Ford focus boot leak fix. have sealed lights but still coming in.

Ford focus boot leak fix. 2K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by FocusBoomer May 24, 2022 N In this video, we tackle a water leak on a Focus ST. I’ve spent over $300 on new weather strips for the doors and windows and nothing seems to work. ive read the main areas are the boot hinges and the roof Jan 5, 2016 · A grease leak is the first symptom that is most commonly associated with a bad or failing CV boot. Identify and repair a significant leak in my 2012 Ford Focus originating at the seam between the quarter panel and roof. Just very poor design from Ford. Read online about the vents behind the bumper and sent it to my local body repair guy. Noticed my passenger rear footwell damp and have traced it back to water sitting in the boot, possibly coming in from the sides? Anyone had similar and know of a fix? Regards 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Ford Focus! Focus RS, ST, S, SE, SEL, and Titanium! Ford Focus water leak in boot/rear footwells Fix leak repair Ford focus: Water in Boot / Trunk easy fix rear bumper removal - how to step by step - sealed vents Dave50Bat 2. What I'm wondering is if anybody else has had to deal with this, and if they found a suitable CV-boot kit from another vehicle that fits? May 24, 2022 · Water in boot boot leak leaking raining water Jump to Latest 1. " But, as I said, many people believe split boots often leak if not installed perfectly and are a bad idea. In this episode I cover all the main leak locations, and show the solutions to stop water ingress into the boot area for the 4 problem areas I had on my Focus 2011 model! Aug 12, 2017 · I have a leak in the boot of my Mk3 Focus. I keep sucking out the water with a special vacuum cleaner but it keeps returning. Drive the car and you'll hear the water slosh inside the fender/footwell. Only had my 2012 Zetec S nearly 2 weeks and noticed a bit of a funny smell. I thought this may have been resolved when the MK3. Jan 6, 2022 · From what I remember the plastic strips fitted either side of the tailgate glass were to fix issues with water running into the boot when you opened the tailgate - they weren’t a fix for general water leaks. Feb 10, 2024 · After getting lots of condensation inside overnight I discovered that the rear driver side seat was quite wet but only at the bottom of the back, not the seat itself. 5 came along but this morning after a night of very very heavy rain here I came to the boot to find water in the spare wheel well. Comes in under light fitting above where spare wheel Dec 13, 2022 · Water leak in boot Think i'm jinxed with this car, has anybody had problems with water leaking into boot whilst boot is shut dealer says its a known problem with focus not specifically ST reckons its missing sealant around hatch hinge or under roof rail runner. The well under the spare wheel is very wet and the insulation material is soaked Dec 16, 2013 · FWIW, I have had good luck wuth the glued together split boots. When I pour water with the hatch open near the right side of the car along where the bumper meets rear pan Jan 6, 2014 · Water leaking in left hand side of boot 56 plate st 3 . I've found where its dripping internally, but cannot find the source. Any body help Jun 14, 2010 · Hi, First post on the forum so hello all. For a "quick and dirty" hack / fix, see my more recent video. I have the exact same problem in my 2002 Focus, it started in the front and eventually moved to the back as well. Over time, with exposure to the elements a CV boot can become dry or brittle and crack or tear. The trick is to clean all the old greasebout of the CV and off the shaft, then wrap the boot atoubd the shaft and glue. Jan 18, 2023 · Noticed my passenger rear footwell damp and have traced it back to water sitting in the boot, possibly coming in from the sides? Anyone had similar and know of a fix? Today we are going to fix one of the common problem that the Ford focus suffers with The Water Leaking into the car. Jun 6, 2022 · I had a quick search but couldn't see any similar leak locations. How to fix leaking water in to the boot, on Ford Focus MK2 ( part 1 ) Ford Focus Water leaking into footwells and boot common fault mk3 2010 - 2018 rain water ingress Mar 9, 2017 · We have a 2014 Focus Titanium hatch and a 2014 Focus Titanium Estate. . Learn about the average cost of rack and pinion replacement, factors affecting pricing, and signs of a failing steering system with AutoZone. I took the boot carpet out today and found a bit of stagnant water in the spare wheel well. Jan 24, 2010 · theyre you go then a free fix to be honest i knew the hinge thing was a load of rubbish as it wouldnt matter the