Truck has been at the dealer since the 12th, this is getting old... When I dropped it off I specifically said to check the rear vents and door panel vapor barriers since those are reported common leak points. They took a week to diagnose/document the windshield and replaced it the following monday, only to find more water in it afterwards. They figured out the rear vents were leaking too... shocker! SO they had to schedule time in the body shop to pull off the truck bed this Monday, 2 weeks after I dropped it off for something I asked them to check day 1. Haven't heard anything yet this week.
Water under the carpet - Driver side
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That’s odd. Bed removal isn’t required per PTTArod and confirmed that myself when I checked my cab vents.
Hmmm, thats what they claimed. Hope they aren't changing something else out and it turns out to be the likely vents. In the end just get it sealed up and get me a DRY and smell free truck back, mmmkay.
Well just picked up my truck (they "finished June 30 but I was out of town) and drum roll... its still wet under the driver side vinyl! Either they reassembled the thing wet or its still leaking, either way loosing patience on them having my truck for 18days to fix it and haven't gotten the job done.
Can you share what was listed on the work order as being completed?
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Just got mine back and they blamed a clogged front left sunroof vent. But I've blasted those out before so not sure if their cleaning will do anything. They did NOT do anything with the floor/underlayment that has been wet/dry so many times.
I can whenever they email it to me. Its going back in tomorrow morning and I said I needed a loaner car this time while they mess with it.
I don't have a sunroof or clearance lights so those are off the table.
This is why warranties are worthless with incompetent 'techs' and dealerships as a whole.
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I'm used to the nearly worthless warranties in the camper industry and horrid "techs" but vehicles are a different ball game, they're gonna get it right at the end of the day or <insert internet tough guy statement of preference>.
Truck has been back at the dealer for over a week now, haven't heard a peep. I really like my truck but this is souring things for sure.
The truck has been at the dealer since June 12 (had it home overnight once). They claimed it was finished on June 30 (18days in "repair") and was in their possession continuing to leak till July 5th when I picked it up (because they couldn't finish it by June 29th when I left town) and instantly realized it was soaked under the drivers seat still, went in AM July 6th. So essentially I've not had use of my truck for 33days and counting, 28days and counting of them actively supposed to be repairing it.
The truck has been at the dealer since June 12 (had it home overnight once). They claimed it was finished on June 30 (18days in "repair") and was in their possession continuing to leak till July 5th when I picked it up (because they couldn't finish it by June 29th when I left town) and instantly realized it was soaked under the drivers seat still, went in AM July 6th. So essentially I've not had use of my truck for 33days and counting, 28days and counting of them actively supposed to be repairing it.
Never understood why easy, consistent, and better cabin leak detection measures haven’t been implemented by Ford’s service engineering division. Water with a UV dye would make quicker work of finding the source.
I hope they find the source this time. Please share when you find out.
They just contacted me that its "done". Their story is that there were no new leaks but sounds like the first time they didn't disassemble the interior and that there were channels in the body for wiring that were still flooded with water and that is what resoaked the padding when they naively reassembled it with water still in it. They claim they pulled out the flooring and checked it for discoloration, left it out for a few days to completely dry, etc. Claim they sprayed it looking for leaks etc. They claim the paperwork documenting all this is ready. I'll believe it all when I see it and will remain skeptical about this until we've had some solid rain storms to test it out again. I'll park it nose down in my driveway for a while so if it is leaking it will collect in the drivers footwell in quantity so it will be obvious. If it leaks again I'm gonna be royally pissed, as it is I think I'll still be bitching to ford but I want to wait for some rain to make sure its not still leaking. They had my truck in for active repairs for 32days. This is actually day 37 that they've had my truck aside from the one night I brought it home but July 1-4 it was sitting there "complete" (but soaking wet which they didn't check) waiting for me to pick it up and they didn't verify their work during that period of time either. I didn't buy a brand new truck to have it spend 5 weeks in the shop, I picked the thing up Dec 16th 2022 if I recall correctly. I lost 37days of use within the first 214days of owning it. Even if its fixed that is unacceptable to me.
I agree with you. I’ve had several vehicles with bad leaks and I was never “happy” after and I was constantly checking for water intrusion for the rest of my ownership.
Now when I order vehicles I don’t get clearance lights or sunroofs because I want as little chance of leaks as I can get, but I know leaks can come from anywhere
I purposely didn't order those off the get go.
So far so good (only been half a day) on my truck, the paperwork was minimal but it does show they started on my truck June 12 and finished July 18th, so didn't sweep that timeframe under the rug, stated the windshield was replaced, rear cab vents (with bed removal), "remove/access carpet to dry carpet" (I have vinyl for the record). We got a decent deluge for a while last night and when I checked it this morning so far it appears dry still. After a period of consistency I'll relax about it.
On the flooring padding subject, what duration/conditions of being soaked damage that and/or create mildew issues? They claim "it wasn't discolored so it was dried and reinstalled".
