Came here to say thank you, I have this video queued up for my dealer. 2023 Raptor with less than 3k miles on it, was gone on a 2 week business trip, came home to a musty interior and my driver side seat vinyl is absolutely wrecked from what was clearly a decent amount of water that has since soaked into the seat and backrest foam.
Thanks for the video! Definitely helped me getting to the sunroof pan and drain tubes. On my 2020, the rivets are NOT in the channel that carries water to the drain. The rivets are to the inside of that channel. So the only reason there should be water in the area where the rivets are is if the drains are not draining properly. In my case, the front and rear passenger side drains were clogged. The front drain you can blow out with a compressor from above without removing the headliner. You do have to remove the headliner to access the rear drain tubes. I decided not to seal the rivets because this just a bandaid fix when the real problem is with the drain tubes. I took a picture to illustrate where the water is and where the rivets are, but we can't post pictures here in the comments.
I've had my 2017 for 2 months, has 25,000 miles on it. This week, I have a leaking rear window, and had some water in both front mats with light rain. The passenger side water landed in different spots: dash, in glove box, mat, door, etc. Saw your video, but thought it was the satellite antenna on the roof because I kept spraying the truck, and could not get any water to enter. Finally, I saw water around the black square where the spring is that you mentioned. I opened the moonroof and added some water to the channel, and it poured in around the rivets and square thing! I'm so bummed that I have all these leaks to fix...I thought I was done wasting my time by buying a much newer truck. Guess not, but thank you
Thanks for the video. I quickly found the main leak. I could see light coming through one of the corners of the rectangular piece on the passenger side. Water would have literally poured through. After sealing the rivets and gaps, I have had no further leaking. I was about to take this to Ford before finding your video. You saved me a lot of money and solved the problem!
Thanks! My 2016 F150 Pano roof leaked like a faucet with the last storm we had. Also guys, be sure to keep a look out for the following issues on around the 2016 models...upper radiator hose problems...mine started ~ 60k. Known design problem, you'll see a leak at the front of engine on ground. VCT Solenoids ~50k-55k...truck will run like crap...die at idle. Lug nuts...two piece design, which are known to swell and become a royal pain to even remove. Two piece lug nuts are used across other brands/models. Recommend Gorilla or another quality lug nut.
Thanks a lot for the video. I wanted to check in with you to see if it solved your leak now that it’s been six months. I getting ready to repeat what you said. Thanks
Thank you for taking time to video this repair. I have had my 2017 f150 in the shop 5 times in 3.5 years for this POS sunroof. Didn't ask for it, came with the truck. Within 8 months of purchase the sunroof leaked badly. Had to adjust the glasses (both) because they came incorrectly adjusted. Fast forward 1.5 years. Had to replace both glasses because the rubber seals shrank on both glasses causing severe leaking. Just got it out of shop for rail replacements. Now headliner is rattling so bad with sunroof open I can't use it. Why can't things just work like they are supposed to? Oh, First Choice Painting & Remodeling LLC......Please film in landscape so we don't have to turn our computer screen sideways. Not everyone watches on phones. Great info bro.
Thank you!! First step....CLEAR YOUR DRAIN LINES! If even one gets clogged (especially in the front), water backs up where it should not be and you'll have an interior leak. Great job! Your video definitely led me in the right direction. I'm glad I didn't waste my time with the dealer/service shop. Nothing to replace, just clean up and maintenance.
You're the man, thank you so much for posting this video I cleared out the drain tubes and it wasnt that. Looking forward to doing this to stop my A pillar leak!
Awesome..Videos help both types..those with the problems and those who will have them. I'm the later and will do this before any issues develop on my 2018 F150 Raptor. Thank you a million times over!
Thanks so much for posting your video. I followed a lot of your advice and it was very helpful. There are a few changes on the 2020 model. There is a bigger support bar across the front and side that covers the tray where the air diverter is. Also, my issue was that the LF drain tube was kinked near where it exits below the A post. I did seal the rivets and joints with the sealant you suggested. Too bad the Wedi does come in smaller tubes. Thanks again.
THANK YOU!!!! I, too, kept smelling something. THEN, I was driving in a bad rain and noticed my driver hand hold started to leak EXACTLY where you pointed to. I'll get this fixed ASAP. You saved the day, Sir.
I sincerely thank you for this video. I’ve been looking for something that didn’t show the same old video of clearing out the front drain tubes. My 2016 has been leaking and it has been a thorn my side dealing with it. I’m going to take your video give it a couple views and then try to, do the same thing in the next few weeks. I’ll post again to let you know how I make out but wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post this.
Thank you for this video. I have a 2017 and after every rain, as soon as I start backing out of the driveway water comes pouring in from either the driver or passenger side grab handle pillar or it drips down through the middle map light area onto the gear shifter area. I’ve read all the forums about these notorious sunroof leaks but didn’t want to leave it at a dealer for them to do a repair that might not be a guaranteed fix. This video helps a lot. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the video! I thought my drains where plugged up or disconnected and couldn’t find where the leak was coming from. This definitely has to be the reason why my sunroof leaks. Will be doing this.
