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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Retainng water | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Mustang convertible. I can now hear water sloshing from somewhere in the back of the ... A: On your 2001 Mustang, 1) The rocker drains located below the quarter panel, where your quarter ... | |
| 2002 Ford Windstar LX | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: when my vehicle is idling, it sputters and wants to cut off, but doesn't. And then while I'm driving ... A: Charles, Remove the R/S front interior kick panel and see if the carpet matting is wet under the ... | |
| 2001 windstar | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: my wife has a 2001 windstar /w about 70000 mi on it. when it gets cold out, 50 or less till spring ... A: Tom, Remove the R/S front interior kick panel and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| trouble with 02 ford expedition | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: What makes power windows,interior lights,A.C,and heater not function? A: Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front carpet ... | |
| 1994 Ranger Water Leak | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have water intrusion, passenger side, right corner at seam of firewall and side panel. It appears ... A: Bob, Things that can leak like this on a 1994 ford ranger: 1) Air intake tower inside sheet metal ... | |
| ford focus heater | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i have a focus 2001 1.4cl it keeps blowing heater resisters what is the remedy A: You might have had excessive water enter your fresh air intake. This can come from the fresh air ... | |
| water leak | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I just read a previous question that you answered. We have a 97 crown vic and there is some leak ... A: I really don't recommend repair work to be done by non-qualified technicians. What I try to do is ... | |
| 2006 Mustang GT electrical problem | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Mustang GT, the right front parking/turn signal light will not shut off. Both elements ... A: Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front carpet ... | |
| 2003 Ford Taurus SOHC | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: We have an '03 Ford Taurus that appears to be experiencing some sort of an electrical problem. It ... A: Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front carpet ... | |
| 1998 Windstar bucking and backfiring | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My 1998 Ford Windstar (174k miles) has recently started bucking/jumping when I accelerate and ... A: Tina, Remove the R/S front interior kick panel and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| sun roof adjustment | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: have a 2002 Mazda Tribute, same as ford Escape,and the sun roof need adjustment. The left side ... A: Brian, To the best of my knowledge about the sunroof unit it is not adjustable to this degree. ... | |
| F250 | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 F250 super duty V10 triton. I have had it almost two years, and never had a problem. ... A: Megan, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| 2005 Ford Mustang gauges | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My temperature gauge has been intermittent. Often it shows the car not heating up. The AF level is ... A: Tony, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| EATC 2000 Crown Victoria | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My 2000 Crown Vic has EATC and the blower motor only works intermittently. Some days the cars ... A: Bill, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the ... | |
| Ford F-150 2005, just cuts out while driving | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: The Truck just cuts off while driving it has happened 3 times in past 1 year. The wrench light ... A: Pamela, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the ... | |
| CAR WON'T START | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My 2005 Mercury Mountaineer won't start I get a clicking sound but it does not turn over. I just ... A: A water leak intrusion could cause a condition like this. Remove the front interior kick panels and ... | |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Mystery electrical problem--I have a 2002 Ford F-150, 4wd. Truck that won't shift out of park unless ... A: Kelly, A water leak intrusion could cause a condition like this. Remove the front interior kick ... | |
| 97 Ford ranger cabin leak | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Our 97 Ford ranger (4x4) is leaking water into the cab through the ceiling, somewhere near the back ... A: It seems to me that you are right in the area of the leak you are seeing. To have that type of leak ... | |
| Interior Leak | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1999 Ford Contour SE v6. Whenever it rains the right front passenger side floor gets wet. I ... A: You may need a new fresh air intake splash shield installed along with a new right side cowl screen ... | |
| 02 ford electric problem | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: 02 ford F150 4X4 5.4 liter.The problem I have just happened today.Has never done this before.Tried ... A: Phillip, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| Crazy dashboard | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: 2006 Ford Escape w/92k miles. Lights on my dash are going crazy; "ABS" light goes on intermittently, ... A: Tom, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| Broken Ford f 350 | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 ford f350 7.3 diesel. When I went to start my truck I waited for the glow plugs to ... A: A water leak intrusion into a electrical component can cause a short. It never hurts to check under ... | |
