Ford Focus Water Leaking into Boot
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- How to Repair, No New Parts Required.
This Ford Focus is a MK3, 2012 model year, and the boot / trunk is really wet. Water ingress all around the spare wheel.
I show in the video how find the fault and how to repair.
You may also need to seal the rear vents behind the bumper, I have another video on this job, the link is, • Ford Focus Water leak ...
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Same problem here.Only discovered it by chance today whilst looking for the locking wheel nut.Was dry about 6 weeks ago but the recent heavy rain must've shown it up.Will have a go at this when weather is better.Dried it all out for now.
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Got the same issue on my fiesta, hopefully it's caused by the same fault, going to get those lights off as soon as possible to check. Very helpful video!
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@@aaanton11 fixed it, took the lights off and applied vaseline to all seals before replacing, haven't experienced issues since
My mistake, sorry - you are quite right. Water coming in through these seals does indeed come into the boot. However my leak was higher up.
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Really useful video. A body shop had failed to tighten up their replacement for wingnut (which they either broke or lost!) allowing water to seep in and fill up the box section. I used silicone as additional sealant. All we need now is some rain to test it...
just check these as well, ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thank you for the video pal, very easy to follow and knowledgeable
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Don't think you solved it, that much water means it's coming in the air vents under the bumper
Yes you are correct, like I say in the description, You may also need to seal the rear vents behind the bumper, I have another video on this job, the link is, ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
had the same leak, turned out to be the roof rails near the boot end, used some black strong silicone underneath each rail
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Good find 👍. If this is anything like the MK2 they are notorious for leaking at the spot welded seam at the gutter joining roof to rear quarter and on the seams around the rear boot hinges. Fills the boot much the same.
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watched your video going to try and do the repair tomorrow many thanks very informative
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Giving this a try as after two garage visits (different mechanics) still leaking...DIY here i come..nice simple video...cheers 🍻
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The water collects in the bottom corner of the rear quarters. Underneath the car in the bottom of the quarters are 2 bungs you can remove so the water drains out. So Ford obviously realised this would be a problem at the design stage.
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2 years of water in boot I'm doing it tomorrow big thanks 🙏
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Did it solve the leak?
Did it work?
Thanks for this video, it's a been big help. Had a go today sorting out what will hopefully be the last of my water problem!!
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Thanks for the video. Hopefully this will cure my leaking boot!
If not this will ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html the most common issue on these focuses Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Sheffield Wednesday top 🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I was thinking are you a supporter. Yeah I’ve got a leak in my boot and In the back seats it’s all wet. I haven’t got a clue what is going on 🤷🏻♂️
This will be the issue, my son played for the owls, I robbed his old kit!! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 haha I actually don’t mind Sheffield Wednesday. I always look out for their results must have a soft spot for them. Yeah I’m gonna take off the lights at the rear and have a look. My model is 2007 so it’s the long lights. Just a bit baffled why the back seats are wet.
Thank you. It has been really useful.
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I don't think the leaky seal you found is the cause of the problem. Any water coming in through these seals falls to the ground rather than into the boot. I had the same problem and it was coming from a tiny crack in the welding between the roof and side of the car. I proved it by pouring water onto the roof and watching it coming into the car slightly higher up and more interior to the car than the upper bolt hole that you seal in your video. I had already tried your solution but when it didn't solve the problem investigated further.
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That was a very useful video as many cars can leak from the boot so thank you but get rid of that peak cap. It gets in the way !
I know the hat was a mistake, but it was cold, and I had been working on the starter motor, you will be pleased to know I have just ordered a Garage heater so the hat can stay off😂, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 Wow .who's getting posh
Hello there, great video.
I have a leak in my focus - would you be able to quote me for a fix like you showed?
Thanks 😊
Thank you for sharing this it was a great piece of information.
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I fixed mine Mk 3 2012 with the vent issue but now have another a lot higher up was working water the hose pipe near the seam weld near the hinges on the near side and it started coming through the double skinned part does this model suffer from bad panel sealing also the paint has come of the old bead sealant
Not normally any issues, unless the car has had a previous body repair, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
New you were Leicester soon as you started talking .. great vid hope it sorts my boot leak out
Definitely Leicester, this will fix your issue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
As a plumber
I approve this video
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Thank you
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Hi would this sort of leak travel to the footwells too as mine are soaked. Sold to us as a dodgy wet car unfortunately. Garage has had it in lots and can't find the leak, next job there going to try the back bumper filters?
Yes I have a video on that one too, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Also daft question but when you pierce the bottom to let the water out, do you seal that back up so it doesn't let rain in again?
You can leave it open, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Another source for a leak in these cars is the air vents behind the rear bumper due to the failed seals around them.
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is this the same fix for a 2010 plate? water seems to be in the same place but the lights are different and I cant find the bungs underneath to drain
You may also need to seal the rear vents behind the bumper, I have another video on this job, the link is, ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html
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hi there
i have a ford focus diesel econetic 2010 when i turn ignition key engine malfunction light comes on and i hear a clicking noise coming from engine compartment fuse box any help would be great
There is a fuse box control unit behind the glove box disconnect all the connectors and then reconnect, usually works, possible its also this issue video link is ua-cam.com/video/mGYZXqcyU1c/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 THANKS FOR REPLYING,I HAVE JUST TRIED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSEBOX SEVERAL FUSES ARE NOT LIGHTING UP THE TESTER,TRIED NEW FUSES BUT THERE IS STILL NO RESPONSE WITH THE CIRCUIT TESTER,THE STARTER MOTOR IS OK,AS AN AUTO ELECTRITION PUT TWO WIRES IN ONE OF THE RELAYS AND THE STARTER MOTOR STARTED STRAIGHTAWAY
@@aaanton11 hello again--where would i find the ecu earth wire--focus diesel 2010 model,could be a bad earth,my engine compartment fuses dont light up my fuse tester,when changing them for new fuses for new ones still the same
hi pretty sure this isnt the leak have repaired a dozen of these for water leaks you need to remove the rear bumper very easy then on the ns and os there are the rear vents remove them and the box sections will be full of water as the vents leak you can remove the grommets and dry the box section out and seal or replace the vents.