This was so super helpful! I had a leak for a bit but it always dripped down my passenger A pillar and to the floor. Thought it was just tube leaking and finally looked into it. But the passenger side tube was fine. I finally started pulling the headliner down and found it was way worse then I thought, and all coming in from the rivots on the third metal plate (just behind the B piller). What your video confirmed was that just trying to seal up the plate/rivot that is leaking is the way to go. I just wish I knew more about good sealant for this so I can make a good choice. But thank you thank you for this video. I hope to be able to get this awful situation fixed by myself. That means no more stink, and no $$$$ going to the dealer.
THANK YOU MAN! I am about to trade my 2014 F150 Lariant Super Crew to my son so that he can put a car seat in the back for my very first Grandchild. This has just gotten to be a problem for my sunroof. The last thing I want to do is trade my son into a big bill or having to live with a leaking roof. I now know how he and I can get after the leak should a simple fix like a stopped-up drain not solve the problem. It is a shame Ford allows this "engineering and build" to continue year after year. Anybody that understands sealing and protecting against water knows that holes in a drain compromises the drain. Even seals silicone will give up over time. It's just poor design. Great job on the video.
Thanks for the video and all your hard work on this. I have a 2021 King Ranch with the same issue. I hope the dealership has figured this out by now, because I'll be taking it back asap!
Quick question if you don’t mind, what problems did you notice that prompted you to go to the dealer? Was water coming through? Wet headliner? Or just smell? I also have a 2021 my headliner isn’t wet and there’s no visible water, but the inside of my truck smells like a wet dog after rain. I just don’t know if mine is actually leaking or if it’s the cloth diffuser that causes the smell, it definitely smells and I have to clean it occasionally.
You mentioned that one piece that you sealed back up there the magnet. You said it might be aluminum aluminum is non-ferrous material and is not magnetized it would have to be plain old metal to be a magnet
My drains are clear on my 2015 f150 and only when it rains does water creep in, so I have it disassembled to wait and see and I did lube up the seals as well and its only the drivers A pillar leaking...gutter sealent is what i will use if this turns out to be the problem
Hey guys I'm here to add my list of issues to the list. When trying to retract my roof the rear seal had stuck(even after wiping with amour-all to leave an oil layer) forcing the gearing to skip in the motor and throwing the roof position off. I reprogrammed (there's solid videos on this) and ever since I've been anal about the seal leaking that exists. Wondering if it's an intentional design because the window seal isn't perfect. This video was very informative and come this spring 🤞 should nothing force me otherwise, I'll be doing this sealant preventatively. Thank you for being so informative and being helpful in a calm and simple description. Well done brother 👏 my truck is a huge portion of my life and I intend to maintain it with the same enthusiasm.
Mine leaks from Pass front grab handle, dropped down to check drain tube, was hooked up and I added a clamp just in case. Still leaks. Dropped down again and removed Satellite antenna and sealed gasket up, now we have a hurricane coming through NC and I looked and floor is soaked and dripping from grab handle still. I guess this will be my next check. Very aggravating.
Purchased a 2015 lariat (70k miles) on 7/22/2024. Cleaned it the next day, headliner was soaked😢. $2225.10 Dealership is paying but still …..will they do it right? Many people don’t take pride in their work these days. Thanks for the info.
great video! Thank you sooo Much. i just bought my truck on friday.... a mint 2015 f150 lariat...and had my first leak yesterday after a crazy day of rain and my truck was parked facing up-ways on a hill. ! i didn't see any evidence of a prior leak on the headliner because i was looking. im happy to know i can easily fix it. This was insanely helpful. do you still have your truck?
Hey man thanks for sharing I’ve had this same problem with my truck I know this is an old video but I’d really appreciate a response if you can find the time after the repairs you’ve made have you had any further problems with leaks in the cab cause I’m at my last straw with this damn moonroof and I need a permanent fix I have everything I need to complete this repair I just want to know if this has fixed your problem or not again thank you for this information I was really getting tired of hearing “clean your drains” from everyone I asked and every where I looked I’ve cleaned them multiple times already now and have seen the water pour threw them onto the ground under the truck again thank you sir! Hope to hear back
Question for you, when you remove the headliner after removing all of the wire harnesses connected onto the headliner do you have to reprogram everything that gets disconnected or will there be inoperative switches ex sunroof sensors whatever else is tied in, just curious before I take it down, thank you sir.
I’m about to buy a new F150. All my previous vehicles have had moonroofs and they’ve never had problems. I really like using my moonroof in the summer but it sounds like the F150’s have a real problem in this department. Do you recommend not optioning the moonroof in?
I was wondering if that might work, butyl waterproof tape from the top. Doesn’t interfere with anything and you got in there just by opening the sunroof ?
great video, so originally where was the water leaking into the cabin from? currently mine is leaking from the passenger hand grab thing AND in the middle where the sun glasses are held, could this be the same problem?
Thanks for making this video - I have a 2018 F150 and get the same "wet dog" smell in my truck after a rainfall, along with visible water leakage from both "holy shit" handles at the A pillar. I've triple and quadruple checked the drain lines and everything seems to be working fine there, so this has to be the issue. Have you or anyone else considered sealing this from the top side of the tray instead of from beneath?
Also, if 38,000 people viewed this video that means at least that many are experiencing this problem. How is this? Not a recall or at least a TSB for repair??
