well after a long hard night of rain, i go out to my truck to go grab some lunch. i look at the back seat and notice that there is a water trail going down the middle of my seat and i get in the back and see that the passenger side rear headrest is pretty wet. i wipe my hand along the top of the roof on the inside near the window and it feels damp. I put finger where the window (straight glass) meets the roof and it is damp all along it. This is the factory glass and it came this way from factory so i know its covered under warranty, i was just wondering if anyone else has had this expierence and what was the outcome?

 

My 04 screw did the same thing. It was the gasket on the reverse light. The dealer replaced it under warranty.

 

the gasket in the reverse light? did all the water/water marks stop after this?

 

Not the reverse light but the 3rd brake light/cargo light. I didnt know it went all the way until 06, but is was a common problem early on.

 

i see that you have an 06 screw, do you have the same problem as well?

 

I had the same problem on my 2004 F150. If you want an easy and cheap fix, just get a tube of RTV sealant and put a bead around the 3rd Brake Light. The more expensive fix would be getting a Recon LED 3rd Brake Light which is much nicer than the factory stuff!!

 

Haha. I dont need to replace it, its covered under warranty, i just need to get it fixed.

 

Just an FYI, that gasket problem with the 3rd brake light only applied to the 2004's and possibly some of the 2005's. Ford then updated the gasket accordingly. It's still possible that this is gators241987's problem, it's not directly related to the TSB, etc. for the older trucks. Still, warranty will cover you regardless. Good luck.

 

I realize it might not be a gasket, but my rear seat and headrest have water on them from outside. thats not my problem. its fords. and its still under warranty for a while so they will find out whats wrong and fix it. but i understand what ur sayin

 

Thankfully no.

 

Yes the leak stoped after the seal was replaced.

 

You didn't add an after market antenna and run it through there did you?

 

Nope. I havent touched the roof/rear window in any such way.