Rear hatch water leak solved

[HAHAFiST]

This may not be a new discovery for some but I know a lot of people run into this problem so here’s a YouTube short that'll explain further.

https://youtube.com/shorts/RKbAi_O8opk?feature=share

 

[XR650R]

Nice!

 

[SteveS]

Took a while before I figured out there was sound. It was quite soft. Had to turn the volume way up to hear you. So if I were to summarize, you found that the seam sealer had holes in it and was letting water through?

 

[HAHAFiST]

Took a while before I figured out there was sound. It was quite soft. Had to turn the volume way up to hear you. So if I were to summarize, you found that the seam sealer had holes in it and was letting water through?

that's odd man. i have no issues with audio and play back from my phone for macbook, but yes. I know a lot of guys do everything from the tail lights and below but these tend to be the culprit if the leaks perssist. I've even heard the roof rail seams can open up.

 

[foodtruck]

Thanks for the tip. Took a closer look and found this... thats a crack right in the middle of the sealing strip

 

[foodtruck]

What's interesting is that looking at euro mk7s, they do not have that extra strip on top of the seam. So... known issue that they literally duct taped over?



FWIW, other forums also indicate the failing seams under the black trim between the side panel and the roof https://www.fordownersclub.com/foru...are-wheel-unit/?do=findComment&comment=762150