I just did this caulk repair on my 2016 Limited today. Thanks for posting the video. I noticed that the headliner itself has a plastic trough channel glued to it also, seemingly for any overflow. Has the caulk job cured your issues or caused more? Well, I just did this to mine because I was tired of musty post rain truck and hope this cures it. Thanks for posting!
Would a sunroof leak run down the inside of the windshield? I have two spots about an inch wide that keep reappearing from the top of the windshield to the bottom in my ‘21. I haven’t noticed any puddling in the floors or dripping anywhere. I feel like this is a fairly recent development. I’ve only had it about 8 months and put 7k miles on it and maybe opened the roof 3 times.
Hi very good video do you know another similar product ,for me is almost impossible to get the wedi i takes like 3 days and i have the truck disassemble with no time to wait thanks for your time
Any urethane based sealant that adheres to both plastic and metal will probably suffice. That said, I personally don't recommend anything except Wedi. For me, after all the headache I had already gone through, I didn't chance it.
It’s because they are not supposed to be sealed the water is leaking down onto the track it self and not were the water track is . the reason for the water leaking down wrong is the seal on the back glass shrinks up I work for ford and have fixed this issue plenty of times
@@arideout yes the seal in the back glass shrinks and causes water to fall into the track and not the water track if you look at the corners we’re the front and rear glass meet you will see a little gap the you can shine your light trough!
Yeah mine has been leaking 2015 ford lariat pano sunroof. I did use waterproof silicone on the rivets in the track but i did take 1 screw a lose but i guess i need 2 tackle thise headliner. Thnx driver side only leaking
My 2018 Ford is liquefying me on the passenger side the dealer asks me for $ 3,200 to install a new frame, did that repair work and what sealant did you use?
I have a 2016 f150. My truck just started leaking after extremely heavy rain. It only come from the overhead console. Did you see where yours leaked inside the cab?
My 2016 f150 has 46000 miles on it and it dosnt leak a drop. next spring I'm going to go through everything, clean and lube, condition weather stripping and make sure drains are free from debris
No I did not. The upper track area was too greasy and therefore I knew I wouldn't get proper adhesion so I didn't bother. Haven't had any issues 3 years later! Hope it helps 👍
Water drains into the “water track” and it’s so nerve racking hearing water in the roof. No water gets on seats/upholstery. It just gets into the sunroof and then runs along the water trough.
I have a leak in mine but its the gasket around the glass on the window that retracts. I can see it came apart. Im with the guy that said there shouldn't be any water leaking through the sunroof even tho theres a water trough.
Awesome!! I have a 16 f150 and not a single problem until today. At 60k miles right after paying my truck off I started to get a leak right in the middle of where the switch is. Going to try this to see if it works.
Thanks for the video, great information. I just want to confirm, everyone expects their sunroof to leak (just noticed mine leaks on the back corners) so this is the solution, not fixing the leak but making it so the water doesn't drain into the cab? I haven't noticed water in the cab, but it seems like the sunroof shouldn't leak in the first place. Thanks!
the sunroof is actually designed to leak in to the rails. the rails are"drain rails". their job is to divert the water to the drain tubes that are found at both ends of the rails and expel the water out of the tubes that run to the bottom of the vehicle. too much water gets in however and causes them to over flow in to areas of the drain rails where water shouldn't get to and that's where the leaks come from. sealing everything up like what i did in the video prevents these leaks from happening
I've had my 19 f150 for almost 5 months. I want my 07 dakota back. This thing has been nothing but a headache and the dealerships have done nothing but give me the runaround. Blue oval can go... you know the rest.
Yeah I meant to say steel. Aluminum isn't magnetic. Keep in mind though, that I diagnosed this issue on my own in my driveway and fixed it, 3 years now with no leaks, when countless Ford dealerships and engineers couldn't get it right. So maybe overlook the accidental vocabulary oversight. Or don't 😂
Nice video...however, I have some bad new for you: You didn't actually fix the leak there. That part of the track is never supposed to have water in it, EVER. So if the system is operating properly, those places don't need to be sealed...which is why they're not. Pretty much all sunroof tracks are made more or less the same way as this one. If water is coming out of those places (and I've seen it before), something else is wrong: Drains could be stopped up. On 15's and 16's, there is an updated seal for the front glass...the original lets too much water by and in heavy rains, the drains can't keep up even if they're flowing properly...they get overwhelmed. This can get water into where you saw it. Only other thing is, and this is a much less common issue, water getting between the glass itself and the frame it's glued to....that will deposit the water into the area where you saw it coming out. Fix for that is also replacing the glass. You did a nice job sealing those places, but that didn't fix the problem...there's still water where it shouldn't be. The symptom might be alleviated, but the problem remains and you should probably investigate it further. So no, they do not all leak there. Not if everything is working normally. The ones that DO leak, many times the water will come out in those places, yes....but it's never supposed to be there at all. The part of the track where you sealed is where the guides slide back and forth. If you remove the glass, you'll see there are 2 channels....one is all greasy and that's where you sealed..that's where the guides are. The outer one will be dirty and that's where the water is supposed to flow. They are walled off from each other, so again...if water is in the greasy part (and it was if that's where your water was coming from), something else is wrong and it needs to be addressed. You can look at my channel to see what your track looks like from the top if you need a visual.
