New owner, new member, first problem

SmokeEater829 · May 23, 2018

First problem with the new to me Expedition.
Found out today when using the rear washer, instead of spraying on the rear window, it leaks into the cabin. Found the rear washer hose is disconnected. Problem is, I can’t get to where it is supposed to connect. I need to remove the rear trim piece over the rear door opening. But I can’t figure out how to get it off. I’m thinking that it’s just snapped in, but I don’t want to break it.
Anyone removed this piece before? Or had the washer fluid leak into the cabin? Should I try to fix it myself, or just bring it to the dealership? We bought it last Friday (used) and have factory warranty plus an extended warranty, but my dealership is over an hour away.

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bobmbx · May 23, 2018

Warranty. You paid for it, use it.

Muddy Bean · May 24, 2018

I agree if it’s under warranty go that route. If not, you pop off the trim. I know the lower section come off with the squeeze clips. They are hard to pop off without damaging them but I did manage to do it.

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1955moose · May 24, 2018

Why pay for the warranty and get dirty! That just doesn't make sense. Pick a day, drop it off, get a cheap rental, have a nice lunch, maybe take in a movie, let them wrestle with it. Their will be plenty of things you can tackle after the warranty expires.

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SmokeEater829 · May 24, 2018

Only reason I wanted to tackle it myself is for convenience. The dealership is over an hour away. The wife can’t take my truck to work(won’t fit into parking garage). So I’d have to bring her to work, drive to dealership, then either wait for it, or get a rental. Then make it back in time to pick her up. Or, I pop this piece off, reconnect the hose and put the trim back on. I just don’t want to break the trim piece.

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jkayca · May 25, 2018

My dealer gives free loaners if requested since they don't have a shuttle service. OP might want to check around other Ford dealers to see if they do something similar.

Plati · May 25, 2018

I'm sure its somewhere on Youtube, can you Google that?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=youtube+ford+expedition+remove+rear+trim

Flexpedition · May 25, 2018

Grasp the piece of trim with both hands and pull it strait down. The clips are strong and will make some noise, but its super easy. I've removed mine a dozens of times to accommodate a dog travel kennel that is slightly taller than the hatch opening.

DASAGT · May 25, 2018

Flexpedition said:
Grasp the piece of trim with both hands and pull it strait down. The clips are strong and will make some noise, but its super easy. I've removed mine a dozens of times to accommodate a dog travel kennel that is slightly taller than the hatch opening.

this is the procedure but you paid for the warranty and a lot of pay for it and never use it. I would make the trip worth the while and do a full maintenance check like (2404) for those who understand and then go in with your list.

Thomas Hester · Dec 14, 2020

If you choose to repair it yourself. With the back door open. Pry down the back trim about 3/4’ at one end. While separating the rubber trim out of the way to view the (4) clips holding the trim.start on one end put a straight screwdriver under the plastic clip and push up on the screw driver releasing the clip x 4. Than you have 2 fasteners to remove on the headliner corners.please use proper tool to prevent damage. Now you can see above headliner on passenger side you will see where the hose has come apart.just re-attach hose. There are 4 metal clips that held the plastic trim up that can be removed by needle nose pliers and reattached to plastic trim and than snapped back in..

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