Your insights are immensely valuable to me. I deeply appreciate your contribution and commend your exceptional work. Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!
Every car has its design and manufacturing flaws, none are perfect. Fixing water leaks can be a daunting process, challenging even for veteran technicians. Unfortunately the Town Car suffered from a shortage of engineers in its later years, so it has some problems that are not commonly found on most cars - like water leaks. Kudos to you for finding the elusive point of entry for your water leak. Nearly every 2003 and newer Town Car has a minor to major leak around the windshield and firewall. In some it’s like a flood ruining the carpeting, on others it is minor and shows up as rusty hardware where the seats and seatbelts bolt to the floor. It is rare to find a 2003 and newer Town Car that does not have some rust on the seat brackets.
As I learn and more about Town Cars, I find that it's unlike any other car. I had other problems with other cars: 07 Camry burned oil (I think something with defective piston rings), 10 LaCrosse had electrical gremlins and every once in a while wouldn't recognize the smart key push button, 03 Sentra I actually flooded in a bad thunderstorm so it had electrical and mechanical issues after that - despite 100% dealer service through insurance... Can't think of anything on 13 Elantra that I traded for this Town Car.... I guess it was perfect, but I didn't like it :) I hope this fix will hold, but if it will not - I'll keep plugging along and getting er' done!
@Justice4 All My simple car buying advice is: buy the newest and nicest car you can for the money you have. 1) decide what is your maximum budget, 2) decide what are your "must haves" (for instance I wanted a factory sunroof combined with the tachometer dashboard, which narrowed my choices to a 2006 or 2007), 3) look for the newest car that meets this criteria, 4) move the older car ahead of the newer car if the miles are substantially less. Now as to your question about earlier than 2003: the 2002 and earlier do ride better but have less handling ability. the 2003 to 2011 made a major change to rack and pinion steering which dramatically tightened up the handling, but lost almost 2" of front wheel travel which sacrificed some smoothness.
The problem with doing this is if something happens to the wiper motor then you're going to have to rip all this off and then redo it all over again because everything underneath is what is attached to the wiper arms and I think your problem is actually somewhere else all you've done here is just basically diverted the water away from where your issue is and what I think you should do is pull those wiper arms off pull plastic and stuff off clean out from underneath it everywhere and then put everything back together
Thanks for the comment! I went through a couple thunderstorms and keeping an eye on it. So far, I'm not noticing any water inside - that's not to say it's doing something I'm not noticing it yet... It's not a problem to reseal it again, if needed - I just don't want to have a rusted hole where my feet go :)
I have a 07 Towncar and my front driver's floorboard leak was coming from the Hood cable grommet coming through the firewall. I replaced the cable as grommet was made onto it. Also make sure wiper Cowle drain holes are clear of debris.
Exact same year, make and model. Thank you my friend! Had done other fixes that didn't work and like you couldn't find where the water was leaking in from the front... Have gone out to check and the seal is warped and raised above the windshield. More than likely the exact same leak you had. Going to get some gasket maker right away.
Thank you, useful video. The windshield wiper area leaks can lead to, even modest leaks, can lead to other more important problems. A test for this type of leak, using a hose, apparently damaged the driver door module, which is located inside the driver door near the hinges ! The driver door module damaged, is an extensive fix and the part is difficult to find. The module controls the door locks, (using the key fob), and also both options to open the trunk. So at least, applying Gorilla Tape, is a helpful suggestion.
Back in the 70's and 80's pretty much all American full-size and mid-size sedans had hidden windshield wipers. As cars started getting narrower they started to become exposed again or partially exposed. For some reason Ford did not hide the windshield wipers on the Panther platform on the '90 Town Car and the '92 Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria onward. GM also had partially revealed wipers in the B-bodies after 1990 even though these cars were surely still wide enough to allow for them (maybe the windshield was to tall?). I always liked the look as it looks a lot cleaner. Some manufacturers still use it but few and far between. It does have its down sides as leaves or snow can pile on top of the wipers and when it's really cold they are more likely to freeze and would be a lot harder to get to and break loose.
Thanks for the comment! I've seen some older cars having hidden wipers where they had to like spool up to their up position before they would actually swipe. My 97 Cavalier actually had them if my memory served me right. I guess until I got a leaking car I didn't care about wipers :)
It's a piece underneath the plastic cowling where the water pools in a small tub. You have to pull it apart and caulk the seam between the large catch and the small tub
Hallelujah!! I love that... I need to say the same thing for my 2003 town car... Here in KY it Rainzzz and I'm getting a wet floor on passenger side only... I think i will take off and reseal that cowl that is for the AC air intake and reseal it... Wait & see.. and if not i will do what you did... I like the part where you had a "Good Run"!! I will try to have a good run as well... Thank you for the awesome video!!