I appreciate your feedback and thank you for pointing out to me that I should have also noted in my video that I did in fact blow out all 4 drain lines with an air compressor and a rubber tipped air chuck so as to ensure that I created a super tight seal. All 4 drain lines were operating perfectly fine during the time I was experiencing my leak issue so a clogged drain line was easily ruled out. That said, it has been 6 months since my fix and I have had 0 issues with leakage. I know who you are from watching your videos on RUclips and I know that you are far more of an expert than I am so I will certainly not debate your credibility on your feedback. In fact I believe you did help me diagnose the real issue. I have the original seal around the glass so if, as you point out, Ford has created an updated seal to allow less water to filtrate in to the drain rails to prevent overflow then boom there's the issue. Like you say the portion of my track that is designed to carry the water to the drain lines is more than likely getting overwhelmed with too much water and overflowing in to the greasy outter portion where these rivots are located and then leaking out. In my opinion this still proves me to be right as this is still a very poorly designed system and now for more reasons than just the original one I pointed out. The seal around the glass should have been designed better from the get go and also anytime you have a track with holes punched through it that is located so close in proximity to a track that's sole purpose of existence is to carry water to drain lines, then Ford would certainly have been wise to seal them up from the factory in case of overflow due to heavy rains. My truck new with all the options was around $60k and it's not even a platinum. People spending this much on vehicles shouldn't have to worry about water inside their cabins. Fortunately and most importantly as pertaining to my fix, both tracks do lead to the drain tubes at the end of the tracks so my fix does in fact correct the issue I was experiencing. It's just a shame Ford didn't do it from the start because I as well as everyone else expressing this problem wouldn't have to go through all of this headache to correct what a little bit of sealant could have prevented. Best of luck everyone!
Pacfanweb you seem very knowledgeable. I have a leak and discovered it a pinching drain line at passenger rear. It works and slurps at downhill angle and stops and overflows on another angle. Did you ever hear of this. I built extensions for trough under both glasses to keep water out of track and still leaked so I knew it wasn't issue in this video. This video very helpful though!
Came here to say thank you, I have this video queued up for my dealer. 2023 Raptor with less than 3k miles on it, was gone on a 2 week business trip, came home to a musty interior and my driver side seat vinyl is absolutely wrecked from what was clearly a decent amount of water that has since soaked into the seat and backrest foam.
Thanks for the video! Definitely helped me getting to the sunroof pan and drain tubes. On my 2020, the rivets are NOT in the channel that carries water to the drain. The rivets are to the inside of that channel. So the only reason there should be water in the area where the rivets are is if the drains are not draining properly. In my case, the front and rear passenger side drains were clogged. The front drain you can blow out with a compressor from above without removing the headliner. You do have to remove the headliner to access the rear drain tubes. I decided not to seal the rivets because this just a bandaid fix when the real problem is with the drain tubes. I took a picture to illustrate where the water is and where the rivets are, but we can't post pictures here in the comments.
I have a 2020 also. I wonder if you could back feed the air up the tube from where it comes out at the bottom of the truck for the rear tubes?
Well water could end up in that track where the rivets are if the glass panels themselves are leaking.
Thank u, my 22 has been to the dealer 4 times. Two different dealers. I will show them this video. Thank u, this should be the fix I need
I've had my 2017 for 2 months, has 25,000 miles on it. This week, I have a leaking rear window, and had some water in both front mats with light rain. The passenger side water landed in different spots: dash, in glove box, mat, door, etc. Saw your video, but thought it was the satellite antenna on the roof because I kept spraying the truck, and could not get any water to enter. Finally, I saw water around the black square where the spring is that you mentioned. I opened the moonroof and added some water to the channel, and it poured in around the rivets and square thing! I'm so bummed that I have all these leaks to fix...I thought I was done wasting my time by buying a much newer truck. Guess not, but thank you
Dude, thank you so much for the video. My roof has been leaking like crazy. Now I know how to fix it.
Thank you so much ,that was exactly what I needed to see !! I'm almost positive I have the same problem.
Oh dang you lucky dog. I thought this was a tough one, lol. You did okay but this is just you showing your courage
Thanks for the video. I quickly found the main leak. I could see light coming through one of the corners of the rectangular piece on the passenger side. Water would have literally poured through. After sealing the rivets and gaps, I have had no further leaking. I was about to take this to Ford before finding your video. You saved me a lot of money and solved the problem!
thanks for the support. I'm glad it helped you out!
Thank you for doing this. Every time after a heavy rain or even wash I can smell it, but not enough to wet anything. Big ups!
Thanks! My 2016 F150 Pano roof leaked like a faucet with the last storm we had. Also guys, be sure to keep a look out for the following issues on around the 2016 models...upper radiator hose problems...mine started ~ 60k. Known design problem, you'll see a leak at the front of engine on ground. VCT Solenoids ~50k-55k...truck will run like crap...die at idle. Lug nuts...two piece design, which are known to swell and become a royal pain to even remove. Two piece lug nuts are used across other brands/models. Recommend Gorilla or another quality lug nut.