| water leak | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: 2007 ford taurus se 51000 miles passenger floor board wet.where should i start looking?cabin air?or ... A: Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake. You would need a splash shield installed ... | |
| leak on driver's side, under carpet, left side | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: leaks only when it rains. cowl on roof doesn't seem to have a seam. have owned car for over a year ... A: When you do an inspection for a water leak intrusion, you should have the interior scuff plate and ... | |
| several '01 expedition problems | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Why has my gas gauge, drivers window, and cruise control stopped working!! The service engine light ... A: A water leak intrusion into a electrical component can cause a short. It never hurts to check under ... | |
| 2002 mercury sable a/c fan | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: the fan only works on position 4, it will not work in postions 1,2, or 3. A: Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake.This could short the blower motor and the ... | |
| 2001 Ford Windstar engine miss | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Only when it rains, after car wash, damp outside. On the 3rd set of plugs and wires. One place ... A: Susan, A water leak intrusion into a electrical component can cause a short. It never hurts to ... | |
| electrical repair | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 ford f150 lariat 5.4 triton, rolling door locks dont work, radio does not shut off ... A: A water leak intrusion into a electrical component can cause a short. It never hurts to check under ... | |
| electrical | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: 2001 F150, while driving radio and power windows went dead for about 2 seconds, then fine (dash ... A: When you do an inspection for a water leak intrusion, you should have the interior scuff plate and ... | |
| wet carpet, passenger side, 2003 ford ranger | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: what's causing a wet carpet on the passenger side of a 2003 ford ranger? Door seals are intact and ... A: Things that can leak on a 2003 ford ranger: 1) Air intake tower inside sheet metal cowl section. ... | |
| Blower Motor | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: MY blower motor stopped working in my 2002 ford taurus ses how can i fix it? A: Nicole, Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake. Ford has a TSB on this issue. ... | |
| water | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Mercury Sable I am finding standing water (puddle) located in the rear passenger ... A: Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake. This could leak and short the blower motor ... | |
| 2005 Ford Escape wet drivers side floor | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My 2005 Escape has a water leak coming in under my carpet on drivers side. The drivers side door ... A: Bill, Yes it can depending on how the vehicle is sitting at the time. It could be from the front ... | |
| Trunk Leak | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Drew, I have a 2001 Mercury Sable with a trunk leak. Especially bad when parked in an inclined ... A: One of the main causes of a water leak in the trunk can be traced back to a faulty trunk opening ... | |
| 2007 exployer water leak | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Water leak remains after several trips to the dealer. With the kick panel off on the passengers ... A: Gene, It sounds to me like you have a leak in either the windshield set or a high cowl to "A" ... | |
| 2000 Ford Ranger leak... | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 Ranger XLT has had an intermittent leak that we have been chasing for the better part of 3-4 ... A: If it was me repairing the truck, I would replace the third brake light housing with a new unit and ... | |
| 1998 ford explorer limited | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: On my 1998 ford explorer limited the turn signals, cruise control and message centers all quit at ... A: Greg, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| Explorer Electrical | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an '03 Explorer. The guages in the console, radio and electric windows stopped working. Is ... A: Mark, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| water leak | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Got a 1997 Crown Vic with water leak in the driver's side front and back. Don't know where it could ... A: Things that can be leaking : (1)Inner door panel splash shields behind your interior door ... | |
| 1999 Ford Contour Water leak into Trunk | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 Contour. The right side floor of the trunk gets wet after a rain. I can't seem to find ... A: Things that can leak on a 1999 Ford Contour: One of the main causes of a water leak in the trunk ... | |
| 02 F-150- Problems starting after it rains. | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: This problem has happened to me on a few occasions: After a good rain the night before I am unable ... A: Donnie, When you do an inspection for a water leak intrusion, you should have the interior scuff ... | |
| Stale smell in 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband just bought a used 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. He loves the car except for a ... A: Ruthie, I've taken some time to talk to a few dealerships I work with about your problem. All ... | |