I had the same problem with my 99 town car it's all that plastic around the wipers. You have to remove the plastic where the wipers are and put silicone under the plastic on the edges of it. I did that on my 99 town car and I don't have anymore water on the floor is always dry no matter how much it rains. Hope this helps you..
Thank you! Ever since I put that gasket maker on the way I did, the leak stopped. Although my fix is not the most professional - as long the water is not coming inside it's all good.
Ok so the real fix is u have to seal everything that runs into the driver side as there are no seals in between. Water runs down the back wall and drips on top of the wire for the trunk.
Hello i have a 2007 and having the typical leak problem . I resealed the airintake but still leaking. I removed the seats and carpet. And still leaking from the passenger side. I took the car to a self car wash with the pressure wand and sprayed the windshield yes there are three drains spraying the water and watching how it flows. Im thinking about removing the dash now.
Vitaliy are you sure you are on the right track? I ask because even if you remove the grill cowl completely, water should not be getting inside the car. There are allot of videos where the whole plastic piece is removed and it still gets to the drain holes.
@@VitaliyKofman I think your method actually prevents the water from even getting to the part that actually leaks. The car was designed for water to get behind the cowl but drain through vents. The actual problem is the vents clog and overflow into areas where the seals need to be replaced. You stop the water before it even gets to the seals which achieves the same goal. But Im curious as to where this water now goes. You just want to make sure its not redirected onto something else that's bad.
The waters coming in through the fire wall, where the cables ana other components come through. The grommet there, dryrots or falls out cause the guy at the factory was having a bad day. Replace that grommet, no more problem, most of the time.
Hi, I have a 2006 Lincoln Town Car also. It's been leaking very badly. Has your car started leaking anymore since the fix you did? Reason I'm asking is, I actually looked at buying a replacement seal for the cowl which is where you applied the gasket sealer and from the pictures of the new seals they all look bent or warped and don't appear to seal tightly against the windshield either. I guess the pictures could be different than an actual new seal but it just makes me wonder. I'm definitely going to try the same fix as you did though. My wife's 2001 Ford Mustang is leaking in floor boards also. Wonder why Ford/Lincoln hasn't been made to correct these leaking issues? Cars are expensive and they should be held accountable. Thanks so much for the videos and great info! I have liked and subscribed! Take care!
Got the same car dame color and everything about to try and tackle dame problem. Wish me luck theres about a half gallon of water in the rear left floor.
Hi, I have a question! I just purchased a 2008 Dark Cherry Town Car with a beige carriage roof. The interesting thing is it says Dimond Edition on it and also on the headrest. I can't find any information on the 08 Diamond Edition? Can you help??
Hello! Congratulations! The "Diamond" edition is most likely dealership add on to jack up the price. I've seen a number of different un official special editions and they all follow the same pattern - dealership add-ons. Does it have heated seats?
@@VitaliyKofman yes it has heated seats! Also it's the signature limited not the L model just the regular but the hood ornament and badges are gold and embroidered in the headrests it says Diamond Edition like it does on the carriage top.
Thanks! So, it's basically Signature Limited with extra gravy from the dealership and gold badges accessories. Similar to this one - ruclips.net/video/Etr96Fh1aT8/видео.html They went above and beyond with headrest stitching though.
Well I’m glad the floors not wet anymore. That leak would drive me crazy. I wouldn’t stop till I found it. I’m the same way with squeaks and rattles. I’m a mechanic though so not afraid to disassemble half the car if I have to.