Got a weird one here. Last week, noticed a wet dog smell in truck. Lots of condensation in the mornings for a couple of days and some rain. Noticed the middle of my driver's side carpet (where my heel would go while pushing the brake) was damp but not totally soaked.
I pulled the channel covers, no signs of water in the channels. Pulled the A pillar and slightly removed headliner, no issues with sunroof drains, pulled rear carpet to expose rear cab vents, no signs of water. When I was working in the rear, drivers side middle carpet slightly damp but sides near door was completely dry. Passenger side is completely dry. Ensured drain tube of sunroof are draining properly. While everything was apart, used a hose to run water all over the truck, no leaks identified.
Any thoughts on how the middle of my driver's side front carpet is wet? I pulled the front carpet up and there is a plastic looking access panel that had some ever so slightly water build up in it which is located below this damp spot. This access looking plastic is sealed and everything looks intact. No rain for the past 4 days and I've used a blower to more or less dry the carpet out but it seems to continue getting damp in that same spot.
I pulled the channel covers, no signs of water in the channels. Pulled the A pillar and slightly removed headliner, no issues with sunroof drains, pulled rear carpet to expose rear cab vents, no signs of water. When I was working in the rear, drivers side middle carpet slightly damp but sides near door was completely dry. Passenger side is completely dry. Ensured drain tube of sunroof are draining properly. While everything was apart, used a hose to run water all over the truck, no leaks identified.
Any thoughts on how the middle of my driver's side front carpet is wet? I pulled the front carpet up and there is a plastic looking access panel that had some ever so slightly water build up in it which is located below this damp spot. This access looking plastic is sealed and everything looks intact. No rain for the past 4 days and I've used a blower to more or less dry the carpet out but it seems to continue getting damp in that same spot.
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Sorry, brother. Let's Autobot this for the decrapicons on here. I won't tell you my similar situation regarding wetness so here it goes:
The fact that the carpet keeps getting damp in the same spot with no rain usually points to the thick padding underneath or the HVAC system. Here are the most likely culprits and how to check them:
1. The "Wicking" Foam Pad (Most Likely)
The carpet in these trucks is backed by a very thick, sponge-like foam sound deadener. If water got in previously (like during the rain you mentioned), using a blower on top only dries the surface layer. The foam underneath holds water for weeks. The "plastic access panel" you found is a floor pan body plug sitting at the lowest point of the metal floor, which is why residual water is pooling there. When you rest your heel on the carpet, pressure and capillary action wick that trapped water back up to the surface, making it seem like a continuous active leak.
Verification: Pull the carpet and the thick foam pad all the way up so the metal floor pan is entirely exposed. Prop it open and run a fan directly underneath the foam for at least 48 hours. If it stays dry after that, the leak was already solved or was a one-off.
2. Cowl Drains and Firewall Grommets
Water can pool in the cowl (under the windshield wipers) if the drains are plugged with debris. The water overflows down the firewall and sneaks in through the hood release cable grommet or the parking brake cable grommet. It drips straight down the inside firewall directly onto the heel area, completely bypassing the door channels.
Verification: Look high up under the dash behind the pedals with a flashlight for any vertical water trails or dried water lines. Pop the hood and clear out any leaves or debris in the cowl drains near the driver's side fender.
3. HVAC / Defroster Condensation
You mentioned lots of condensation in the mornings. Using your defroster automatically runs the AC compressor to pull moisture from the cab air. While the main AC drain leak usually floods the passenger side, some 2022 owners report water weeping out of the driver-side ducting joints when the system is running.
Verification: Run the heater/defroster on high for 20 minutes while parked. Reach up under the dash near the center console and feel the duct joints for dripping condensation.
4. Windshield Seal Defect
There is a known factory defect where the robotic caulking leaves a tiny pinhole gap at the bottom corners of the windshield. A standard hose test often misses this because the water has to hit it from a specific angle or pool up enough to enter.
Verification: Have someone spray a concentrated, high-pressure stream directly at the bottom driver-side corner of the windshield and A-pillar for a few minutes while you lay under the dash looking for drips.
Keep us posted, brother!
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Despite the dry channels, I think I would still pull the drivers side door panels and make sure the splash shields are in place. They were a hot mess on my ‘22.
I would also take a good look at the vent behind the drivers passenger seat. I partial dislodged mine on the passenger side by stuffing to much stuff behind the seat. I was able to get a good look at it by pulling up the liner on the passenger side. Maybe the same on the drivers side?
I would also take a good look at the vent behind the drivers passenger seat. I partial dislodged mine on the passenger side by stuffing to much stuff behind the seat. I was able to get a good look at it by pulling up the liner on the passenger side. Maybe the same on the drivers side?
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I have full block off plates installed over sound deadening. I probably should have mentioned that before. I suppose it's still a possibility though. The carpet next to the door is dry though.
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