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Leaking Windshield Symptoms?

1.6K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  Bullitt5094  
#1 ·
I have water that will show up on my floor mat on the left side of the foot-well. It isn't much but appears to be coming from under the dash somehow. Is this likely a leaking windshield seal or are there other known leakage problems on these trucks I should look for before having the windshield resealed?
2006 with 225K miles and no rust anywhere. Florida/South Texas life. Original owner. There is no rust or deterioration I can see around the windshield seal or anywhere else I can easily access. The door seal also looks good and I don't think that would put the water under the dash, but could be wrong.
Thanks in advance for any information on a similar experience or know problems.
 
#2 ·
One solid way to find a leak is to drown it with a hose while looking around the area.

Its hard to ignore how common it is for the windshield to leak, there are a handful of videos on line.
I suppose it could be cab lights or a sunroof leak, which would require pulling the headliner.
 
#3 ·
I have no cab lights or sunroof, so most likely the windshield. I have some health issues so I didn't want to crawl under the dash unless necessary, which the hose test would require. But that seems like the next logical step in resolving the problem. Thanks for the input!
 
#4 ·
Sorry to confirm the bad news.

Thanks to technology you could also just stick a gopro down there.
You might also see it if you pull the A pillars.

I've seen some success where people pull the "beauty ring" off the windshield and reseal it, the reality is that my insurance replaces them for $100 so its a cheap fix and not worth the time to chase it down.
 
#6 ·
Glass is "glued" to the cab with a urethane adhesive -- flexing of the cab can pop that loose

Try pushing on the inside of the window , while looking for movement at the outside
 
owns 2006 Ford F250 Lariat FX4
#7 ·
One of the "Glass Guys" can come to your truck -- pull out your glass and re-seal in a short time -- job will be done right -- with no half a** window sealer junk
 
owns 2006 Ford F250 Lariat FX4
#8 ·
This is on the left of the driver on the driver side. The DS front corner of the cab. And I also have a pretty nice bore scope I may be able to use that would help me too. Thanks for the feedback and suggestions folks. I'll let you know what I find when I wrestle it this weekend.