Can you describe this in more detail? With the carpet removed, there is still a sound-proofing and heat shield behind the pedals. That piece is not easy to remove as it has pass-through hole around that cable grommet. I see no way to remove that without cutting it. What did you do? Did you use sealant on the inside and/or outside on the firewall. I could use the help. The carpet has been drying for a week now with two fans blowing on it upside down on standoffs after first drying with a shopvac (2.5 total gallons removed from floor pan and squeegy-ing the carpet, followed by blotting with towels). I removed the cowl and used rtv around the air intake, which was actually a redo. Previous owner did that already once. What a PITA to remove all the old. There are in fact two failed gaskets. The one is the same covered by all the other videos between the two plastic cowl pieces, but there is another where the air box itself seals to the cowl sheet metal underneath. I removed as much of that gasket too and pushed in rtv into the lower gasket area. The leak is on the driver side behind the pedals and underneath that sound proofing rubber mat (that also has that closed cell foam "sponge" material). Did you remove that to gain access to the hood release grommet? I also heard someone else say the parking brake feed through. I want to seal up all possible areas and test it before the extensive reassembly. My entire interior is in the garage. I need to wire brush the center console metal that is rusted and rust-proof that. I want to fix this once and for all. I am also planning on putting some gutter sealant on the windshield gasket as well like this video (only a lot less and neater). Any advice you could give would be appreciated. I have only owned this LTC (Ultimate) a few months and love the car, but this "Achilles heel" has me very upset and disappointed. I recently had winter ice buildup on the INSIDE of the windshield due to so much moisture hidden under the carpet. I may have saved it just in time against mold and rust on the floor pan.
@@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz It was a long time ago. A friend used some Home Depot plastic plumbing parts to divert the water in front of and under the grommet in engine compartment.
@@williamramsay1 Thanks for the reply. That is an interesting idea. Tomorrow I am going to look at the firewall again and see if I can rig up a diverter made out of rubber, and perhaps an aluminum strip I can put on the firewall above all that mess (hood cable grommet, parking cable grommet, and electrical connectors) held with some self-tapping screws and with silicone caulk in between where it attaches. I also am going to put some directly on the grommet feed-throughs in the firewall on the engine side. I also have painters tape on the windshield and rubber cowl gasket to put a small bead neatly there. I am pulling out all the stops here.The carpet has been drying for a week and I still blotted the foam this morning. Just got back from HD to buy three squeeze tubes of clear caulk and ran out of light. Then it is the garden hose and verify. I love this car. I want this water intrusion to STOP.
I found another drain, Left of the Brake Booster on the firewall, Not rubber, I used a Cable TV wire. & shoved it in from bottom.. poured water by the Passenger wiper hole...water came out.. The water seems to enter at the Gas Pedal & the low point is by the door/seat
Hey Vitaliy, I had an issue with my 1999 Town Car where water would enter the drivers side as well. Took me a while to diagnose with a garden hose, but I ended up finding and fixing the leak. I made a post in case you or anyone else still has issues and are at a loss to where the water is entering from. This is one possibility --> imgur.com/gallery/jSKdS9f
Hello im doing the same thing i personally cleaned the carpet at the local car wash at midnight with the soap/water and the pressure washer. I let the carpet hang in my yard for two weeks the foam attached to the bottom of the carpet sprang back and puffed out to it natual form. Then took it to a carpet cleaner and he worked his magic. Mean while i scrapped the floor of loose rust and paint. Waited for a complete dry . Applied POR 15 and painted over the rust preventative. But im still leaking from the passenger side it seams that the leak is coming from behind the airbag. Man im so tired of trying to fix this issue it been almost two months. I think im going to remove the dash. You have a picture of a screwdriver holding up that pvc floor thing, that has foam behind it also.
This guy obviously has not researched this thoroughly. Waters gets in the car in two other places. This is the first I am hearing of it getting in through this crack. Regardless you have to address the other two places.
Your insights are immensely valuable to me. I deeply appreciate your contribution and commend your exceptional work. Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!
Thank you!
Every car has its design and manufacturing flaws, none are perfect. Fixing water leaks can be a daunting process, challenging even for veteran technicians. Unfortunately the Town Car suffered from a shortage of engineers in its later years, so it has some problems that are not commonly found on most cars - like water leaks. Kudos to you for finding the elusive point of entry for your water leak. Nearly every 2003 and newer Town Car has a minor to major leak around the windshield and firewall. In some it’s like a flood ruining the carpeting, on others it is minor and shows up as rusty hardware where the seats and seatbelts bolt to the floor. It is rare to find a 2003 and newer Town Car that does not have some rust on the seat brackets.
As I learn and more about Town Cars, I find that it's unlike any other car. I had other problems with other cars: 07 Camry burned oil (I think something with defective piston rings), 10 LaCrosse had electrical gremlins and every once in a while wouldn't recognize the smart key push button, 03 Sentra I actually flooded in a bad thunderstorm so it had electrical and mechanical issues after that - despite 100% dealer service through insurance... Can't think of anything on 13 Elantra that I traded for this Town Car.... I guess it was perfect, but I didn't like it :) I hope this fix will hold, but if it will not - I'll keep plugging along and getting er' done!