Buddy, thanks for taking the time to do this. Super helpful
BEST VIDEO EVER! I just discovered all the same leaking!
Great job on your first video! This has been such a big deal on my truck. My dads was so bad he sold it. I will fix mine your way, thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot for the video. I wanted to check in with you to see if it solved your leak now that it’s been six months. I getting ready to repeat what you said. Thanks
My 2018 is leaking really badly, thank you for this video, I now have a new weekend project to add to the list!
Thank you for taking time to video this repair. I have had my 2017 f150 in the shop 5 times in 3.5 years for this POS sunroof. Didn't ask for it, came with the truck. Within 8 months of purchase the sunroof leaked badly. Had to adjust the glasses (both) because they came incorrectly adjusted. Fast forward 1.5 years. Had to replace both glasses because the rubber seals shrank on both glasses causing severe leaking. Just got it out of shop for rail replacements. Now headliner is rattling so bad with sunroof open I can't use it. Why can't things just work like they are supposed to?
Oh, First Choice Painting & Remodeling LLC......Please film in landscape so we don't have to turn our computer screen sideways. Not everyone watches on phones. Great info bro.
Thank you!!
First step....CLEAR YOUR DRAIN LINES! If even one gets clogged (especially in the front), water backs up where it should not be and you'll have an interior leak.
Great job! Your video definitely led me in the right direction. I'm glad I didn't waste my time with the dealer/service shop. Nothing to replace, just clean up and maintenance.
You're the man, thank you so much for posting this video I cleared out the drain tubes and it wasnt that. Looking forward to doing this to stop my A pillar leak!
That's exactly where mine leaks and I have a puddle on my passenger side floor board. Thanks for the info.
Awesome..Videos help both types..those with the problems and those who will have them. I'm the later and will do this before any issues develop on my 2018 F150 Raptor. Thank you a million times over!
Been trying to figure this problem out for months. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for posting your video. I followed a lot of your advice and it was very helpful.
There are a few changes on the 2020 model. There is a bigger support bar across the front and side that covers the tray where the air diverter is. Also, my issue was that the LF drain tube was kinked near where it exits below the A post. I did seal the rivets and joints with the sealant you suggested. Too bad the Wedi does come in smaller tubes.
Thanks again.
THANK YOU!!!! I, too, kept smelling something. THEN, I was driving in a bad rain and noticed my driver hand hold started to leak EXACTLY where you pointed to. I'll get this fixed ASAP. You saved the day, Sir.
Did it work?
I sincerely thank you for this video. I’ve been looking for something that didn’t show the same old video of clearing out the front drain tubes. My 2016 has been leaking and it has been a thorn my side dealing with it. I’m going to take your video give it a couple views and then try to, do the same thing in the next few weeks. I’ll post again to let you know how I make out but wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post this.
Thank you for this video. I have a 2017 and after every rain, as soon as I start backing out of the driveway water comes pouring in from either the driver or passenger side grab handle pillar or it drips down through the middle map light area onto the gear shifter area. I’ve read all the forums about these notorious sunroof leaks but didn’t want to leave it at a dealer for them to do a repair that might not be a guaranteed fix. This video helps a lot. Much appreciated.
Did this work for you??
Thank you for the video! I thought my drains where plugged up or disconnected and couldn’t find where the leak was coming from. This definitely has to be the reason why my sunroof leaks. Will be doing this.
This was so super helpful! I had a leak for a bit but it always dripped down my passenger A pillar and to the floor. Thought it was just tube leaking and finally looked into it. But the passenger side tube was fine. I finally started pulling the headliner down and found it was way worse then I thought, and all coming in from the rivots on the third metal plate (just behind the B piller).
What your video confirmed was that just trying to seal up the plate/rivot that is leaking is the way to go. I just wish I knew more about good sealant for this so I can make a good choice.
But thank you thank you for this video. I hope to be able to get this awful situation fixed by myself. That means no more stink, and no $$$$ going to the dealer.
Where is Video 2 of 2?
You have to know you know that you can fix it first. Good job!
THANK YOU MAN! I am about to trade my 2014 F150 Lariant Super Crew to my son so that he can put a car seat in the back for my very first Grandchild. This has just gotten to be a problem for my sunroof. The last thing I want to do is trade my son into a big bill or having to live with a leaking roof. I now know how he and I can get after the leak should a simple fix like a stopped-up drain not solve the problem. It is a shame Ford allows this "engineering and build" to continue year after year. Anybody that understands sealing and protecting against water knows that holes in a drain compromises the drain. Even seals silicone will give up over time. It's just poor design. Great job on the video.
Those holes aren’t in a drain. Water isn’t supposed to get in the track where the rivets are ever. If it is, something else is wrong.
You helped me out big time! Thku for your thoughtfulness and sharing
I have the exact same problem on my 2017 F-250 with moon roof. Thanks for the info!
Thanks a lot for that info. I had water in the passenger side floorboard. I sprayed air in both front drain tubes. That fixed it it seems.
Thanks for the video and all your hard work on this. I have a 2021 King Ranch with the same issue. I hope the dealership has figured this out by now, because I'll be taking it back asap!
