Roof leak issue?

[Ozarkbeard]

many roof leak reports, where?...

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[pmav23]

That thread has nothing to do with a sunroof leaking.

It was others commenting from that thread. Not the original thread. People are providing all sorts of reasons why there might be leaks. My original post is also not about the sunroof.

 

[Exranger]

I had leaks on this light on my 98 ranger. Tried to fix it a few times. Then I finally just put a piece of clear tape over that seam every winter!

 

[pmav23]

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Yes that's why it's a question from my post title. As in, is this where people are getting leaks from? Some people have replied this third light being an issue in other Ford trucks. See others' responses.

 

[Flight Test]

There is about an 1/8" gaposis on mine, no leaks to date.

 

[Gray Goose]

I had f150 that leak around the 3rd roof light and just reseal with some silicon caulk . no problem for 18 years .

Agree with the silicon caulk. I have a Toyota SUV that leaked through seam by the roof rails. Silicon caulk was the best solution.

 

[Maverick504]

My MAv has a Sunroof, with zero leaks. Would love to know where you read these comments

I can’t seem to find the thread in the forum. I do know we were talking about only using the tilt function and not fully opening it regularly as there is a plastic clip inside the sunroof track it runs on that is there to slow the closing to keep the window from breaking. Overtime and use will cause the little plastic clip to be pushed further and further back in the track. The repair isn’t cheap as the whole sunroof has to be taken out in order to get to and replace the little plastic piece. This has been an issue on MANY ford vehicles with sunroofs.

 

[fossil]

To clarify, I mean leaks that can't be found and seep down into the truck. And the roof being the possible reason. Not the water visibly dripping from the roof into the cab itself. Some people suggested it's leaking through the windshield for example. Only seen these reports on MTC and YouTube so not sure of it's prevalence.

glad you edited your orig post about "many reported roof leaks", it makes more sense now. still suggestions of possible leak points is far from reported leaks. glad yours isn't actually leaking, that would be bad.

 

[pmav23]

glad you edited your orig post about "many reported roof leaks", it makes more sense now. still suggestions of possible leak points is far from reported leaks. glad yours isn't actually leaking, that would be bad.

Ya, wording read a little weird. Thanks.

 

[jerrisn]

Mine looks identical to yours. I even upgraded the factory bulb to LED, and the gasket is secure. There's a channel inside that seems designed to direct water out, so I doubt that's the issue. On a side note, I hit the car wash twice a week and always keep an eye on that area. In my previous Rangers, it did become a problem over time, but so far, no issues. I believe the channel effectively redirects any water downward and out.

 

[Shakesbear]

I've seen many people posting about leaks that can't be found, and there was a post about the rear third light as a possible cause. I noticed on my brand new Lariat that there is a space at the top of this light (see photo) where water could get to, although I believe there is a gasket there to prevent it. However, does everyone's space look like this one? Wanted to find out in case there's a solution needed to prevent future problems.

There have been a number of people that have had water getting in and posts about remedies. Seems like A few had a problem with some rear door seals. Seems some were installed incorrectly or were damaged.

 

[40caliber]

I've seen many people posting about leaks that can't be found, and there was a post about the rear third light as a possible cause. I noticed on my brand new Lariat that there is a space at the top of this light (see photo) where water could get to, although I believe there is a gasket there to prevent it. However, does everyone's space look like this one? Wanted to find out in case there's a solution needed to prevent future problems.

There's no way the engineers designed that part to fit like that

 

[OrCoaster]

There is about an 1/8" gaposis on mine, no leaks to date.

Gaposis???
this is what my friends refer to when I go completely blank try to explain something.

 

[NJBob]

I've seen many people posting about leaks that can't be found, and there was a post about the rear third light as a possible cause. I noticed on my brand new Lariat that there is a space at the top of this light (see photo) where water could get to, although I believe there is a gasket there to prevent it. However, does everyone's space look like this one? Wanted to find out in case there's a solution needed to prevent future problems.

I know F150s did this. Was a cause of the cab corners rusting out. No leaks inside.

 

[Waterick]

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