@Justice4 All My simple car buying advice is: buy the newest and nicest car you can for the money you have. 1) decide what is your maximum budget, 2) decide what are your "must haves" (for instance I wanted a factory sunroof combined with the tachometer dashboard, which narrowed my choices to a 2006 or 2007), 3) look for the newest car that meets this criteria, 4) move the older car ahead of the newer car if the miles are substantially less. Now as to your question about earlier than 2003: the 2002 and earlier do ride better but have less handling ability. the 2003 to 2011 made a major change to rack and pinion steering which dramatically tightened up the handling, but lost almost 2" of front wheel travel which sacrificed some smoothness.
@Justice4 All If 3k is your maximum budget then go for it. Good luck - send Vitaliy a short video to add to the collaboration.
The problem with doing this is if something happens to the wiper motor then you're going to have to rip all this off and then redo it all over again because everything underneath is what is attached to the wiper arms and I think your problem is actually somewhere else all you've done here is just basically diverted the water away from where your issue is and what I think you should do is pull those wiper arms off pull plastic and stuff off clean out from underneath it everywhere and then put everything back together
Thanks for the comment! I went through a couple thunderstorms and keeping an eye on it. So far, I'm not noticing any water inside - that's not to say it's doing something I'm not noticing it yet... It's not a problem to reseal it again, if needed - I just don't want to have a rusted hole where my feet go :)
I have a 07 Towncar and my front driver's floorboard leak was coming from the Hood cable grommet coming through the firewall. I replaced the cable as grommet was made onto it. Also make sure wiper Cowle drain holes are clear of debris.
Exact same year, make and model. Thank you my friend! Had done other fixes that didn't work and like you couldn't find where the water was leaking in from the front... Have gone out to check and the seal is warped and raised above the windshield. More than likely the exact same leak you had. Going to get some gasket maker right away.
Thank you, useful video. The windshield wiper area leaks can lead to, even modest leaks, can lead to other more important problems.
A test for this type of leak, using a hose, apparently damaged the driver door module, which is located inside the driver door near the hinges !
The driver door module damaged, is an extensive fix and the part is difficult to find.
The module controls the door locks, (using the key fob), and also both options to open the trunk.
So at least, applying Gorilla Tape, is a helpful suggestion.
Back in the 70's and 80's pretty much all American full-size and mid-size sedans had hidden windshield wipers. As cars started getting narrower they started to become exposed again or partially exposed. For some reason Ford did not hide the windshield wipers on the Panther platform on the '90 Town Car and the '92 Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria onward. GM also had partially revealed wipers in the B-bodies after 1990 even though these cars were surely still wide enough to allow for them (maybe the windshield was to tall?). I always liked the look as it looks a lot cleaner. Some manufacturers still use it but few and far between. It does have its down sides as leaves or snow can pile on top of the wipers and when it's really cold they are more likely to freeze and would be a lot harder to get to and break loose.
Thanks for the comment! I've seen some older cars having hidden wipers where they had to like spool up to their up position before they would actually swipe. My 97 Cavalier actually had them if my memory served me right. I guess until I got a leaking car I didn't care about wipers :)
It's a piece underneath the plastic cowling where the water pools in a small tub. You have to pull it apart and caulk the seam
between the large catch and the small tub
Hallelujah!! I love that... I need to say the same thing for my 2003 town car... Here in KY it Rainzzz and I'm getting a wet floor on passenger side only... I think i will take off and reseal that cowl that is for the AC air intake and reseal it... Wait & see.. and if not i will do what you did... I like the part where you had a "Good Run"!! I will try to have a good run as well... Thank you for the awesome video!!
Thank you! My situation is pretty rare since the water usually comes in elsewhere but ever since that sealed = 0 leaks
CONGRATULATIONS, Vitaliy!
Thank you! I'm super happy!
I had the same problem with my 99 town car it's all that plastic around the wipers. You have to remove the plastic where the wipers are and put silicone under the plastic on the edges of it. I did that on my 99 town car and I don't have anymore water on the floor is always dry no matter how much it rains. Hope this helps you..
Thank you! Ever since I put that gasket maker on the way I did, the leak stopped. Although my fix is not the most professional - as long the water is not coming inside it's all good.
Ok so the real fix is u have to seal everything that runs into the driver side as there are no seals in between. Water runs down the back wall and drips on top of the wire for the trunk.
