mpaton Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 We have a 2014 Transit connect Titanium. Last night, we had some fairly heave rain for about half an hour, and the Transit was sitting outside, parked a little nose high. This morning, my wife wants to show me the cover for the trim cover with the angled slats on the right side rear trim piece, just inside the tailgate. The slats have big water drops on them, and it is wet inside the compartment, which I've never noticed before. So water has got in somehow. I haven't had a detailed look yet, but this van has the factory roof rack system, with 2 cross bars on it. If I hold the back end of the right side longitudinal rail, I can flex it up and down slightly, and I can see the foam seal under it flex as well. So far, that's where I'm looking first when I get more time with it. Has anyone else had experience with roof leaks at the rear? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Lift gate or cargo doors? I had a similar issue, and it was the gasket between the doors at the tip that wasn't sealing tight. Normally not an issue, but a good driving rain with the wind blowing in the right direction would bypass that. Doesn't happen that often, and not a problem driving down the road (even in a recent frog strangler), so I'm not getting too worked up about it, but replacing that IS on my to do list. PS - current solution was to goop the seal with NAPA Silglyde. Great stuff for revitalizing window and door seals. I use it regularly on my Aurora as well - door seals start to whistle, treat them, and just like new. Edited November 9, 2018 by sKiZo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpaton Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Liftgate. I didn't see how a liftgate seal would let water into the compartment behind the trim, but I haven't done the deep dive yet so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Eh ... I'd still try the Sil Glyde. If nothing else, it revitalizes the seals and keeps them soft. The ones on my Aurora are going on 20 years old and original ... Just squeeze some on, rub it in with a throwaway glove, let it soak in for a few minutes, and wipe the excess off with a paper towel. I do that once a year. Do all the door openings and you might just be pleasantly surprised if it quiets down road noise as well. Oh. Check carefully around the third eye brake light as well. Cracked seal there could let water in so it leaks where the wire enters the roof ... Edited November 10, 2018 by sKiZo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 The Transit Connect roof has holes drilled into it, and it is capped with plastic covers. I don't know if any of the roof rails, racks, crossbars are actually installed at the factory. I've seen the techs at the dealerships installing them when they prep the vehicle for sale. I am guessing that it is the seal around the hole where the roof rail mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 If you order the TC with the Rails, they are definitely put on at the factory before the headliner goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpaton Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Had a slightly closer look, and the water does seem to be coming from the right side, so I'm thinking it;s not the center stop light. The seal I saw squishing was under the plastic end cap, which I can't easily get off (and in fact I don't think I want it off). Taking the headliner out looks like quite a lot of work, with potential to break many fasteners, so I may be using some sealant on the outside after all. However, if that is done wrongly, it could trap water, so I'm going to think on it for a while. Thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I believe that your warranty is 3 year bumper to bumper, 5 years for the drivetrain. See if your local dealership can help you out with an after warranty adjustment. After all, it's a 2014. Only 4 years old. Nothing should leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooner Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Mine did that and it was the holes for the roof rack that were leaking. I don't have the rack so it was the rubber seals or whatever they stick in the holes. Luckily I was still under warranty when it happened as it took them a few times to figure it out. They actually changed out my glass in the back of the van and it still was happening so they had to keep digging until they found the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drfeelgood Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 If you have a sunroof you should check the drain holes! If they are plugged with debris that might be causing the leak? Had it happen to me on a Subaru Wagon once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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