In have a vinyl liner instead of carpet. I have been hosing it out when it gets dirty. The water drains fine, however on the passenger side I do hear some sloshing around of water when I drive. This usually happens for a few days then goes away. I dont want to start rusting anything out. Is this safe?

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1999 Black F-150, Quad, V-6, SPORT.
MODS:Ford Bedliner, SONY CD-CHANGER w/ AMP and POLK Speaks. Cool stickers that make me go fast
Future: Im gonna trick it out.

 

I think you pretty much answered your own question if you can hear sloshing for a couple of DAYS. It's not a Jeep, so unless you're prepared to take it apart and dry it thoroughly I wouldn't do it again.
In fact you should probably take it apart and look for water damage.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.

 

If you hose-out cabs with vinyl liners instead of carpeting, you might hear water sloshing around the passenger side for a few days.

It may even result in some rusting.

 

Try using 409 and a scrub brush,works wonders
then use a wet towel to wipe the foam out
of the floor mat. It'll look great and you
will cut down on the sloshing and possible rust problems. I used to do this for a work
truck I drove for a stereo store. You can
even spray a tire protectant on it to stop
the dirt from sticking to it.

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98 XLT 4.6 litre f150
genII K/N fipk
B/M shiftplus
dual exhaust w/Gibson rectangle tips
Snuglid/color matched
Kenwood cd/aftermarket speakers.sub on the way
slowly getting rid of chrome front pieces(yuck)
door cracks,roof cracks,out of warranty,oh
hell. you think if I weld
the third door shut it'll
stop the cracks?????

 

rust, mildew, electrical ?...I use a vacuum, and then a bucket and large sponge.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.

 

The vinyl liner has a soft fiber backing (same for carpet) that is used for sound and thermal insulation (plus providing a cushion). This stuff (about 1/2 thick) will absorb water like a sponge. If not allowed to properly dry (out of the vehicle), mildew will form (along with rust on the floorpan). Go ahead and pull up a corner of the mat. Ill bet that it stinks like hell.

 

I had the pleasure,or lack thereof, of drying out several mercedes cars after a
flash flood here in Houston.. The stink was sickening.pee eww! especially after
they sat for a couple of days in the heat and humidity with the windows up. buy a
new mat or take out the one you have and
let it dry out in the sun for few days. taking
it in at night. The sun is amazing at killing
bacteria and other smells.

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT
K/N gen.II fipk
Custom duals w/glasspacks
color matched Snuglid
headlight covers.
doin the monochromatic boogie on the front end.
on the way(headers,air dam,wheels and tires,etc...........................

 

On the Passenger side UNDER the vinyl in the floorboard is a rubber grommet that you can remove to allow the water to drain quickly. I've never hosed it out but I will use a wet towel to wipe the vinyl with then I hit it with armor all for that Show Room Shine. Works for me

 

Thanks CCLA. I will take a look at that today. For all the other replies Thanks, however I dont have a odor problem except when I leave my grass cutting shoes inside the cab, then I have a funk problem. I use armor all after I hose it out. The driver side drains really fast, its just the passenger side. I will continue to hose out as this is quick, unless I see some rust.

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1999 Black F-150, Quad, V-6, SPORT.
MODS:Ford Bedliner, SONY CD-CHANGER w/ AMP and POLK Speaks. Cool stickers that make me go fast
Future: Im gonna trick it out.