tested agin no leaks and also road tested. found no leaks after road test. reinstalled all panels carpet and seats. vehicle would only leak if vehicle was moving and when applying brakes. pulled pass door panel off and ck how water was running in behind door panel and to see what else was happening.
Hope this is helpful!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!
Update. After the 4th water leak the Engineers from Ford ( I insisted they take a look at it). Here is what they say needed replacing- Verbatim from Invoice
"Cause:11108 CK water leak c-s water running down pass kick panel found water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass SI. 69000A Door and Window- wind noise/water leaks. Diagnosis-L
Water leaking from hole for main wiring harness above junction box pass side found where it was leaking from by taking out carpet and taking off right front fender. upon further investigation found water leaking from cowel pin seat had to install new right front cowel pin slots ced seats with clear silicone. reinstalled cowel and water tested again leak had stopped.after water test test drove vehicle and found another area where water was leaking from. found a lot of water running between door and rocker panel and was not draining out. had to order door weather stripping, window weather stripping new pass side cowel and cowel pins, hood padding,weather strip for pass mirror new door panel moisture pad and retainers for pass and driver door installed all new parts and water tested agin no leaks and also road tested. found no leaks after road test. reinstalled all panels carpet and seats. vehicle would only leak if vehicle was moving and when applying brakes. pulled pass door panel off and ck how water was running in behind door panel and to see what else was happening.
Hope this is helpful!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!
I think it also speaks to Ford's delay in putting out a TSB on this. We have now heard time and again that the comprehensive way to fix the problem begins with taking the right front fender off the vehicle (hood first of course). I guessing that all-in, the fix must take 6 to 8 labor hours minimum. That's costly and it is no wonder why Ford has and continues to remain in a state of denial about this.
And oh yeah. Who here believes anyFord dealer can take thehood and right front fender off of your vehicle - fix whatever -and then reassemble the vehicle back to factory condition with no scratches or shortcuts taken? Who believes that? Any of theFord employees / engineers?What a joke.
03-13-2007, 05:20 PM
#80
Join Date: Feb 2007
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RE: MUST READ. leak problem
No new leaks as of yet. My suggestion, if you have had this fixed numeroustimeslike I have and is still under warranty, is to call Ford and make a complaint. They have kissed my **** since I called them.They had the engineers from the Mustang Plant troubleshoot and it was fixed within a week.I know it is small butthey are reimbursing me one months car payment for my 'troubles'.It's going to rain this week. Wish me luck.