Replace the rubber seal around the sunroof glass. Once the rubber gets old it loses It's shape and hardens and does not seal anymore. Ask the dealer at Ford or go to an auto glass shop for a new rubber seal.
My 2011 corolla has rust in a few spots where the seal attaches to the glass underneath so the seal is coming off the glass. The moon roof/glass has very thin metal where the glass seal is attached to the rubber seal. Not too much I can do for that but replace the moon roof glass itself.
The product that I've had the best luck with so far is Gorilla glue clear repair. (COMPANY DESCRIPTION) The ideal solution for almost any repair, Gorilla Clear Repair features the strength of Gorilla Tape in a weatherproof, airtight, crystal clear tape. Fix, patch, seal, hold and protect almost any surface with a crystal clear appearance for a perfect fix every time. Details: Clear 1.88" x 27ft It's very clear and not very noticeable if applied with a squeegee pushing all air bubbles out. lasted 6 months on my car perfectly so far.. But it will have to be removed, goo goned, cleaned, and reapplied mid summer time. The Florida sun and heat eventually will cause the plastic side to become brittle but the glue side holds on for dear life. I've used other tapes for quick leaking sunroof fixes and they have all ended up eventually lifting at the edges. Then the edges start to catch air during highway speeds and eventually you end up with fluttering streamers flapping all over the top of your car.
I own one of these cars. The engine & trans are bullet proof but the rest of the car is built like shit. You need a new moonroof glass gasket. Then, blow out the 4 drain holes. Two in front, two in the back with air from a shop compressor. They drain behind each of the 4 wheels from a rubber tube. If you look good enough, you'll find them. People recommend blowing the air through the drain hose from the outlet side (outside the car side). The reason is because if you do it from the inside and it has a bad clog, it will blow the hose off inside nipple. Then you will have a big mess. Use these methods if you plan on using the moonroof and not sealing it. I just sealed mine up today and it looks great. I'm going to tell you how to do it. Since your window still works, it should be cake to clean. Windex all around the inside of the window gasket and a little bit of the top edge of the gasket because the sealant will sit on top just a little bit and you want it to be clean. Use paper towels or a rag to clean the rubber gasket. Use this method to clean around the hole that the widow sits in. Next, repeat this same process but this time with rubbing alcohol. Get the good alcohol that's 90%-99%. Not that 50% crap. Set the window in the up position. Use masking tape or painter's tape. You want to leave a little bit of the body and gasket showing so it has something to bond to. Like 1/32" or 1/64" from the edge of the body & the gasket. Everything is in the preparation. The better you tape, the better it will look. Try to get the squeezable tube caulk instead of the caulk that goes inside the gun for better control. I had to use clear caulk because the one I wanted only came in clear not black. Cut a real small piece off the tip of the caulk on a 45 degree angle. Flat side down, start sealing in the gap. Use a 1+1/2" paint scraper to smooth and get all the excess off. Don't allow the caulk to dry before peeling off the tape. You need to peel the tape while its still wet. I did it in 2 halves. like 2 "U"'s. Caulk, scrape smooth, peel the tape off. Don't do this in the direct sun. The caulk will dry too fast. Work in the shade. Next you will have to disable the moonroof switch. That plastic part that holds the switch and the light lenses pops right off with your fingers. You can either cut the power wire or remove the switch. I removed my switch and covered the back of the hole with a piece of paper filled in with a black marker. It looks good! You can't tell! Disconnect the battery while doing the switch. If that roof moves, it will break the seal and all that work for nothing. I used this gnarly stuff. "GE Window and Door advanced silicone 2.8 fl. oz. White squeezable tube with a gold & blue label. 100% waterproof". Got it at Walmart. That's why they call me Mr. Lincoln. You owe me one cheeseburger for this.
Well you might notta helped him, but you helped me! My 01 Volvo has an inoperable sunroof that I don't intend on fixing mechanically. It's loose and I can push it up and pick off pieces of gasket by hand. I will try your method. I want that baby to be immovable and water right
I was going to use the flex rubber pain, with a small makeup brush, but after reading a few replies, it's alot of work for am almost 75, this issue with my MKZ, 2011 is not gona be good for me, so Tue she goes to Metro Ford, a least I'll get a warranty and i wount be in pain trying to be to independent , that's why I don't have a relationship now. .lolo it keeps men away, on top of the fact the kind of car I own, plus it's chromed out, wheels and all 4 bottom doors, lolo you feel me on this!!!, chow and good luck to all who have this issue with there sun roof.
@VitaliyKofman I wasn't sure if you used the tape or the seal. I used the tape and it was OK for a bit but it cracked right at the seam so all the water went right back in.
