Ford S-Max 2014 | rain water leaks |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- 💧 This S-Max is still leaking water from the bottom of the doors, despite somebody's previous attempt at repairing the leaks with a very generous amount of sealant. We will remove the door cards and check out the door membranes and replace if need be.
We are not surprised to find the rear air vents leaking, as they do on all makes of car over a certain age. We'll remove the rear bumper and replace these with new ones.
This Ford also has the issue of cracks appearing around the seams on the rear door hinges. Modern cars are usually spot welded and this doesn't create waterproof seams, so instead they apply a sealant along the seams and paint over it. Over time this can harden and shrink, so as the car flexes as it goes around corners, these seams can crack and let in water. The solution is straightforward, we will just apply new sealant over the top.
The car isn't too wet, but it seems somebody has tackled some of the problems before and may well have attempted to dry the car. There is evidence that there has been water getting into the boot and running under the back carpets for a long time, and there is plenty of mould.
Before we start work on a car, we decontaminate it with an antifungal and antimicrobial for exactly this reason. Otherwise, it isn't safe for us to work on; mould is a problem that needs to be taken seriously. Even so, we would recommend this car be cleaned and decontaminated properly, especially if it's used for the school run.
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⚡ Electricity and water is a dangerous combination. This is especially the case with electric and hybrid cars, but most modern cars have electronic control units in areas which are prone to water ingress. These are easily damaged and can be expensive to replace.
💥 Areas that need to be accessed to fix water leaks may contain airbags. These are explosive and can be quite sensitive. Tampering with them could lead to serious injury.
☣️ Cars that have been damp for a prolonged period often contain mould, mildew and dangerous bacteria. Mould spores can seriously affect the health of people with asthma, the old, very young, and people with compromised immune systems. Mould should always be taken seriously.
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Many thanks for this informative video. My 2016 S Max has just developed a similar problem but I will have to ask the main dealer to replace the whole carpet as mould has developed in some places. I wish I had become aware of this issue earlier.
How do you fix the rear air vent issue?
I feel so sorry for the owner😪😪water leak in a car is bad and can be difficult to solve
How do you fix that roof cracks?
With a sealant over the cracks.
How do you access the rear vents to remedy the leak???
You need to take the back bumper off.