Quick question if you don’t mind, what problems did you notice that prompted you to go to the dealer? Was water coming through? Wet headliner? Or just smell? I also have a 2021 my headliner isn’t wet and there’s no visible water, but the inside of my truck smells like a wet dog after rain. I just don’t know if mine is actually leaking or if it’s the cloth diffuser that causes the smell, it definitely smells and I have to clean it occasionally.
Great explanation and video details. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
You mentioned that one piece that you sealed back up there the magnet. You said it might be aluminum aluminum is non-ferrous material and is not magnetized it would have to be plain old metal to be a magnet
My drains are clear on my 2015 f150 and only when it rains does water creep in, so I have it disassembled to wait and see and I did lube up the seals as well and its only the drivers A pillar leaking...gutter sealent is what i will use if this turns out to be the problem
Nice.
Will do mine soon.
But don't think magnets stick to aluminum.
Thanks. 😁👍👍👍
Thanks Sean! Mine is an F 350 series. Certainly a good video description of what to look for!
Hey guys I'm here to add my list of issues to the list. When trying to retract my roof the rear seal had stuck(even after wiping with amour-all to leave an oil layer) forcing the gearing to skip in the motor and throwing the roof position off. I reprogrammed (there's solid videos on this) and ever since I've been anal about the seal leaking that exists. Wondering if it's an intentional design because the window seal isn't perfect. This video was very informative and come this spring 🤞 should nothing force me otherwise, I'll be doing this sealant preventatively.
Thank you for being so informative and being helpful in a calm and simple description. Well done brother 👏 my truck is a huge portion of my life and I intend to maintain it with the same enthusiasm.
Thank u, I wasn't sure how to begin with my leak. My truck has been to the dealer 2x already.
My 2017 F350 recently had the tracks replaced. The tech forgot to hook the drain tube for the front passenger side back up. Gotta love it.
Somebody should file a class action lawsuit for these cheap sunroofs and their leaks ! Figure it out ford!
Mine leaks from Pass front grab handle, dropped down to check drain tube, was hooked up and I added a clamp just in case. Still leaks. Dropped down again and removed Satellite antenna and sealed gasket up, now we have a hurricane coming through NC and I looked and floor is soaked and dripping from grab handle still. I guess this will be my next check. Very aggravating.
Purchased a 2015 lariat (70k miles) on 7/22/2024. Cleaned it the next day, headliner was soaked😢.
$2225.10 Dealership is paying but still …..will they do it right? Many people don’t take pride in their work these days.
Thanks for the info.
My super duty has the same musty smell after a rain. Thanks for the video!
This is exactly what I’ve been dealing with! Thanks for pointing this out!
My pleasure. I hope it helps you out. Thanks for supporting the channel.
On my 2017 it wound up being the cab lights leaking. Thxs for the video.
great video! Thank you sooo Much. i just bought my truck on friday.... a mint 2015 f150 lariat...and had my first leak yesterday after a crazy day of rain and my truck was parked facing up-ways on a hill. ! i didn't see any evidence of a prior leak on the headliner because i was looking. im happy to know i can easily fix it.
This was insanely helpful. do you still have your truck?
Hey man thanks for sharing I’ve had this same problem with my truck I know this is an old video but I’d really appreciate a response if you can find the time after the repairs you’ve made have you had any further problems with leaks in the cab cause I’m at my last straw with this damn moonroof and I need a permanent fix I have everything I need to complete this repair I just want to know if this has fixed your problem or not again thank you for this information I was really getting tired of hearing “clean your drains” from everyone I asked and every where I looked I’ve cleaned them multiple times already now and have seen the water pour threw them onto the ground under the truck again thank you sir! Hope to hear back
No problems for 2 years and 30k miles for me personally. I hope it helps you out!
@@614inc thank you so much sir you rock
What I noticed with f-150’s is that when the sunroof drains are restricted or clogged they fill up and spill over on the sunroof air diffuser
Question for you, when you remove the headliner after removing all of the wire harnesses connected onto the headliner do you have to reprogram everything that gets disconnected or will there be inoperative switches ex sunroof sensors whatever else is tied in, just curious before I take it down, thank you sir.
I’m about to buy a new F150. All my previous vehicles have had moonroofs and they’ve never had problems. I really like using my moonroof in the summer but it sounds like the F150’s have a real problem in this department. Do you recommend not optioning the moonroof in?
was able to seal those from the top using electrical tar seal tape strips, so far so good. did not need to remove liner
How did that work so far?
@@arthurperez705 still good
I was wondering if that might work, butyl waterproof tape from the top. Doesn’t interfere with anything and you got in there just by opening the sunroof ?
@@RawLobst3r yup, still good
@@jblaze114 Big Ups my G, Thanx
Wear is the link to get the caulk you used???
Whats the name of it to???
My2013 f150 leaks somewhere on the left side shorting out my BCM. Can't find it.
Thanks…just pulled my headliner down to confirm where my leak is coming from and it’s the same location 🤦🏽♂️
great video, so originally where was the water leaking into the cabin from? currently mine is leaking from the passenger hand grab thing AND in the middle where the sun glasses are held, could this be the same problem?
Mine was leaking from that same handle. Never had it come from the sunglasses compartment but It's definitely possible that you have the same issue.