Im having an issue lije this on 04 caddy srx... lmao this guy just sealed his roof then opened it lol... im considering sealing my sunroof all the wY around n pray it stops leaking
:)) I sealed it with hopes of the sealant plugging any small holes in the gasket, but I still wanted the roof to function. It ended up being just a bad gasket so when that got replaced (there is another video in that) problem was solved. It was interesting to experiment.
@@VitaliyKofman no it made it interesting that’s for sure!!! My sister has a leak in her double Sun roof but the Sun roof doesn’t work and it’s wayyy too expensive to get fixed so she doesn’t mind not using it she just wants the leak fixed. Thanks for posting this.. it really helped for us to get an idea of what we should do.
@@VitaliyKofman yup that’s what I was thinking with I watched this.. you are wanting to use yours so it’s prob more difficult but to just seal it and keep it shut it would prob hold well. And from watching your video I know she’ll need to tape along the glass as well and cover everything else with plastic for protection. Don’t want to deal with having to scrape or clean off all those little pieces
Yep. A little bit of prep work will save her a lot of post cleanup. I was just winging it 😂 It cleaned up ok - I got follow up videos on that if you are interested
You should not have done that. What you explained as your problem is perfectly normal. A sunroof glass is not water tight There is a drain system in place to remove the water that seaps in. When you had your glass in the vent position, the part that you put your hand on is part of the drain system. I've installed sunroofs for twenty five years and I have had to explain this to a lot of people.
I honestly doubt that repair will hold and I would bet money it would have leaked again once you cut through the flex seal. If anything I think that will cause your gasket to further degrade as it gets older and hardens. If I were you I would just throw in the towel, try to clean all of that mess off before it fully cures and buy a new gasket. You can still get them from Ford for around $100. I am not sure how easy it would be to install it and how much if any tear down you would need to do to install it but that would seem to be your best option.
Thank you! I actually have an appointment set this Saturday at a dealership for another issue (video coming soon) so I will inquire about that gasket. Would rather pay a bit more, but to have it done right since I'm apparently not that handy. This will also give me new material for more videos :)
You have No Gasket in your BAD spot! Its deteriorated So Bad ... its non existant!!! Try spending $25.00 and BUY a NEW GASKET!!! Not Rocket Science, basic Logic, deductive reasoning & common sense.
I’ll tell you that I did ship through the first few minutes then watched when you actually started doing things bc I also like for people to get to the point but then I stopped skipping through bc you were so dramatic I couldn’t stop watching, it was entertaining. So maybe start off at the point to get people watching then chit chat through the video. I just know I skip a lot of videos if they aren’t starting the video off with what I clicked on it to see. But once I’m in, I’m in. I enjoyed the video
Hi there, did this permanently fix the issue?? Im having the same issue on ford fusion. Dealer didnt have the weather stripping. No where to find it.
I ended up replacing the gasket that fixed it.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Replace the rubber seal around the sunroof glass. Once the rubber gets old it loses It's shape and hardens and does not seal anymore. Ask the dealer at Ford or go to an auto glass shop for a new rubber seal.
Thanks! That's my plan since anything I do is only temporary. Appointment is set this Saturday.
@@VitaliyKofman
Great!!
Use a razzor blade to clean your sunroof glass with that over spray on there.👍
Thank you! I'll visit the dealer Saturday and will re-assess the decision to fix anything involving water in the future
Places around my area quoted me prices that are greater than what my car is worth to replace the seal. Gonna just take the makeshift fixes for now :/
My 2011 corolla has rust in a few spots where the seal attaches to the glass underneath so the seal is coming off the glass. The moon roof/glass has very thin metal where the glass seal is attached to the rubber seal. Not too much I can do for that but replace the moon roof glass itself.
Can u tell me what type of tape is usable to cover the edges until I can get it fixed
Sure. This is just regular masking take for painting.
The product that I've had the best luck with so far is Gorilla glue clear repair.
(COMPANY DESCRIPTION)
The ideal solution for almost any repair, Gorilla Clear Repair features the strength of Gorilla Tape in a weatherproof, airtight, crystal clear tape. Fix, patch, seal, hold and protect almost any surface with a crystal clear appearance for a perfect fix every time.
Details:
Clear
1.88" x 27ft
It's very clear and not very noticeable if applied with a squeegee pushing all air bubbles out. lasted 6 months on my car perfectly so far.. But it will have to be removed, goo goned, cleaned, and reapplied mid summer time. The Florida sun and heat eventually will cause the plastic side to become brittle but the glue side holds on for dear life. I've used other tapes for quick leaking sunroof fixes and they have all ended up eventually lifting at the edges. Then the edges start to catch air during highway speeds and eventually you end up with fluttering streamers flapping all over the top of your car.