weight of the boot plus the lock plus the seal would still keep the water out typical ford just make it up ide go back to ford and ask for the money back they should have known to check the drain holes vw are the same the drain holes May 2, 2020 · Hi all, I have been trying to fix a leak in the boot of my 2012 ford focus. it is covering the right hand sight of the boot. There was an original leak in it which was to do with them vents behind the rear bumper in which I had sorted out. I have made a video where I fix the the cause of the leak inside my wife’s Mk3. However this winter I’ve noticed water coming in again, and plenty of it. Sep 21, 2006 · The only other alternative, which I have never used and which some mechanics believe is a terrible idea, is to purchase a "split boot" kit and replace the existing boot "in place. I still havent found the source of the leak, all my rubbers are intact, water vents are unclogged and nothing but the floor is wet. Dec 21, 2018 · The very common problem with the focus from 2005-2011 is the boot leak which is caused by deterioration of the foam seals around the bolts holding the rear spoiler, Dec 14, 2021 · 💧 As James says, this car had been driving the customer 'potty' and he had already had a go at fixing some of the leaks and had previously stripped out the Sep 30, 2023 · I have a Mk3 focus that water is getting into the boot. Tools needed are7mm Socket8mm SocketT25 driverFlat Blade ScrewdriverPlasti Any Focus owners got rainwater in the boot? I've come across 4 recently with the spare wheel well saturated. The usual cause is a mixture of a poor cowl panel design Toyota Power Steering Problems | Everything You Need To Know about Common Leaks and How to Fix Them Causes and Symptoms of a Bad Rack and Pinion and Replacement Cost In this video, Len guides you through locating the source of leaks that leave oil in your spark plug tubes, like spark plug tube gaskets! He shows you how to clean up the mess and get everything Jun 9, 2022 · Replacing a faulty or broken CV joint can be costly. The floor itself isnt wet but part of the side wa Jul 4, 2015 · My thread titled "Possible mk3 boot leak" is on the Focus forum with photos to give you an idea what it could be. Feb 15, 2015 · During time the sealant becomes hardened and torsion of the body causes the sealant to crack which results in a leaking roof. Pepper was hatched from the dealer nest on 15 July 2018 after being laid by the factory in April 2018. This leak started recently. May 10, 2015 · Hi everyone. When I pour water down the rear bumper drains only, water starts leaking in in the far corner of the boot (see pictures). To say I'm disappointed wou Just search for water leak in boot/trunk. Are there any known leak areas on the mk3? Ive tried running a hose over the boot hinges & rear lights and nothi Oct 1, 2011 · The other day I operated the rear washer and noticed that water was dripping from the headlining near the N/S rear window. Are there any known leak areas on the mk3? Ive tried running a hose over the boot hinges & rear lights and nothi Sep 18, 2024 · Water leaks in a Ford Focus can be a frustrating issue, but they can be resolved by identifying the source of the leak and taking the appropriate steps to repair it. Most times this problem can be solved by removing the black trim on top of the roof and resealing the seams between the body panels. I thought it was coming Jan 24, 2016 · Had a flat this week and while pulling out the spare tire I found a lot of water in the spare tire well! Started looking for possible causes and noticed the rubber boot around the wiring that leads from the hatch was not sealing well where it goes into the roof panel. I dont know about your model but i didn't need to jack the car up to remove the rear bumper. where are the main places these cars leak from? also my gutter sealant seems to peel off so maybe I didnt apply it correctly. Need a bit of help please, water is leaking in to the boot on my 1999 focus. Did you manage to fix it, and if so what was the problem? Jul 4, 2023 · Learn how to identify a power steering rack leak and avoid costly repairs. firstly I thought I got water in my passenger side rear footwell from my pressure washer as the door seals have been hanging out the bottom of the door for quite some time s Jan 15, 2012 · My 2002 Focus hatch has developed a water leak on the rear drivers side. The front right of my boot carpet is soaking wet as well as my rear right side seat. Know all about the known issue with the under bunper vents and sorted this last year. The pavk the CV and boot wuth grease and clsmp in place. These are hidden behind the rear plastic bumper and are designed to allow air to pass through the car and to