Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 9186
Date: 910417
Body/frame - Water Leaks/Windnoise To Interior
Article No.
91-8-6
04/17/91
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LEAKS - WATER INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, LIFTGATE AND TRUNK CARGO STORAGE AREA, SUN ROOF, TAIL
LAMPS, FRONT DOORS AND SIDE GLASS
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WINDNOISE - AT SIDE DOOR GLASS AND MIRROR AREAS
FORD:
1989-91 PROBE
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to expand the model year coverage and to include additional sources of water leaks and windnoise.
ISSUE:
Water leaks and/or windnoise may occur in the following areas:
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RH side front floor pan and carpet
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LH side front floor pan and carpet
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Liftgate and trunk cargo storage compartment and spare tire well
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Sun roof, front and rear of the headliner
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Tail lamps
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Front doors and side glass
These water leaks and windnoise may be caused by...
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Improper sealer application or sealer skips
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Metal seam or weld separation
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Parts assembly or position
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Incorrect glass or door adjustment or incomplete previous repairs
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Glass channel "blow out" clip position
ACTION:
Inspect, identify and seal the apparent sources of the water leaks and/or windnoise by using the following sevice procedure.
Tests For Water Leaks
The investigation for water leaks should be performed with two persons in an area with access to water and good drainage.
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One person should control the flow of water onto different areas of the vehicle that may cause leakage and try to isolate each area completely.
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Water testing should be performed with a 3/4 inch hose with the pressure set so the water makes a 12-18 inch fountain when the hose is held
vertically upright.
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Minimum time spent on initial hose testing should be at least 15 minutes since a leak will often have to move through several seams, grommets, and
panels before being seen.
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The second person should be positioned in the vehicle to watch for the leak to start and stop.
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The person outside the vehicle, with the water hose, should move the water very slowly from each position for isolation of areas.
NOTE:
THE EXTRA TIME SPENT ON HOSE TESTING CAN SAVE A LOT OF TIME DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING A VEHICLE
IN SEARCH OF A LEAK.