I just used clear waterproof repair tape to seal the edges of sunroof and it worked. It’s just a temporary hack until i get it fixed properly.
I own one of these cars. The engine & trans are bullet proof but the rest of the car is built like shit. You need a new moonroof glass gasket. Then, blow out the 4 drain holes. Two in front, two in the back with air from a shop compressor. They drain behind each of the 4 wheels from a rubber tube. If you look good enough, you'll find them. People recommend blowing the air through the drain hose from the outlet side (outside the car side). The reason is because if you do it from the inside and it has a bad clog, it will blow the hose off inside nipple. Then you will have a big mess. Use these methods if you plan on using the moonroof and not sealing it. I just sealed mine up today and it looks great. I'm going to tell you how to do it. Since your window still works, it should be cake to clean. Windex all around the inside of the window gasket and a little bit of the top edge of the gasket because the sealant will sit on top just a little bit and you want it to be clean. Use paper towels or a rag to clean the rubber gasket. Use this method to clean around the hole that the widow sits in. Next, repeat this same process but this time with rubbing alcohol. Get the good alcohol that's 90%-99%. Not that 50% crap. Set the window in the up position. Use masking tape or painter's tape. You want to leave a little bit of the body and gasket showing so it has something to bond to. Like 1/32" or 1/64" from the edge of the body & the gasket. Everything is in the preparation. The better you tape, the better it will look. Try to get the squeezable tube caulk instead of the caulk that goes inside the gun for better control. I had to use clear caulk because the one I wanted only came in clear not black. Cut a real small piece off the tip of the caulk on a 45 degree angle. Flat side down, start sealing in the gap. Use a 1+1/2" paint scraper to smooth and get all the excess off. Don't allow the caulk to dry before peeling off the tape. You need to peel the tape while its still wet. I did it in 2 halves. like 2 "U"'s. Caulk, scrape smooth, peel the tape off. Don't do this in the direct sun. The caulk will dry too fast. Work in the shade. Next you will have to disable the moonroof switch. That plastic part that holds the switch and the light lenses pops right off with your fingers. You can either cut the power wire or remove the switch. I removed my switch and covered the back of the hole with a piece of paper filled in with a black marker. It looks good! You can't tell! Disconnect the battery while doing the switch. If that roof moves, it will break the seal and all that work for nothing. I used this gnarly stuff. "GE Window and Door advanced silicone 2.8 fl. oz. White squeezable tube with a gold & blue label. 100% waterproof". Got it at Walmart. That's why they call me Mr. Lincoln. You owe me one cheeseburger for this.
Thanks, but the new gasket solved it 😀
@@VitaliyKofman Kewl.
Well you might notta helped him, but you helped me! My 01 Volvo has an inoperable sunroof that I don't intend on fixing mechanically. It's loose and I can push it up and pick off pieces of gasket by hand. I will try your method. I want that baby to be immovable and water right
I was going to use the flex rubber pain, with a small makeup brush, but after reading a few replies, it's alot of work for am almost 75, this issue with my MKZ, 2011 is not gona be good for me, so Tue she goes to Metro Ford, a least I'll get a warranty and i wount be in pain trying to be to independent , that's why I don't have a relationship now. .lolo it keeps men away, on top of the fact the kind of car I own, plus it's chromed out, wheels and all 4 bottom doors, lolo you feel me on this!!!, chow and good luck to all who have this issue with there sun roof.
Or just pull the fuse
Should com with straw. Cant open sunroof after that? I got same problem same area
I ended up taking all the flex seal stuff off and replacing the gasket. It's back to normal now 😀
Sounds good. Thanks much
I would of used black silicone windshield sealer, in a caulking gun. Flex seal too thin.
My sunroof is having a hard time opening.......Yea I wonder why😂
This does not work with the flex seal tape. It dried up and crack and was no good.
I fixed it properly in the later videos
@VitaliyKofman I wasn't sure if you used the tape or the seal. I used the tape and it was OK for a bit but it cracked right at the seam so all the water went right back in.
Two videos, and the first is 30 minutes long?
Omg should’ve covered everything in plastic and put tape in the window too
Yeah, wasn't too smart on my part 😁
Yes..I sealed my leaking steering rack. But said let set 2 days
Flex Seal is pretty good product overall.
Im having an issue lije this on 04 caddy srx... lmao this guy just sealed his roof then opened it lol... im considering sealing my sunroof all the wY around n pray it stops leaking
:)) I sealed it with hopes of the sealant plugging any small holes in the gasket, but I still wanted the roof to function. It ended up being just a bad gasket so when that got replaced (there is another video in that) problem was solved. It was interesting to experiment.