| Water penetration 05 Ford Taurus | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Under the main mat passenger side the thick insulator mat was soaked. It looked as though it might ... A: Al, Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake. Ford has a TSB on this issue. You ... | |
| Stale smell in 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband just bought a used 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. He loves the car except for a ... A: Ruthie, Remove the front and rear interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under ... | |
| Water in car | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Contour. After it rains I have water on the drivers side floor. I've had the car ... A: When you do an inspection for a water leak intrusion, you should have the interior scuff plate and ... | |
| Door Pannel | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: How to remove the driver side door panel from my 1999 expedition A: George, The door panel retainers on a Ford Explorer/Expedition are usually the push pin type. This ... | |
| water intrusion in cab of 1997 ford ranger | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: first let start by saying that I replaced the following parts out of frustration: 1. front ... A: Things that can leak on a 1997 ford ranger: 1) Air intake tower inside sheet metal cowl section. ... | |
| 1999 EXPEDITION ELECTRICAL ISSUES | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: MOST RECENTLY, TRUCK CRANKING ITSELF WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. POWER LOCKS ACTIVATING. SOMETIMES THE ... A: Julie, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the ... | |
| heater fan | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a '05 Taurus. My heater (interior) fan only works part time. It will come on and work for a ... A: Phillip, Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake.This could leak and short the ... | |
| rain water leakage | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Ford Taurus SE, front interior right upper corner, passenger side leaks with rain. A: Tom, Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake.This could leak at the point you ... | |
| Ford Explorer won't start | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: 2003 Explorer is dead. Battery checks O.K. at 13.5 VDC. Veh. O.K. when parked the night before. ... A: Chuck, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| 2000 Ford Explorer | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 ford explorer that turns over but will not start. I have run basic diagnostics but no ... A: Joe, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| 93 Ford Bronco | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: OK, I have a major Electric problem and I am stumped big time.I have a 93 Bronco 4x4 with a 351. The ... A: Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front or rear ... | |
| odometer light | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: 2002 ford explorer. after starting car & running for short time the odometer lighting fades to the ... A: Joe, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| 2001 Ford GT Mustang ABS Module | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Mustang GT that is giving trouble with the speedometer being off 15-20 miles per ... A: Lorrin, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the ... | |
| how to remove the interior door panel | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Ford Explorer, Limited. How do I remove the interior door panel on the passanger ... A: Jennifer, The door panel retainers on a Ford Explorer are usually the push pin type. This is a ... | |
| It won't start | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: About a year ago my '02 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD Sport began giving me problem starting. I Turned the ... A: Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front carpet ... | |
| Ford 2004 Pickup 4x4 | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: My 2004 Pickup when i went to start it, it just clicks and the guages all go haywire. I think it is ... A: Mary, Remove the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet under the front ... | |
| Moon Roof Leak | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 2005 Ford Escape, the moon roof seems to be leaking at the rear where the seal ... A: Mark, the answer is yes,the sunroof glass does have a drain track sitting under it. This track is ... | |
| Ford Escape Stalling | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if this question falls within your area of expertise...but I am asking anyway :) My ... A: Katy, Have the dealership pull the front interior kick panels and see if the carpet matting is wet ... | |
| Sour Smelling Interior | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: About 2 months ago I worked through an interior water leak on my 1999 Ford Escort. I discovered ... A: Bill, Smell can still be present from the padding under the carpet areas and from the sound deadener ... | |
| Ford Mustang moonroof won't close all the way | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Over the winter, I went to open my 2003 Ford Mustang moonroof, and it was frozen. Now, it won't ... A: Tim, I assume this is a stock sunroof unit and not dealer installed after the car was built. The ... | |
| 2002 Ford Focus Blower Resistor | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: The fan switch only works at speed 4, not 1,2, or 3. From other researh on the internet I expect ... A: You might have had excessive water enter your fresh air intake. This can come from the fresh air ... | |
| 2001 Ford escape engine light | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: When it is rainy or damp weather my cars runs crappy and engine light comes on. Will go out after ... A: A water leak intrusion can cause a condition like this. Pull all four interior kick panels and your ... | |