Thanks for making this video - I have a 2018 F150 and get the same "wet dog" smell in my truck after a rainfall, along with visible water leakage from both "holy shit" handles at the A pillar. I've triple and quadruple checked the drain lines and everything seems to be working fine there, so this has to be the issue.
Have you or anyone else considered sealing this from the top side of the tray instead of from beneath?
Also, if 38,000 people viewed this video that means at least that many are experiencing this problem. How is this? Not a recall or at least a TSB for repair??
How is your repair holding up with Wendi sealant? I used Marine good and it started leaking again after a year.
I just did this caulk repair on my 2016 Limited today. Thanks for posting the video. I noticed that the headliner itself has a plastic trough channel glued to it also, seemingly for any overflow. Has the caulk job cured your issues or caused more? Well, I just did this to mine because I was tired of musty post rain truck and hope this cures it. Thanks for posting!
The sealant I used has cured my issues. Been almost 3 years since I did the job and still going strong today!
Would a sunroof leak run down the inside of the windshield? I have two spots about an inch wide that keep reappearing from the top of the windshield to the bottom in my ‘21. I haven’t noticed any puddling in the floors or dripping anywhere. I feel like this is a fairly recent development. I’ve only had it about 8 months and put 7k miles on it and maybe opened the roof 3 times.
You are a legend. Thank you sir!
My 2016 F150 is wet in the driver's side floorboard...like a puddle WET...after a hard rain. Any thoughts?
Found the same leak in the rivets on my 2012 f150 with the standard sunroof
So what's the cause of water inside when there is no moonroof?
Helped me identify the exact same issue. Thank you
Hope it helps you out. Thanks for the support 👍
Appreciate the content, definitely a big help. Great video!
Thanks very much. I appreciate the support!
Hi very good video do you know another similar product ,for me is almost impossible to get the wedi i takes like 3 days and i have the truck disassemble with no time to wait thanks for your time
Any urethane based sealant that adheres to both plastic and metal will probably suffice. That said, I personally don't recommend anything except Wedi. For me, after all the headache I had already gone through, I didn't chance it.
Thanks I bought the wedi thanks
It’s because they are not supposed to be sealed the water is leaking down onto the track it self and not were the water track is . the reason for the water leaking down wrong is the seal on the back glass shrinks up I work for ford and have fixed this issue plenty of times
The back glass? not the sunroof?
@@arideout yes the seal in the back glass shrinks and causes water to fall into the track and not the water track if you look at the corners we’re the front and rear glass meet you will see a little gap the you can shine your light trough!
@@gift-from-godgaming9316 Thanks, so I’m assuming it would need a new seal then
@@arideout sadly since ford is dumb you can only get the seal with the glass so sadly you need a new rear glass
@@gift-from-godgaming9316 lol guess I’ll just do what this guy did then
Yeah mine has been leaking 2015 ford lariat pano sunroof. I did use waterproof silicone on the rivets in the track but i did take 1 screw a lose but i guess i need 2 tackle thise headliner. Thnx driver side only leaking
My 2018 Ford is liquefying me on the passenger side the dealer asks me for $ 3,200 to install a new frame, did that repair work and what sealant did you use?
I have a 2016 f150. My truck just started leaking after extremely heavy rain. It only come from the overhead console. Did you see where yours leaked inside the cab?
My 2016 f150 has 46000 miles on it and it dosnt leak a drop. next spring I'm going to go through everything, clean and lube, condition weather stripping and make sure drains are free from debris
Super helpful. Thank you!
Did it permanently stop the leak?
You saved me from over-paying or buying a lower mile 2015 Platinum. Thanks.
Dealing with the same issue. Just wondering did you seal the top of the rivets
No I did not. The upper track area was too greasy and therefore I knew I wouldn't get proper adhesion so I didn't bother. Haven't had any issues 3 years later! Hope it helps 👍
@@614inc Seems like you just answered my question I posted about 5 minutes ago. Thanks again for this video.
Great video and usefull information thanks
What sealant did you use?
Water drains into the “water track” and it’s so nerve racking hearing water in the roof. No water gets on seats/upholstery. It just gets into the sunroof and then runs along the water trough.
I have a leak in mine but its the gasket around the glass on the window that retracts. I can see it came apart. Im with the guy that said there shouldn't be any water leaking through the sunroof even tho theres a water trough.
Thanks my Brother , looks like l got my work cut out for me , could you send me the name of the sealant and where to get it thanks a lot my brother
Wedi sealant. Do a Google search. You can find it on the Internet. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Mine just started today. U da man! Thanks
Awesome!! I have a 16 f150 and not a single problem until today. At 60k miles right after paying my truck off I started to get a leak right in the middle of where the switch is. Going to try this to see if it works.
Hey did you ever get around to this? My rear slider button had water leaking from it today and I’m considering doing this repair.
Thanks for your video!
I have an old explorer, ok 20+ years, 170K miles it leaked. I used some roofing cement from lowes.
