WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
03-25-2007, 01:42 PM
#71
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
ORIGINAL: sst06vert
How would they fix 2007 if they didn't know there was leaks on 2005 or 2006? Leaks just discovered last year.
How would they fix 2007 if they didn't know there was leaks on 2005 or 2006? Leaks just discovered last year.
03-25-2007, 01:44 PM
#72
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ILLINOIS
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
I DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE A LEAK PROBLEM. I NEVER EVEN KNEW THAT PEOPLE WERE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THIS. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED IT, AND I HAVE DRIVEN HER QUITE A BIT IN THE RAIN. I HAVE A 2005 MUSTANG GT.
03-25-2007, 02:30 PM
#74
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
It seems that Ford still can't figure out how to put seam sealer on their welds 
My 2003 GT Vert leaked from the weld where the frame attaches to the rear right side floor pan.
It sounds very similar to the problems you guys are having.
I also had a leak behind the passenger kick panel due to a grommet or two that was left out.
If I parked the car on an incline, water would run down the cowl, through the frame (like it is supposed to) and then when it hit the missing seam sealer spots it would run right into the rear passenger floor pan and I would have a flood.
Drove me crazy for a couple of weeks until I figured it out.
Solution was to take the carpet/padding out, silicon every seam I could find and install grommets where they were missing.
I cleaned the carpet/padding with very mild bleach solution and the car has been fine ever since.
Ford hasn't figured out how to not leave gaps in their seam sealer.
FWIW the drivers side is fine and you can easily see that the seams on that side of the car have much more, and more evenly applied seam sealer.
I wish you guys good luck and keep fighting!
My 2003 GT Vert leaked from the weld where the frame attaches to the rear right side floor pan.
It sounds very similar to the problems you guys are having.
I also had a leak behind the passenger kick panel due to a grommet or two that was left out.
If I parked the car on an incline, water would run down the cowl, through the frame (like it is supposed to) and then when it hit the missing seam sealer spots it would run right into the rear passenger floor pan and I would have a flood.
Drove me crazy for a couple of weeks until I figured it out.
Solution was to take the carpet/padding out, silicon every seam I could find and install grommets where they were missing.
I cleaned the carpet/padding with very mild bleach solution and the car has been fine ever since.
Ford hasn't figured out how to not leave gaps in their seam sealer.
FWIW the drivers side is fine and you can easily see that the seams on that side of the car have much more, and more evenly applied seam sealer.
I wish you guys good luck and keep fighting!
03-26-2007, 03:12 PM
#75
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
Update::::
Went to the dealership to check the status on my 06 gt. Service rep began telling me there is no update and that they are still trying to FIND the leak. I asked to speak to the service manager and she came over to listen to my concerns. I asked to see my car......they did everything in thier power to prevent me fom seeing it. But after repeated demands i was able to go in the shop and see my car. Needless to say my Virgin Car is No Longera Virgin. The entire inside has been removed and the Pass Fender was off the car. Pass air bag was removed and Not One person Working on my car to find the problem! Can You Say Lemon Law!!!! I will keep you all Posted!
Went to the dealership to check the status on my 06 gt. Service rep began telling me there is no update and that they are still trying to FIND the leak. I asked to speak to the service manager and she came over to listen to my concerns. I asked to see my car......they did everything in thier power to prevent me fom seeing it. But after repeated demands i was able to go in the shop and see my car. Needless to say my Virgin Car is No Longera Virgin. The entire inside has been removed and the Pass Fender was off the car. Pass air bag was removed and Not One person Working on my car to find the problem! Can You Say Lemon Law!!!! I will keep you all Posted!
03-26-2007, 06:16 PM
#76
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
Also, When i finally did get some type of response from the service advisor, he told me that BY RUNNING WATER OVER THE CAR DOES NOT AND I REPEAT D O E S N O T SIMULATE THE LEAK!!!!!! Only after soaking the car and then driving the car, will it produce the leak. That tells me that the car is HOLDING WATER!!!!! Ok so lets just say they finally prevent the water from getting inside the car........ What about the area where the water is building up.......Rust and mildew and did i mention rust........I can see it now.....finally getting the car to stop leaking but having the frame rust out in about 5 years just when my warranty expires!..... God Help Us!!!!!!!
03-26-2007, 07:09 PM
#78
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
ORIGINAL: archcat
Just took delivery of my 2007 Pony Thursday afternoon. Sat in the garage until today.. On the 'maiden' trip, drove in a heavy downpour to Colorado Springs, COonly to find a puddle of water on the passenger floor! Only 120 miles.... 07' buyers beware!
Just took delivery of my 2007 Pony Thursday afternoon. Sat in the garage until today.. On the 'maiden' trip, drove in a heavy downpour to Colorado Springs, COonly to find a puddle of water on the passenger floor! Only 120 miles.... 07' buyers beware!
03-26-2007, 07:11 PM
#79
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
ORIGINAL: Buckshot Barry
I have a hunch being a 2007 means nothing either. 10% of all 2007's have reported leaks in the poll. I think those that haven't been listed just haven't shown their leak yet. It's amazing that both 2005 and 2006 are so close to being the same percentage of 20%. I will not water hose wash or drive my Jan '07 built Pony in the rain until a TSB is issued.
Ford, you really look bad on this one.
ORIGINAL: rls82959
So, looking at the poll results, build date after 9/06 means nothing. It still might leak.
My build date: 8/06 no leak yet. No rain yet either.
So, looking at the poll results, build date after 9/06 means nothing. It still might leak.
My build date: 8/06 no leak yet. No rain yet either.
Ford, you really look bad on this one.
03-26-2007, 07:44 PM
#80
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RE: WATER LEAK - RECALL TIME
Well took mine out for a long drive on Saturday and Sunday morning therewas apuddle on the right side floor. Taking it to the dealer on Weds where they will have it for three days. They are going to strip out the interior and put it in a shower that blasts water at it from underneath. Said in the past they have had to reseal the entire fire wall and windshield and the underside of the car. He gave me the impression they had done a lot of these. Didn't even want to look inside the car.