You might be right, this could also be a issue, bit the light seal was definitely leaking, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I made in my focus these 2 process, seal the lights and seal the grommets "inside" of rear bumper. I hope to have fixed the water coming in 🤞
yep, had exactly that fix done in February, really thought it was sorted. Today have found after recent heavy rain and just parked outside, its leaking again, feel so angry at Ford, will never buy another!
Ho would this leak travel to the footwells of thy
It will find its way forward under breaking, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi mate my ford focus 2015 boot keep opening itself on random time...will you assist me how to find out the problem and fix it...thanks
I would check the boot wiring loom around the hinges, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I've got water coming into my boot aswell on my hyundai i20.
Right hand side.
Sealed the rear light with clear silicone,and it's still leaking.
Any idea buddy.
Cheers
check the rear vents, like in this video,ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi any advice buddy for 308 peugeot water leaks boot .I have sealed lights and air vents still water leaks nightmare
Sunroof drain tubes blocked, aerial seal leak, rear washer jet pipe leaking, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
There is no sunroof no jet pipe usless help
Would this be the most likely cause on the Fiesta Style. Mine is on the passenger side boot.
Possibly, or the vents behind the bumper might be the issue, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video. My Son just bought the focus ecoboost 2014 and has exactly the same problem.
Also i've noticed the same 'patchwork' at the side of the wheel as on yours. I thought it might have
been in an accident, but yours is the same! Is this the same on all focus's? Thanks
I believe so, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Many cars are like that, it's sound deadening by adding weight to reduce resonances. Nothing to worry about 👍
Mine leaks bad I thought it was wear the garage had rushed cleaning it to sell it. The last owner clearly used the car to transport gardening stuff. But now the rains back the boot is full
its a nice easy repair to do, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I have sealed my focus mk2 from everywhere and still leaking. Got my crazy 🥲
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I’ve got the same problem. Now my seats are going mouldy it’s so frustrating.
@@robertrichardson4699 me too, my car stinks mouldy. Have you checked the air vents behind bumpers?
Same. Mine's now leaking from both sides of boot. Should have been recalled the amount of people with same issues
@@nickig5266 I agree, I spoke with Ford customer services not interested. I asked how many people had been in touch about the problem which is obviously a design fault. They refused an answer. I am thinking of do an FOI to find out and challenge.
From having this problem did anyone experience any radio interference and cutting out with static noise?
Not from water ingress, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
That's unlikely the source it's the vents behind rear bumper
They also leak, I will check those next time I see the car, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Agreed, it won’t do any harm to seal the lights too, but the vents behind the bumper are most likely the cause. Pull the bungs out on each side behind the bumper and check first, if the water runs out and/or the sound damping material is saturated then it’s off with the bumper.
I have the plugs under the vents pulled out still leaking but see the occasional drop of water from the rear light. You was spot on about Ford not clipping the wire, I had both boot bulbs unconnected but in the light compartment.
Water coming from inside bumper bar 4 went…need silicone and have 2 black box both side remove 2 rubber also
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We hope that Ford will review the design of car to avoid this matter. It’s a little big issue! The IP of a car should be more than 68. Thank you
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Main reason for leaks into boot are the air vents behind the bumper
Quick fix below
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Yes I have done those here ua-cam.com/video/1VUH5GeMmoI/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Was this the issue or was it the vents?
This sorted the leak on this one, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi have ford focus 2011 coming water inside
I see this video's so now I'm relaxed
I think my problem is solved
How can I contact you
I'm living Plymouth
I want to show my car I want to solve this problem
Thank you
just do like in the video👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 sure how can I contact you I have same problem in my car
Hi man I had the same problem but my car lose the electrical power completely when looking for the leaking
Did your battery go flat from the boot light being on for so long? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 it was that, the mechanic told me so. Thanks
What’s the paste called
Link to Boss White sealant on Amazon, amzn.to/3ahKEA7 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
It's actually Fords engineering flaw. All Ford owners, especially the focus are finding the boots n inside car flooded. Ford should be stopping such production and paying its customers compensations!!!
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With mine there was so much water in the boot that it ran down under the rear passenger seat and soaked the carpet in the foot well.
that is common, which sometimes make you think the leak is in the front!!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@Simba Gaming I did more or less. So first thing that was done was to apply silicone sealant round all the bolt holes under the rear lights inside the boot as well. That took care of most of it but I still found mold growing in a streak on one side of the boot afterwards where water ran down. The sealant was actually done by the used car dealer I bought it from but it didn't quite fix it. No wonder they parked it inside the dealership but anyway.
Feeling up into the column up above (the one to the side of the rear glass above the rear lights) I found that was a bit damp too. I then applied more sealant round every joint on the top of that column and round the plate where the boot lid side support arm is bolted to it. Other similar ford models also apparently have issues under the plastic strips on the roof so you might want to check under them too.
@@bythedead1 did you manage to stop it all together?
@@sorrytruthhurts yes I did.
Just found my spare flooded today. I’m pissed
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No need too remove light I ha e video of it with lights in just below
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WAWAW
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This is such a fucking crap car cannot wait to sell mine after I fix this shit.
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It’ll still absolutely stink tho
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@@aaanton11 no problem