Omg why are you trying to open the sunroof.
😂 this guys so dramatic 😆 “oh God.. oh no!!”
I wasn't sure what to expect 🤣
@@VitaliyKofman no it made it interesting that’s for sure!!! My sister has a leak in her double Sun roof but the Sun roof doesn’t work and it’s wayyy too expensive to get fixed so she doesn’t mind not using it she just wants the leak fixed. Thanks for posting this.. it really helped for us to get an idea of what we should do.
Happy to help. That flex seal stuff is great if you just want to glue it shut. Helped me get the leak to stop until I fixed it with the new gasket.
@@VitaliyKofman yup that’s what I was thinking with I watched this.. you are wanting to use yours so it’s prob more difficult but to just seal it and keep it shut it would prob hold well. And from watching your video I know she’ll need to tape along the glass as well and cover everything else with plastic for protection. Don’t want to deal with having to scrape or clean off all those little pieces
Yep. A little bit of prep work will save her a lot of post cleanup. I was just winging it 😂 It cleaned up ok - I got follow up videos on that if you are interested
Alright my man…..allllllrighty
This video was too funny.
LOL, looking back at the experience, I probably went a bit too far :DD
Exactly 😂 I was cracking up!! It was so interesting and entertaining! Also informative
Next time try cleaning the sunroof drains running down the pillar between the door window and the windshield! 😂 you tube is your friend my man!
Thanks. This been fixed a while back and I have follow up videos on that.
I cleaned mine and it's still leaking 😒
Love this guy
Assuming you mean Phil Swift :)
You destroyed your sunroof.
Not really, this is my earlier video and there are other updates - th-cam.com/video/9SngggzIsuQ/w-d-xo.html
It was fixed and works fine.
Be careful u may burn out motor
This is one of my older videos. It was fixed with a new gasket so it's all good now.
You should not have done that. What you explained as your problem is perfectly normal. A sunroof glass is not water tight There is a drain system in place to remove the water that seaps in. When you had your glass in the vent position, the part that you put your hand on is part of the drain system. I've installed sunroofs for twenty five years and I have had to explain this to a lot of people.
Don't do this, this is all bad. Use a different product unless you plan in junking your car after you are done using it
Please see other videos. It's all 👍
I honestly doubt that repair will hold and I would bet money it would have leaked again once you cut through the flex seal. If anything I think that will cause your gasket to further degrade as it gets older and hardens. If I were you I would just throw in the towel, try to clean all of that mess off before it fully cures and buy a new gasket. You can still get them from Ford for around $100. I am not sure how easy it would be to install it and how much if any tear down you would need to do to install it but that would seem to be your best option.
Thank you! I actually have an appointment set this Saturday at a dealership for another issue (video coming soon) so I will inquire about that gasket. Would rather pay a bit more, but to have it done right since I'm apparently not that handy.
This will also give me new material for more videos :)
@@VitaliyKofman FYI the FoMoCo Part No. is 6W1Z-5451884-AA and it is about $140 on eBay
@@tyler2610 Thank you, so much! The dealership will probably want $200+ :)
@@VitaliyKofman I wouldn't doubt it. I would look into it, you may be able to take off the old one and put it on yourself.
It will fix the problem
Should’ve taped the glass too dummy..
LOL! I should have just replaced the gasket right away. Rookie mistake 😁
This is some fuked up stuff😂
This is my oldie but goodie video 🤣
You have No Gasket in your BAD spot! Its deteriorated So Bad ... its non existant!!! Try spending $25.00 and BUY a
NEW GASKET!!!
Not Rocket Science, basic Logic, deductive reasoning & common sense.
Bruh get 2 the point
Good drugs
LOL! The scariest thing is that I was 100% sober and clean when I came up with that great idea :DD
K
It ended up a rotten gasket from age, but these cars do have a defect from myriad of other ways they can leak.
Talk too long, get to the point.
Thanks for the comment! My style is to show and tell so I talk as I shoot. Do you suggest I make videos shorter or just talk less?
I’ll tell you that I did ship through the first few minutes then watched when you actually started doing things bc I also like for people to get to the point but then I stopped skipping through bc you were so dramatic I couldn’t stop watching, it was entertaining. So maybe start off at the point to get people watching then chit chat through the video. I just know I skip a lot of videos if they aren’t starting the video off with what I clicked on it to see. But once I’m in, I’m in. I enjoyed the video
Thanks! Appreciate the comment and suggestions 😊