Rear Window Leak(Hardtop)- from wiper seal?

[JTK37]

I've recently noticed a leak in the rear window that I'm struggling to figure out.

After rain- doesn't seem to matter how hard it is as long as its steady, when opening the rear hatch water drips down. Unfortunately its super annoying because it pours onto your back when you lean in. I haven't been able to pinpoint where the water is coming from. Its either pooling in the plastic wiper cover(box), or its accumulating in the plastic trim at the base of the of the window(the piece thats horizontal and forms a bit of a shelf when the hatch is closed).

From what I can tell the water is not leaking in from the top of the hatch glass. Theres no water visible running down the inside of the glass when it rains. This leads me to believe its coming through the seal on the wiper assembly.

Has anyone else experienced this, maybe found a fix if you have?

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[cowman]

The fix is to take it to the dealer for warranty.....

 

[Murph914]

Mine leaks a lot. The rear seal droops down. I shove it back in place by pushing upwards and it mostly fixes it. I’ll have Ford fix it when I’m in for something else.

 

[Monster1926]

Mine is doing the same. I’ll run the rear wiper look back and still see a line of water.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I've recently noticed a leak in the rear window that I'm struggling to figure out.

After rain- doesn't seem to matter how hard it is as long as its steady, when opening the rear hatch water drips down. Unfortunately its super annoying because it pours onto your back when you lean in. I haven't been able to pinpoint where the water is coming from. Its either pooling in the plastic wiper cover(box), or its accumulating in the plastic trim at the base of the of the window(the piece thats horizontal and forms a bit of a shelf when the hatch is closed).

From what I can tell the water is not leaking in from the top of the hatch glass. Theres no water visible running down the inside of the glass when it rains. This leads me to believe its coming through the seal on the wiper assembly.

Has anyone else experienced this, maybe found a fix if you have?

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

 

[JTK37]

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.

Thanks Ford, I sent the info

 

[DWood]

Mine is doing the same. I’ll run the rear wiper look back and still see a line of water.

Same issue here. I’ve noticed it only occurs when the rear seal is dirty and a wipe with a damp paper towel seems to remedy it. However the lower plastic piece on the inside is conviently designed to collect water it seems which gives you a nice wake up when lifting the glass post downpour.

 

[Big Poppa]

Thanks Ford, I sent the info

Did they get this resolved for you? I noticed mine is doing the same thing after we had some extensive rains and curious what the resolution is. Thanks

 

[Mpatient1]

Thanks Ford, I sent the info

Did they get this resolved for you? I noticed mine is doing the same thing after we had some extensive rains and curious what the resolution is. Thanks

I just had the pleasure of experiencing this... what was the outcome?

 

[JTK37]

With Ford’s help the issue was resolved. Ford had asked good questions regarding the leaky rear glass- but in my case they had to facilitate the hard top replacement. Long story short my dealer never ordered the parts so it took months and months for it to be done.

While waiting for the replacement hard too I followed some advice I have received either in this thread or a different one. It seems that if the gasket gets covered with dust, salt, pine needles etc- any debris, it doesn’t seal properly and will leak.I cleaned it with a wet paper towel- surprised by the amount of grime that came out of it, and didn’t have it happen again.

there’s a little lip almost like a gutter on the gasket- clear that out and the gasket can flex to make the seal. Should take care of it

 

[Techun]

Is this an actual leak into the vehicle, or just water pouring down when you open the glass?

Because I definitely get that second part with mine.

 

[JTK37]

This was an actual “leak”, not the lift gate shower.
Full investigation showed water dripping down the inside of the glass- the wipers would clear the window and there were still drip lines on the inside.
Fixing it by cleaning the gasket is super simple and lasts until the gasket gets covered in dust/grime. So it’s conditions permitting for individuals.
My resolution just corresponded with the MIC 1.0 replacement.

 

[TheOregonian]

With Ford’s help the issue was resolved. Ford had asked good questions regarding the leaky rear glass- but in my case they had to facilitate the hard top replacement. Long story short my dealer never ordered the parts so it took months and months for it to be done.

While waiting for the replacement hard too I followed some advice I have received either in this thread or a different one. It seems that if the gasket gets covered with dust, salt, pine needles etc- any debris, it doesn’t seal properly and will leak.I cleaned it with a wet paper towel- surprised by the amount of grime that came out of it, and didn’t have it happen again.

there’s a little lip almost like a gutter on the gasket- clear that out and the gasket can flex to make the seal. Should take care of it

Great tip, thanks dude. Been noticing mine (<1 month!! ) do this and happened to have the same impulse moments ago getting out to now sit here having brunch. Hopefully it’ll be solved as easily.

 

[dUbCO]

Just noticed this on my new 2023… inside the window I seen a small stream coming down from the top of the seal almost in the middle. It is noticeable after you use your rear wiper but doesn’t appear to have anything to do with the stream as you can see the stream while driving with or without the rear wiper engaged. I had some fine cinder dust on the seal from them rocking the roads. Cleaned and waiting the next rain to test it out although I did see a little stream with a garden hose flow after cleaning. The stream flows down the window into the plastic lower window gutter /shelf. I live in liquid sunshine 10 months a year… that gasket doesn’t seem to have enough crush/compression or softness/durometer to seal correctly - my opinion.

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