release pressure when the doors / tailgate are slammed shut. So, I've been The Focus Mk1 has a common problem with water getting in the cabin and ending up soaking the carpet. Unfortunately there’s no quick and easy fix. Oct 13, 2019 · I have looked online and seen instances where other ford owners have traced this back to leaks in the vents behind the rear bumper. May 10, 2019 · Were to look for a leak when trying to fix it on a focus Aug 28, 2020 · 💧 Here we have a Ford Focus at New Again with a rain water leak problem this is another common fault due to the age of the car when the car is flexing it can open up welds and under further Nov 28, 2021 · In this video i show you how we fixed the mould and water problems with the boot vents in my mums Mk3 Ford Focus Disclaimer:- McLaren Media & McLaren_Automotive_Photography present the facts and Jan 27, 2021 · Boot leak Jump to Latest 2. 25K subscribers Subscribe This video will show you the easiest and fastest way to fix your ford focus or any car rain water leaking into the boot trunk. Nov 27, 2024 · Focus MK3 Water in boot - Leak repairmanual . Car is Ford Focus TITANIUM X - MK3 - 2012 model I pulled the carpet out from driver side footwell and found where water was making it in from, its from body of the car not the door as image and video may look like its door. Catch the signs early to keep your vehicle safe. 5cala, dolot zmieniony jak na foto, , intercooler Mishimoto, program z twarda odcinka, felgi fifteen52 Sep 18, 2019 · Ford Focus: Leaking Cooling System If you’ve found coolant on the garage floor, and not leaking water, that’ll be an entirely different set of circumstances causing the leak. Ford replaced the whole driveshaft under warranty. My earlier video, linked below, showed the problem in detail, and how to solve 2014 Mk3 Ford Focus boot leak problem found and simple fix!!The leak also tracks to the foot well inside the car, I have found many different fixes from sili Apr 23, 2025 · I have read a few things online with regards to water leaking in the boot of the focus. Use silicone sealant to seal around all the holes in the frame under the lights. Essentially, pull out the bungs, pull out the insulation, and walk away: • Ford Focus: Water in the boot / trunk, qui Hello and welcome, in this great video (featuring wind noise) I set about fixing a tiny water leak into the back of the Focus. Dec 1, 2020 · Hiya, I've got an issue with water leaking into my ford focus boot. Comes in under light fitting above where spare wheel Dec 19, 2018 · Passenger side puddles, and I mean waves. 4k Name: William Ford Model: focus tdci 1800 Ford Year: 2004 UK/Ireland Location: Somerset Dec 24, 2020 · in February I thought I'd fixed the leak as I sealed around the rear lights and boot hinges but its leaking again. Jan 11, 2025 · Hello all. Jan 7, 2024 · You can try sealing drain holes and joints with silicone, inspecting and clearing drain holes regularly, identifying the source of the leak, and using weather-strip Adhesive. Jan 2, 2023 · Possible Mk3 Boot Leak? Hi everyone. He spent a couple of days trying to find it. follow us on Jan 10, 2016 · Hi everyone, Looking to see if anyone can help i have a mark 3 ford focus, in the last 8 weeks i have noticed a serious problem with the boot area, rain water is getting in somewhere so much so the last time i checked it had filled the spare wheel compartment to the top and spilled over, i have c Jan 26, 2014 · I have a focus st on a 60 plate. Mar 9, 2020 · Can anyone tell me the most likely cause of a water leak into the drivers side footwell ? The car has a tilt/slide sun roof and I've had problems with that before, a blocked drainage pipe. Find out how much it would cost to replace a CV boot, whether you go to a mechanic or do it yourself. Thanks! This video tell you everything how to stop leaking water into the boot, on Ford Focus MK2 Mar 5, 2022 · Hi all. Feb 1, 2021 · Hi i have a 2007 Ford Focus MK2, I have a leak in my car which I am completely stumped as to where it’s coming from. For me I had multiple leaks in the mk2. When that happened I seem to remember the garage tried to blow out the blockage with an airline and the pipe Nov 22, 2009 · Howdy All, My 2007 Focus S has 57,000 on it, and recently began popping the boot off the cylinder head temp sensor. Here were all the places I had to fix: Water was getting in behind the lights. Nov 8, 2020 · Hi All Recently spotted a (new) wet patch on the drivers side of the boot - the water is ONLY on the boot floor and isn't running down the sides. I can not find anywhere that it could be coming from, does anyone recognise this as a common fault or have any advise on were i may be leaking in how to fix it please? Any comments grealty