Cracked Mooonroof Track - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

arazer · 02-26-2013, 11:27 AM

Hi
The black plastic track of my moonroof is cracked on one side. I was wondering if anyone has had success repairing this and if so how? I've already tried super glue and that one held for a day or so

Thanks

99 Taurus SE 24V V6

2001 SES · 02-26-2013, 11:38 AM

From what I've seen the best way is to replace it with a junkyard piece... The plastic just wears out after being in the sun for 14 years or so like yours did.

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sheila · 02-26-2013, 12:02 PM

Mine broke on my 99tec yrs. ago and I removed it in pieces and threw it away. Moonroof operation has been fine for 5-6 yrs.

arazer · 02-26-2013, 04:26 PM

Does anyone know the ford part number for this piece?

TaurusDailyDriver · 02-26-2013, 04:30 PM

Are you looking for the black piece in the middle?

And for those who don't replace them if they crack, this is what pulls the sunshade back.. but more importantly, this pulls that drain back into place. Without it, water will just drop inside.

arazer · 02-26-2013, 04:46 PM

No it's not the piece in the middle it is the black plastic piece that goes around the roof on the inside. I have a photo but I don't know how to post it here.

Bull Geek · 02-26-2013, 05:49 PM

Paul, I don't think that metal bar that the plastic attaches to has any reason to catch water. Reason being I can drive with the sunshade slid back. The trough is now all the way back in the roof. No water collects there. I ripped mine out of the 2000 originally before I replaced it. Otherwise, yes all it does is slide the sunshade back and pushes it up an inch when you close it.

I wish there was a way to adapt one from another FoMoCo product, like a Continental.

arazer · 02-26-2013, 07:20 PM

So here is the photo of the broken plastic piece. Does anyone know the ford part number?

Thanks
arazer

Bull Geek · 02-26-2013, 08:28 PM

You cannot buy the part separately from Ford. I tried to 3 years ago at the dealer and two online Ford discount parts sellers: Tasca Ford and Fast Parts Network. You have to buy a new assembly with the track et all (sans the glass).

Best bet is finding a 2007 or older Taurus/Sable and robbing the part from there.

ALso good...lube the tracks, and do not slam the moonroof shade. Gentle will make it last. The one I robbed off of an 01 Sable for my 00 Taurus is still good years later.

arazer · 02-26-2013, 08:42 PM

Thanks I'd still be interested in the part number or numbers if anyone knows

02-26-2013, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
arazer Junior Member Member Number: 53214 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1999 Ford Taurus SE 24V V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Cracked Mooonroof Track Hi The black plastic track of my moonroof is cracked on one side. I was wondering if anyone has had success repairing this and if so how? I've already tried super glue and that one held for a day or so Thanks 99 Taurus SE 24V V6

02-26-2013, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
2001 SES Senior Member Member Number: 47183 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2007 Crown Victoria P71 Visit: My Garage Posts: 814 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 3	Cracked Mooonroof Track From what I've seen the best way is to replace it with a junkyard piece... The plastic just wears out after being in the sun for 14 years or so like yours did. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Josh 2007 Crown Vic P71 2001 SES Harvest Gold - Sold 1995 SHO Red - Sold The ex-official bad ass bulls of Central New York

02-26-2013, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,314 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	Are you looking for the black piece in the middle? And for those who don't replace them if they crack, this is what pulls the sunshade back.. but more importantly, this pulls that drain back into place. Without it, water will just drop inside. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k

02-26-2013, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Paul, I don't think that metal bar that the plastic attaches to has any reason to catch water. Reason being I can drive with the sunshade slid back. The trough is now all the way back in the roof. No water collects there. I ripped mine out of the 2000 originally before I replaced it. Otherwise, yes all it does is slide the sunshade back and pushes it up an inch when you close it. I wish there was a way to adapt one from another FoMoCo product, like a Continental. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

02-26-2013, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	You cannot buy the part separately from Ford. I tried to 3 years ago at the dealer and two online Ford discount parts sellers: Tasca Ford and Fast Parts Network. You have to buy a new assembly with the track et all (sans the glass). Best bet is finding a 2007 or older Taurus/Sable and robbing the part from there. ALso good...lube the tracks, and do not slam the moonroof shade. Gentle will make it last. The one I robbed off of an 01 Sable for my 00 Taurus is still good years later. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

02-26-2013, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,816 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	Mine broke on my 99tec yrs. ago and I removed it in pieces and threw it away. Moonroof operation has been fine for 5-6 yrs.

02-26-2013, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
arazer Junior Member Member Number: 53214 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1999 Ford Taurus SE 24V V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Does anyone know the ford part number for this piece?

02-26-2013, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
arazer Junior Member Member Number: 53214 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1999 Ford Taurus SE 24V V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	No it's not the piece in the middle it is the black plastic piece that goes around the roof on the inside. I have a photo but I don't know how to post it here.

02-26-2013, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
arazer Junior Member Member Number: 53214 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1999 Ford Taurus SE 24V V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Thanks I'd still be interested in the part number or numbers if anyone knows

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