Transit Connect L4-2.0L (2010)
a. Check for cracks/holes in the body sealer that is applied between the body panels. Repair the cracks as necessary using Motorcraft® Seam Sealer.
(Figure 7)
b. If the water travels under the body weather strip, as shown in Figure 7, remove the weather strip, check the body panel flanges for waviness or
irregularities. Repair the flanges as necessary. Apply Motorcraft® Seam Sealer through the channel of the weather strip for better adhesion and
reinstall the weather strip.
3. If water leakage is observed only from area C of Figure 6, remove the body weather strip from lower bottom corners. Apply Motorcraft(R) Seam
Sealer through the channel of the weather strip, around the lower bottom corners.
Water Leak Into The Footwell Or Heater Blower Case
1. Check for water leaking into the foot well area:
a. If there is evidence of water leaking through dash panel on vehicles built on or before 10/4/2010, the front floor A-pillar opening needs to be
sealed. Follow Sealing A-pillar Opening.
b. If there is evidence of water leaking through the floor vents and blower motor case, then the pollen filter case base needs to be sealed, follow
Sealing Pollen Filter Case Base.
Sealing A-pillar Opening
1. Check for water leaking into the footwell through the dash panel. If there is evidence of water leaking through the front floor on the driver or
passenger side the A-pillar opening needs to be sealed.
2. Remove the upper cowl grill panel and its support on the passenger or driver side where the leak occurred. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM),
Section 501-2 Front End Body Panels.
3. Apply flexible foam inside the bracket mounting area and the windshield, just next to the hood hinge.
4.
Apply Motorcraft® Seam Sealer over the foam applied area encircled. (Figure 8)
5. Install the cowl grill panel and support.