received. The driver's side head lining at the top of the A pillar is sodden, to the point that if you push it, you can squeeze water out! It's very localised, only at the top of the A pillar. I discovered this when checking the spare and found the tyre well full of water like a pond! This water had flowed out and over into the rear passenger foot well and the carpet was soaked The boot hinge In this video I go over how you can know you have a power steering leak and how to find it. it drips in from a leak on the roof gutter by the looks. However the water getting into my car seems to come through the vents that are visible in the boot and are higher up in the ca Oct 31, 2018 · Good evening everyone. I seem to have a leak in the boot of my Mk3 Focus estate, obviously the first thing I checked was the seals on the light cluster as my Mondeo had a leak in a similar place but these are fine & the leak is coming in above the light clusters. I work in Tofino to give you an idea of rainfall After a day or night of rainfall water will pour from under the passenger side A pillar into the floorboard. Make sure to pinpoint the exact issue before attempting any fix Hope this helps. I had the bumper off yesterday thinking my repair had failed but not the case and no wat A quick video showing how I resolved the common problem of a wet interior on a Mk 11 (2nd Gen) Ford Focus Hatchback. Has anyone had it coming in here and how did you fix it? (Its dripping in through the hole closest to the corner of the window). Feb 2, 2017 · Does anyone have any suggestions why my 2013 Focus has water in the boot. Having issues with water in the boot. Same amount of labor to replace the boot as it is to replace the whole driveshaft. I put 150k miles on one and over 100k on another without them coming apart or leaking. It's dripping in through the grill trim above the boot cover guide, the only obvious thing above that area is the boot strut Oct 28, 2024 · Hi I been troubleshooting this water leak for a while now. I have a ford focus mk2 on a 58 plate its been spot on until recently, every times it rains water some how works its way from the top of the boot area down inside. The hatch started to mist up and I traced it to water in the spare wheel well. I tracked the leak to the flap that sit's behind the verical carpet just above the wheel arch. I have done loads of googling and am at my wits end with where the water is coming from in the boot area. Water ingress all around the spare wheel. Water was dripping from the top of the tailgate onto the parcelshelf and the Apr 29, 2014 · It seems that the inside of the boot is indeed torn and throwing grease. Did anyone have this issue before ? สุชาติ วัฒนสมบัติ and 2 others 󰍸 3 󰤦 14 󰤧 Piotr Żurawiński 1d󰞋󱟠 󰟝 Sprzedam foke St 2017rok po modach w usa, autko ma okolo 300koni, zmieniony wydech AWE 2. Easy job, but there was far more water in there than I thought! https Feb 16, 2012 · This video tell you everything how to stop leaking water into the boot on Ford Focus MK2 Mar 15, 2021 · My driver side outer boot tore during an autox back in September. You can see that the body sealer has cracked (this Water ingress into the boot (trunk) is a major problem with 3rd generation Ford Focus (mark 3, and other models too). Took everything out of the boot and there was about an inch of water under the spare wheel! Anyone had this problem and solved it? Jan 25, 2025 · Hi all, new here. The carpet was soaked with anti freeze, so afte Mar 19, 2019 · True Ford Enthusiast 1. In this video, I will be going through the process of repairing the rear vents which are the main cause of water leaks into the boot of the Ford Focus MK3, made from from 2011to 2016. After some further digging, the water is getting in from the rear of the boot (see pics below). I cant find ho Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Jan 26, 2020 · Hi, does anyone know how to remove the black plastic roof trim on a Mk 2 hatchback without breaking it, as I don't see anything about this in the Haynes manual? I have had a leak in my boot for a while now and determined to find how the water is getting in and then fix it. Question is, how do i fix this? Also where can i get a new flap from - mine looks q Oct 8, 2008 · hi i would like to thank you all for posting messages about ford focus 2004 water in passenger footwell as you all know this is due to pollen filter cover fitted by Ford themselves after a major service i had my one fix by ford for free and now letter of complaint 2014 Mk3 Ford Focus boot leak problem found and simple fix!! The leak also tracks to the foot well inside the car, I have found many different fixes from silicone etc but think water may be Jan 25, 2018 · Hi mark here and my first