Discovered wet floor under mat! - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Dave SES · 11-15-2012, 12:48 AM

The other day, I took out my floor mats to shake them out and discovered my carpet was wet! Just a fine line down the center of the passenger side and a small damp area where the floor creases. Having seen this happen before in the past and having just started to use the heater, I figured I had a leak at the heater core or related piping/hosing. I made an appointment and took it in. Well, I guess I was wrong! There is a TSB out regarding this problem. Somewhere, I'm not sure where yet, outside water is seeping in. The dealer told me there is some kind of kit to fix this. I should be picking the Taurus up in the morning and I'll try to get more info. BTW, it really sucks having my car in the shop. Ford did rent me a car. It's a late model 4 banger Camry and I really dislike it. I want my baby back!

Jeffkww · 11-15-2012, 08:54 AM

Good Luck,
Water problems sux,

sheila · 11-15-2012, 10:58 AM

You need the "rainhat" ext. kit for the roof of the cabin (pollen) filter. May also need to seal with clear silicone the outside recess of the ac drain on pass. firewall. Search on here for: the "curse".

Dave SES · 11-15-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheila

You need the "rainhat" ext. kit for the roof of the cabin (pollen) filter. May also need to seal with clear silicone the outside recess of the ac drain on pass. firewall. Search on here for: the "curse".

Right again Sheila! Just talked to them. I'll be picking her up shortly!

Dschinghis Kahn · 11-17-2012, 09:25 AM

Wait, the new ones have that problem too? You'd think they'd have fixed it by now.

bpd1151 · 11-17-2012, 09:46 AM

Yikes..... not a good discovery on any car.

Hope the repair(s) go well and if you can, could you find out what the number the TSB is, what model years it effects and blah blah blah?

In other words, all the necessary details of the TSB.

PM it to me if need be. Thank you in advance.

Dave SES · 11-17-2012, 10:50 AM

Sorry, I don't have the TSB number but, here is the parts list:
AE9Z-19N619-A Filter
5F9Z-7402408-AA Deflector
BG1Z-54020C16-A Vent Assembly

I could smell some type of epoxy/caulk when I got in it so, they must have sealed up some joints too.

11-15-2012, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave SES Senior Member Member Number: 18569 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2012 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 823 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 6	Discovered wet floor under mat! The other day, I took out my floor mats to shake them out and discovered my carpet was wet! Just a fine line down the center of the passenger side and a small damp area where the floor creases. Having seen this happen before in the past and having just started to use the heater, I figured I had a leak at the heater core or related piping/hosing. I made an appointment and took it in. Well, I guess I was wrong! There is a TSB out regarding this problem. Somewhere, I'm not sure where yet, outside water is seeping in. The dealer told me there is some kind of kit to fix this. I should be picking the Taurus up in the morning and I'll try to get more info. BTW, it really sucks having my car in the shop. Ford did rent me a car. It's a late model 4 banger Camry and I really dislike it. I want my baby back! __________________ 2012 SHO 402A-White Platinum Eibachs-Livernois Stage 4-K&N Panel Past Tauri-'12 Limited '04 SES, '01 SE, '01 SES, '94 SHO

11-17-2012, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dschinghis Kahn Moderpony Member Number: 7950 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Taurus SES, pulled around by a vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 981 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Wait, the new ones have that problem too? You'd think they'd have fixed it by now. __________________

11-17-2012, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
bpd1151 Member Member Number: 43942 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SHOcago 'burbs Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO, 402B pkg, modified. Visit: My Garage Posts: 473 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Yikes..... not a good discovery on any car. Hope the repair(s) go well and if you can, could you find out what the number the TSB is, what model years it effects and blah blah blah? In other words, all the necessary details of the TSB. PM it to me if need be. Thank you in advance. __________________ Pictured above, my 2010 SHO, #690 of 1,064, too many mods too list.... 400AWHP/433AWTQ, best time so far 12.37 @ 111MPH.... JANUARY 2013 COTM WINNER

11-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dave SES Senior Member Member Number: 18569 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2012 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 823 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 6	Sorry, I don't have the TSB number but, here is the parts list: AE9Z-19N619-A Filter 5F9Z-7402408-AA Deflector BG1Z-54020C16-A Vent Assembly I could smell some type of epoxy/caulk when I got in it so, they must have sealed up some joints too. __________________ 2012 SHO 402A-White Platinum Eibachs-Livernois Stage 4-K&N Panel Past Tauri-'12 Limited '04 SES, '01 SE, '01 SES, '94 SHO

11-15-2012, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jeffkww Junior Member Member Number: 46631 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jerz Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2008 Sable Black Visit: My Garage Posts: 79 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Good Luck, Water problems sux,

11-15-2012, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 9,088 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 22	You need the "rainhat" ext. kit for the roof of the cabin (pollen) filter. May also need to seal with clear silicone the outside recess of the ac drain on pass. firewall. Search on here for: the "curse".

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