Nice Fix, good video...yes this car is a space ship it rides on air💨💨
You got that right! :)
Hello i have a 2007 and having the typical leak problem . I resealed the airintake but still leaking. I removed the seats and carpet. And still leaking from the passenger side. I took the car to a self car wash with the pressure wand and sprayed the windshield yes there are three drains spraying the water and watching how it flows. Im thinking about removing the dash now.
Check if that plastic cowl separated from the windshield
Vitaliy are you sure you are on the right track? I ask because even if you remove the grill cowl completely, water should not be getting inside the car. There are allot of videos where the whole plastic piece is removed and it still gets to the drain holes.
It hasn't leaked since so hoping I did it all correctly. Thanks!
@@VitaliyKofman I think your method actually prevents the water from even getting to the part that actually leaks. The car was designed for water to get behind the cowl but drain through vents. The actual problem is the vents clog and overflow into areas where the seals need to be replaced. You stop the water before it even gets to the seals which achieves the same goal. But Im curious as to where this water now goes. You just want to make sure its not redirected onto something else that's bad.
The waters coming in through the fire wall, where the cables ana other components come through. The grommet there, dryrots or falls out cause the guy at the factory was having a bad day. Replace that grommet, no more problem, most of the time.
I need to do this. My question is do you still need to seal the part he is saying? This is the first I ever heard of it.
Hi, I have a 2006 Lincoln Town Car also. It's been leaking very badly. Has your car started leaking anymore since the fix you did? Reason I'm asking is, I actually looked at buying a replacement seal for the cowl which is where you applied the gasket sealer and from the pictures of the new seals they all look bent or warped and don't appear to seal tightly against the windshield either. I guess the pictures could be different than an actual new seal but it just makes me wonder. I'm definitely going to try the same fix as you did though. My wife's 2001 Ford Mustang is leaking in floor boards also. Wonder why Ford/Lincoln hasn't been made to correct these leaking issues? Cars are expensive and they should be held accountable. Thanks so much for the videos and great info! I have liked and subscribed! Take care!
Hello! No leaks since the fix so that did it for me. It's a definite oversight by Ford
@@VitaliyKofman Awesome! So glad to hear that. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
I have a 2001 crown vic and have water leak only on my driver side. Does any have any ideas
Probably the same as everyone else - the cowl
Got the same car dame color and everything about to try and tackle dame problem. Wish me luck theres about a half gallon of water in the rear left floor.
Relatively easy to fix
Did you fix the gasket on the fresh air box?
It didn't need to be fixed. It was leaking from between the glass and that lseal.
Hi, I have a question!
I just purchased a 2008 Dark Cherry
Town Car with a beige carriage roof.
The interesting thing is it says Dimond Edition on it and also on the headrest. I can't find any information on the 08 Diamond Edition? Can you help??
Hello! Congratulations! The "Diamond" edition is most likely dealership add on to jack up the price. I've seen a number of different un official special editions and they all follow the same pattern - dealership add-ons. Does it have heated seats?
@@VitaliyKofman yes it has heated seats! Also it's the signature limited not the L model just the regular but the hood ornament and badges are gold and embroidered in the headrests it says Diamond Edition like it does on the carriage top.
Thanks! So, it's basically Signature Limited with extra gravy from the dealership and gold badges accessories. Similar to this one - ruclips.net/video/Etr96Fh1aT8/видео.html
They went above and beyond with headrest stitching though.
@@VitaliyKofman thanks for the info 👍
No problem! Would you be able to send a couple min video of it? :)
You have one of the rare Lincoln town cars out there, hope it’s okay.
It's doing fine now. Thanks! Why is it rare?
It's NOT rare
Well, the leaks aren't rare, that's a fact
Has your towncar eatc code repaired?can u share your experience.
Yes, I have follow up videos on that
Please send me the link video
Well I’m glad the floors not wet anymore. That leak would drive me crazy. I wouldn’t stop till I found it. I’m the same way with squeaks and rattles. I’m a mechanic though so not afraid to disassemble half the car if I have to.
Ha! If I was a mechanic or had the skills/time, I would disassemble the car and put it back together several times a day :)
I have a 2001 Town Car and no water leaks. It has not rained here in Las Vegas for 200 days.
Nice! That's 1 way to take care of water leaks 😁
But u do wash it
"06 Town Check hood release cable grommet.