post. Im wondering if there is a join in the pipe up there that may have come apart, or is it likely to be a split in the pipe itself? If I need to take the headlining down to fix About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. First signs Ford Focus water leak in boot/rear footwells Fix leak repair Ego Lifter Gets HUMBLED After Cleaner’s 400KG Pull 🤯 | Anatoly GYM PRANK 5 Things I HATE about my Mk3 Ford Focus Zetec S Estate How to repair a water leak in the boot of a Ford Focus - LV model (Mark 2) - just need to remove the tail lights, and add some silicon Quick video on how to fix mk3 ford focus boot leak, via rear cabin pressure vents. Tonight, instead of the cute little Jan 13, 2019 · Hi all Ive got water comic into my boot. This Ford Focus is a MK3, 2012 model year, and the boot / trunk is really wet. I have noticed that the boot is wet and under further inspection I can see that it has been leaking in for some time. I'll show you the common spots where the water comes in, and how to How to Repair, No New Parts Required. Got some Ha6 clear silicone, and also fitted new light fixings, (courtesy of Welsh Geoff) thought while i am at it i should silicone all areas prone to leak. I have read a lot about the problems with water coming in through the vents behind the bumper. I have come across this mentioned as a possible leaking area but no mention on how to repair it. have sealed lights but still coming in. Nov 20, 2016 · Ford Focus 2011 estate leak through rear vents in boot By Cheval, November 20, 2016 in Ford Focus Club Ford Focus 2012 Water Leak in Boot and Driver's Footwell Issue Focus 2012 models often face water ingress in boot seals and clogged sunroof drains causing interior leaks. Obviously we had a lot of rain last night which Feb 1, 2021 · Hi i have a 2007 Ford Focus MK2, I have a leak in my car which I am completely stumped as to where it’s coming from. There's one on either side of the body behind the rear wheels Mar 20, 2014 · I am suffering from the all too common boot leak problem but the source of the leak is coming from the bumper drains (I believe). If you like the video, Please hit the like button. According to Ford, the only fix for this is to replace the whole axle as they don't sell CV-boot kits for the Focus. Dec 13, 2022 · Water leak in boot Think i'm jinxed with this car, has anybody had problems with water leaking into boot whilst boot is shut dealer says its a known problem with focus not specifically ST reckons its missing sealant around hatch hinge or under roof rail runner. We find the main source of the leak and fix the issue without having to replace anything. i have stripped the boot out removed trim side carpet I can see where the water is coming out from Oct 15, 2013 · This used to be quite common back in the day and was usually the boot hinges leaking! The fix was to undo them where they go into the body and put silicone sealer under them! Thank you for watching my video on a common fault with a ford focus mk3 2010-2018, sealant used listed below is grey max sealant as its all i had at the time May 3, 2010 · Seems like this could be my problem on my 2010 focus zetec s! and after hours of trying to locate the leak, ending up having to strip the boot trim and run water down. I remembered when I was This Problem Also Happens On The Fiesta & Many Other Models I Have already found a issue with the rear light leaking, this is the video Link, • Ford Focus Mk3 Front Suspension Spring Rep My Ford Focus mk3 was leaking coolant in the footwell, I traced it to the leaking heater matrix o ring seals. I have traced where the water enters the boot compartment to an access hole to the left of the near side wheel arch (small hole above the cables in the photo) but I'm not sure how it is getting into the compartment between the inner and Nov 15, 2017 · I’ve been experiencing this problem for a while now and I can’t seem to figure out how to fix it. It's very likely to be the air pressure release flaps. There are a few symptoms that can be experienced when a power steering leak is present. I have changed the boot seal & ive taken the boot apart & sealed absolutely everything to stop it & I’m still getting water coming in. Mar 23, 2013 · When I got the car (57 plate Estate) a few months back it had the common boot hinge leak. 9K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by Whitewolf20 May 11, 2021 Whitewolf20 Discussion starter Aug 28, 2018 · Right had the whole rear interior out to fix my leak in the boot. After lots of messing about removing the light and sealing with silicone I started messing about with a watering can. a62z wb1z ra o6 jxip qsvhb w5wc2h fbcsy 3ew9rss ufoyal

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