| Blower Fan -1998 Ford Contour | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: My fan only works when you select high speed. The other 3 speeds have no fan movement. What do you ... A: John, You might have had excessive water enter your fresh air intake. This can come from the fresh ... | |
| 2000 Ford Taurus Antenna | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: How do I take out the antenna in my 2000 Ford Taurus? It broke in the car wash and I have to ... A: Ok, If you look in the trunk ,on the side that the antenna is on,you probably have a interior ... | |
| 2000 Ford Focus Water Leak :-( | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: My first thought was that the girl I bought it from might have dumped a gallon of water accidentally ... A: Tabitha, Things that can leak on a 2000 focus: 1)Inner door panel splash shield.This you will find ... | |
| blower motor control resistors get hot and smoke | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I measured current draw for blower motor and its 15 amps at max speed, 8 amps at med speed. is ... A: Larry, You might have had excessive water enter your fresh air intake. This can come from the fresh ... | |
| 2001 Escape | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: We have water on the passenger side front foot well "sometimes " when it rains. Where would be a ... A: Carl, Things that can be leaking water on a 2001 escape: 1)the right side air vent cover/splash ... | |
| 02 Taurus Heat & A/C blower motor | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: The blower motor for the heat & A/C only works on the high speed setting. A: Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake.This could short the blower motor and the ... | |
| 2001 Taurus - Driver side floor (F/R) wet.. | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: 2001 Taurus, about 18 months ago the driver floor starting getting damp after a rain. Thought it ... A: You could have a low cowl seam leak (the left front fender and inner fender skirt would have to be ... | |
| 2001 Taurus - Driver side floor (F/R) wet.. | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: 2001 Taurus, about 18 months ago the driver floor starting getting damp after a rain. Thought it ... A: When you do an inspection for a water leak intrusion, you should have the interior scuff plate and ... | |
| Moon Roof won't close | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Ford Escape and my moon roof will not close & I do not hear any noise. A: Barbara, I assume this is a stock sunroof unit and not dealer installed after the car was built. ... | |
| windstar 2003 wont start | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: wife parked the 2003 windstar 3.8. wont start again, checked battery, alternator, starter all r ... A: Mu, A water leak intrusion can cause a condition like this. Pull all four interior kick panels and ... | |
| Parasitic Key Off Battery Drain | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I own a 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. I was involved in an accident last December. The body work ... A: Stephen, A water leak intrusion can cause a condition like this. Pull all four interior kick ... | |
| Windshield Moulding | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I own a Ford Freestyle and for the past month the windshield mouldings has been popping up. I've ... A: KD, Are you asking about is the rubber molding that is on the outside edge of the windshield ... | |
| 1999Mercury Grand Marquis | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: A lot of water is accumulating behind the driver side in the rear passenger floor board /floor pan ... A: Billie, Pull the drivers side front interior scuff plate and see if the drivers side front floor ... | |
| Wet floor | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: The driver's side carpet on my '99 escort keeps getting wet. I cannot locate a visible leak. Any ... A: Bill, With the interior trim removed,soak the drivers side of the car with a garden hose for about ... | |
| Wet floor | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: The driver's side carpet on my '99 escort keeps getting wet. I cannot locate a visible leak. Any ... A: When you did an inspection for the water leak intrusion,did you have the interior scuff plate and ... | |
| 2002 Taurus SES Moonroof | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Moonroof will not close, it's open all the way, when I press the button, no sounds, is there a ... A: Teri, I assume this is a stock sunroof unit and not dealer installed after the car was built. ... | |
Drew Young
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Most questions about current model auto body water leak intrusion concerns. I encourage all new car owners to periodically check their vehicle for auto body water leak intrusions. Water leak intrusions are one of the major causes of interior mold,allergies,inside sheetmetal rust and hard to find electrical component shorts. On sight repair service available to new car dealerships in the New Jersey,New York and Pennsylvania areas.
Experience
23 year technician specializing in locating and repairing auto body water leak intrusions. Specialized in Ford,G.M.and Daimler-Chrysler models.Currently servicing new car dealerships providing inspections,repairs and design consulting in the states of PA,NJ and NY.
Organizations
N.A.R., N.R.A.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate,College graduate: ABA,Operations manager in manufacturing.Certifications in mig, tig,and stick welding.Welding inspector.Completed Water Doctors International water leak training course,former three state owner of Water Doctors International franchise.
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