Thanks for the video, great information. I just want to confirm, everyone expects their sunroof to leak (just noticed mine leaks on the back corners) so this is the solution, not fixing the leak but making it so the water doesn't drain into the cab? I haven't noticed water in the cab, but it seems like the sunroof shouldn't leak in the first place. Thanks!
the sunroof is actually designed to leak in to the rails. the rails are"drain rails". their job is to divert the water to the drain tubes that are found at both ends of the rails and expel the water out of the tubes that run to the bottom of the vehicle. too much water gets in however and causes them to over flow in to areas of the drain rails where water shouldn't get to and that's where the leaks come from. sealing everything up like what i did in the video prevents these leaks from happening
God Bless ya, man!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I've had my 19 f150 for almost 5 months. I want my 07 dakota back. This thing has been nothing but a headache and the dealerships have done nothing but give me the runaround. Blue oval can go... you know the rest.
so helpful thank you!!!
Got a 18 fixing it good stuff. Thanks
Thank you for supporting the channel! Good luck with it.
Did the smell come through ur vents too?
That’s your AC bud
@@beri232 it’s coming from the liner too. The hvac system draws air from inside so the smell blows through the vent
Great info! Thanks.
Thanks for the advice
Thank you for supporting the channel!
Great job tank you
You’re the man
I’m sure I got the same problem as my drains are not plugged. I’ll try that for sure
Thnx 4 your video
“Metal, aluminum,” 😂
Yeah I meant to say steel. Aluminum isn't magnetic. Keep in mind though, that I diagnosed this issue on my own in my driveway and fixed it, 3 years now with no leaks, when countless Ford dealerships and engineers couldn't get it right. So maybe overlook the accidental vocabulary oversight. Or don't 😂
Nice video...however, I have some bad new for you: You didn't actually fix the leak there. That part of the track is never supposed to have water in it, EVER. So if the system is operating properly, those places don't need to be sealed...which is why they're not. Pretty much all sunroof tracks are made more or less the same way as this one.
If water is coming out of those places (and I've seen it before), something else is wrong:
Drains could be stopped up.
On 15's and 16's, there is an updated seal for the front glass...the original lets too much water by and in heavy rains, the drains can't keep up even if they're flowing properly...they get overwhelmed. This can get water into where you saw it.
Only other thing is, and this is a much less common issue, water getting between the glass itself and the frame it's glued to....that will deposit the water into the area where you saw it coming out. Fix for that is also replacing the glass.
You did a nice job sealing those places, but that didn't fix the problem...there's still water where it shouldn't be. The symptom might be alleviated, but the problem remains and you should probably investigate it further.
So no, they do not all leak there. Not if everything is working normally. The ones that DO leak, many times the water will come out in those places, yes....but it's never supposed to be there at all.
The part of the track where you sealed is where the guides slide back and forth. If you remove the glass, you'll see there are 2 channels....one is all greasy and that's where you sealed..that's where the guides are.
The outer one will be dirty and that's where the water is supposed to flow. They are walled off from each other, so again...if water is in the greasy part (and it was if that's where your water was coming from), something else is wrong and it needs to be addressed.
You can look at my channel to see what your track looks like from the top if you need a visual.
I appreciate your feedback and thank you for pointing out to me that I should have also noted in my video that I did in fact blow out all 4 drain lines with an air compressor and a rubber tipped air chuck so as to ensure that I created a super tight seal. All 4 drain lines were operating perfectly fine during the time I was experiencing my leak issue so a clogged drain line was easily ruled out. That said, it has been 6 months since my fix and I have had 0 issues with leakage. I know who you are from watching your videos on RUclips and I know that you are far more of an expert than I am so I will certainly not debate your credibility on your feedback. In fact I believe you did help me diagnose the real issue. I have the original seal around the glass so if, as you point out, Ford has created an updated seal to allow less water to filtrate in to the drain rails to prevent overflow then boom there's the issue. Like you say the portion of my track that is designed to carry the water to the drain lines is more than likely getting overwhelmed with too much water and overflowing in to the greasy outter portion where these rivots are located and then leaking out. In my opinion this still proves me to be right as this is still a very poorly designed system and now for more reasons than just the original one I pointed out. The seal around the glass should have been designed better from the get go and also anytime you have a track with holes punched through it that is located so close in proximity to a track that's sole purpose of existence is to carry water to drain lines, then Ford would certainly have been wise to seal them up from the factory in case of overflow due to heavy rains. My truck new with all the options was around $60k and it's not even a platinum. People spending this much on vehicles shouldn't have to worry about water inside their cabins. Fortunately and most importantly as pertaining to my fix, both tracks do lead to the drain tubes at the end of the tracks so my fix does in fact correct the issue I was experiencing. It's just a shame Ford didn't do it from the start because I as well as everyone else expressing this problem wouldn't have to go through all of this headache to correct what a little bit of sealant could have prevented. Best of luck everyone!
Pacfanweb you seem very knowledgeable. I have a leak and discovered it a pinching drain line at passenger rear. It works and slurps at downhill angle and stops and overflows on another angle. Did you ever hear of this. I built extensions for trough under both glasses to keep water out of track and still leaked so I knew it wasn't issue in this video. This video very helpful though!
@@roybrensinger9219 What year truck?
@@SealofPerfection 2022 brand new 4000miles. Factory mistake?
@@roybrensinger9219 Yep, no doubt.
Seen plenty of those over the years.
BTW, water leaks is my main business, goes hand in hand with sunroofs