I have the same problem with by 2012 Focus. We call them the bat wings and have a game where when we go on a road trip we count how many focus's we can see on the motorway with the same problem :-) Thank you for posting the video and the useful amazon link.
Just used this fix on my 2018 Ford Cmax. I found double sided tape worked well I picked the 10mm wide 3m tape you recommend. Thanks for advice hopefully will last a couple of years !
This is a very helpful how to fix video and materials are easy to order. Thanks for this. Another tip is that you can use a heat gun to remove the original double sided tape. On my car most of the tape was stuck to the rubber and with the heat gun I could peel it of and clean the rubber. The glue residu on the metal is much easier to remove. On the rubber I could not get this thin sticky layer removed. But I could at least get the foam piece of the old original tape, which is between the two adhesive layers, removed. The foam has a pretty open structure and is usually filled with dust so it needs to be removed for proper adhesion.
This is exactly how I fixed the door seals on my 2017 FoRS. While the bottom is holding strong, the sides are pulling loose. Ford released a TSB stating the wire inside the seal is the culprit.
The same problem has happened to my 2017 Focus. Thanks for the video. We appear to be driving very similar cars. mine is also deep impact blue, with the same wheels as yours. Mine is a 1.5 tdci. How have you enjoyed yours so far?
I absolutely love the Focus, never expected to keep it so long however its just so well built with everything in the right place. 2.0 tdci good power. good MPG Love it!
I have the same problem with by 2012 Focus. We call them the bat wings and have a game where when we go on a road trip we count how many focus's we can see on the motorway with the same problem :-) Thank you for posting the video and the useful amazon link.
Brilliant video, thank you SO much - gave me the confidence to DIY!!
Just used this fix on my 2018 Ford Cmax. I found double sided tape worked well I picked the 10mm wide 3m tape you recommend. Thanks for advice hopefully will last a couple of years !
It’s 10mm tape ?
This is a very helpful how to fix video and materials are easy to order. Thanks for this. Another tip is that you can use a heat gun to remove the original double sided tape. On my car most of the tape was stuck to the rubber and with the heat gun I could peel it of and clean the rubber. The glue residu on the metal is much easier to remove. On the rubber I could not get this thin sticky layer removed. But I could at least get the foam piece of the old original tape, which is between the two adhesive layers, removed. The foam has a pretty open structure and is usually filled with dust so it needs to be removed for proper adhesion.
How random!?!? I was looking for a quick solution for my Focus, and I stumble on your video. 🙂 Hope you're well.
Where is the link to the tape please? Thanks
how thick is the tape? There are multiple options on the links you provided.
My Focus has the same issue. How long does the fix last?
This is exactly how I fixed the door seals on my 2017 FoRS. While the bottom is holding strong, the sides are pulling loose. Ford released a TSB stating the wire inside the seal is the culprit.
Thanks for the video, I also didn't know if I must take the car in at Ford. I now know I can do it myself. Thanks
What size tape is required to fix the issue/weatherstrip? Thanks
Hi please check the description I put some links in there for ease
Thanks
Hello. What cleaner should I buy? Any trade names please. Fab video by the way.
Any general cleaner will work
Tar remover
Can’t see the link to the tape
www.amazon.co.uk/CANOPUS-Waterproof-Adhesive-Automotive-Surfaces/dp/B08LCFVPY4/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=3m%2Bdouble%2Bsided%2Btape%2Bautomotive&qid=1656968837&sprefix=3m%2Bdouble%2Bsided%2Btape%2B%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-19&th=1
Ordered some tape, cheers, I had been using Command Strips. 😬
I used superglue. Has held for two years now.
I reckon high powered car wash hoses cause this.
The same problem has happened to my 2017 Focus. Thanks for the video. We appear to be driving very similar cars. mine is also deep impact blue, with the same wheels as yours. Mine is a 1.5 tdci. How have you enjoyed yours so far?
I absolutely love the Focus, never expected to keep it so long however its just so well built with everything in the right place. 2.0 tdci good power. good MPG Love it!
Did it last .
Yes mine lasted a good 3 years but the passenger needed a little refit after that, pretty good going though
Class mate, thanks.
Hope it helps my car ...
Thanks
Yes it will
👍👍👍.Thank you
This happened to me recently… driving me nuts
This is such a common issue, Ford should be repairing them free of charge. I won’t buy a Ford again.
I think you mean ‘coming’
Tried this double sided tape but the adhesion is very poor in my opinion, especially for the price. I'm looking for something else.