Sunroof Issue!
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That spray does seem pretty strong - I'm not sure I would expect the seal to work 100% with that much water. I don't know what the F150 design is like, but typically a sunroof will have a rubber seal and also a gutter and drain to catch any water that gets through. I would think that your sunroof has to have a gutter, since at highway speed, the difference in air pressure would likely pull in some water, even in light rain.
But of course the water shouldn't get inside the cabin. If that happens, then I'd have to think either the drain is blocked or perhaps the gutter isn't wide enough to catch all the water. That is, if you had a forceful spray that came through the seal at an angle, maybe it can shoot past the gutter - just speculating.
I guess if it were me, I'd check it after every rain to see if water is getting in under normal conditions. If it isn't, I'd let it go; and if it is, well then I guess you try again with the dealership.
But of course the water shouldn't get inside the cabin. If that happens, then I'd have to think either the drain is blocked or perhaps the gutter isn't wide enough to catch all the water. That is, if you had a forceful spray that came through the seal at an angle, maybe it can shoot past the gutter - just speculating.
I guess if it were me, I'd check it after every rain to see if water is getting in under normal conditions. If it isn't, I'd let it go; and if it is, well then I guess you try again with the dealership.
#17
That spray does seem pretty strong - I'm not sure I would expect the seal to work 100% with that much water. I don't know what the F150 design is like, but typically a sunroof will have a rubber seal and also a gutter and drain to catch any water that gets through. I would think that your sunroof has to have a gutter, since at highway speed, the difference in air pressure would likely pull in some water, even in light rain.
But of course the water shouldn't get inside the cabin. If that happens, then I'd have to think either the drain is blocked or perhaps the gutter isn't wide enough to catch all the water. That is, if you had a forceful spray that came through the seal at an angle, maybe it can shoot past the gutter - just speculating.
I guess if it were me, I'd check it after every rain to see if water is getting in under normal conditions. If it isn't, I'd let it go; and if it is, well then I guess you try again with the dealership.
But of course the water shouldn't get inside the cabin. If that happens, then I'd have to think either the drain is blocked or perhaps the gutter isn't wide enough to catch all the water. That is, if you had a forceful spray that came through the seal at an angle, maybe it can shoot past the gutter - just speculating.
I guess if it were me, I'd check it after every rain to see if water is getting in under normal conditions. If it isn't, I'd let it go; and if it is, well then I guess you try again with the dealership.
This has happened under a car wash, a water hose with a nozzle and a water hose with just normal faucet pressure...
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If the Aluminum is causing the leak then we need to trade our trucks back for the steel one. I am on the verge of doing so...
I must say though my roof does not leak at all. Been through car washes and all nothing. I hope your dealer gets a clue... One major fail of ford is the dealerships IMHO.
My wife has own several Honda's with sunroofs Civic, Accord and CRV and never ever a leak not even one drop. So any water getting on at all is a failure with the install or design.
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Last edited by kendive; 09-20-2015 at 11:38 AM.