Windshield leak interior

[Bryantbjb]

Hi All,

Anyone happen to notice if their front windshield, right in the area of the rear view mirror, leaks? Washing the ST today, it was almost 70 degrees in Salem, Oregon, and as I finished, I noticed a small bit of water dripping down the windshield right where the rear view mirror is on the inside.

Anyone else have/had this issue?

Thanks.

 

[Autoworker]

No leaks, wondering if it’s connected to the sunroof in any way .

 

[Bryantbjb]

Thanks. I wondered about that as they did have to replace the sunroof. It’s a small bead of water that runs down the front window. Not much, just a small bead.

 

[Cdubya]

Some have reported improperly assembled sunroof drainage. Better get it to the dealer ASAP.
https://www.explorerst.org/threads/sun-roof-leak.960/#post-26638

 

[ZRX61]

Some have reported improperly assembled sunroof drainage. Better get it to the dealer ASAP.
https://www.explorerst.org/threads/sun-roof-leak.960/#post-26638

and if they are assembled correctly, the drains get blocked & fill the cowl area behind the dash with water... then you get a gallon of water in the passenger footwell when you make a hard left turn. Some are so bad you can here the water splashing around when you turn. Ford/Lincoln sunroofs are a deal breaker for me. Apparently affects Aviators more than Explorers for some reason.

 

[irontmp]

Hi All,

Anyone happen to notice if their front windshield, right in the area of the rear view mirror, leaks? Washing the ST today, it was almost 70 degrees in Salem, Oregon, and as I finished, I noticed a small bit of water dripping down the windshield right where the rear view mirror is on the inside.

Anyone else have/had this issue?

Thanks.
polaris ranger accessories

A leak in the area around the rearview mirror is often due to a poor windshield seal or an issue with the roof seam. Since it happened after washing the car, water may be seeping in through a small gap in the adhesive holding the windshield in place. Check if the headliner near the mirror feels damp, as water can travel along the edges before dripping down. If the windshield was replaced before, the seal might not have been properly set. You may need to have a glass shop inspect and reseal it to prevent further leaks.