Can you describe this in more detail? With the carpet removed, there is still a sound-proofing and heat shield behind the pedals. That piece is not easy to remove as it has pass-through hole around that cable grommet. I see no way to remove that without cutting it. What did you do? Did you use sealant on the inside and/or outside on the firewall. I could use the help. The carpet has been drying for a week now with two fans blowing on it upside down on standoffs after first drying with a shopvac (2.5 total gallons removed from floor pan and squeegy-ing the carpet, followed by blotting with towels). I removed the cowl and used rtv around the air intake, which was actually a redo. Previous owner did that already once. What a PITA to remove all the old. There are in fact two failed gaskets. The one is the same covered by all the other videos between the two plastic cowl pieces, but there is another where the air box itself seals to the cowl sheet metal underneath. I removed as much of that gasket too and pushed in rtv into the lower gasket area. The leak is on the driver side behind the pedals and underneath that sound proofing rubber mat (that also has that closed cell foam "sponge" material). Did you remove that to gain access to the hood release grommet? I also heard someone else say the parking brake feed through. I want to seal up all possible areas and test it before the extensive reassembly. My entire interior is in the garage. I need to wire brush the center console metal that is rusted and rust-proof that. I want to fix this once and for all. I am also planning on putting some gutter sealant on the windshield gasket as well like this video (only a lot less and neater). Any advice you could give would be appreciated. I have only owned this LTC (Ultimate) a few months and love the car, but this "Achilles heel" has me very upset and disappointed. I recently had winter ice buildup on the INSIDE of the windshield due to so much moisture hidden under the carpet. I may have saved it just in time against mold and rust on the floor pan.
@@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz It was a long time ago. A friend used some Home Depot plastic plumbing parts to divert the water in front of and under the grommet in engine compartment.
@@williamramsay1 Thanks for the reply. That is an interesting idea. Tomorrow I am going to look at the firewall again and see if I can rig up a diverter made out of rubber, and perhaps an aluminum strip I can put on the firewall above all that mess (hood cable grommet, parking cable grommet, and electrical connectors) held with some self-tapping screws and with silicone caulk in between where it attaches. I also am going to put some directly on the grommet feed-throughs in the firewall on the engine side. I also have painters tape on the windshield and rubber cowl gasket to put a small bead neatly there. I am pulling out all the stops here.The carpet has been drying for a week and I still blotted the foam this morning. Just got back from HD to buy three squeeze tubes of clear caulk and ran out of light. Then it is the garden hose and verify. I love this car. I want this water intrusion to STOP.
@@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz Happy yo help!
!!!!!!I now have this leak...... on the passenger side!!!!!
Sorry to hear that. If it's the same as what I had = easy fix
I found another drain, Left of the Brake Booster on the firewall, Not rubber, I used a Cable TV wire. & shoved it in from bottom.. poured water by the Passenger wiper hole...water came out.. The water seems to enter at the Gas Pedal & the low point is by the door/seat
Sorry to hear that!
Hey Vitaliy, I had an issue with my 1999 Town Car where water would enter the drivers side as well. Took me a while to diagnose with a garden hose, but I ended up finding and fixing the leak. I made a post in case you or anyone else still has issues and are at a loss to where the water is entering from. This is one possibility --> imgur.com/gallery/jSKdS9f
Thanks Patrick! Time will tell if my latest fix actually fixed it, but I will keep in mind what you outlined if I notice it's still leaking.
Hello im doing the same thing i personally cleaned the carpet at the local car wash at midnight with the soap/water and the pressure washer. I let the carpet hang in my yard for two weeks the foam attached to the bottom of the carpet sprang back and puffed out to it natual form.
Then took it to a carpet cleaner and he worked his magic.
Mean while i scrapped the floor of loose rust and paint. Waited for a complete dry . Applied POR 15 and painted over the rust preventative. But im still leaking from the passenger side it seams that the leak is coming from behind the airbag. Man im so tired of trying to fix this issue it been almost two months. I think im going to remove the dash. You have a picture of a screwdriver holding up that pvc floor thing, that has foam behind it also.
I don't care if it is an easy fix. It should never happen. The only car that requires a bilge pump besides the Amphicar.
These Town Cars need a bilge pump.
You got that right! Luckily, I fixed it before she sunk
I have the same car.. did the seal fix and carpet on both sides still wet. Ford/Lincoln is trash!
Did u fix it tho ?
This guy obviously has not researched this thoroughly. Waters gets in the car in two other places. This is the first I am hearing of it getting in through this crack. Regardless you have to address the other two places.
what are the 2 other places?@@seanlove2000