rlhaberm
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My 2017 Platinum is building up ice in the door jambs. This just started happening this year. The ice is thick enough I’m afraid it’s going to damage the door when opening it. Any ideas on what is causing this, and how to prevent it?
Ice in door jambs
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There's a new one! Since your truck is white, maybe you can put some food coloring in some water and pour it from the roof. Try to see where it's leaking in. Might be a hole or tear in the weatherstripping?? Just some ideas.
rlhaberm
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Thanks. I can see where the water is coming from…what I don’t understand is what’s causing it to freeze and build up in the door jamb. This is our 4th winter here in CO and first time this to ever happen. I don’t see any parts missing, damaged, etc, so nothing changed as far as can tell.
On my transit work van I've had the sliding door and back barn doors freeze to the point I had to take it to the shop and park it inside for 30 minutes before I could get it open. Do you have a carport or garage you could park in? If not try to park on a slope so the water runs towards the front or back of the vehicle instead of straight down.
I haven't seen this before, though I have seen snow and ice in the door jamb and rocker panel area, either from blowing in or coming off boots. I would recommend drying it out then spraying the area with silicone spray. That may help with drainage of water/snow.
Modelcarguy
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Look at the bottom of each door. There are two plastic one-way plugs. On our 2008 they work for s$&t. We took them out.
They are supposed to drain water out of the door. (Turns out the doors aren’t really all that waterproof.) taking these plugs out will take care of a bit of your problem. Don’t forget the rear hatch too.
The freezing higher up around the door will do damage anything, but it can make for some interesting tugging to get it open first thing in the morning. At least here on the frozen tundra.
They are supposed to drain water out of the door. (Turns out the doors aren’t really all that waterproof.) taking these plugs out will take care of a bit of your problem. Don’t forget the rear hatch too.
The freezing higher up around the door will do damage anything, but it can make for some interesting tugging to get it open first thing in the morning. At least here on the frozen tundra.
rlhaberm
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Thanks everyone!
1. I took the plugs out of the doors a long time ago because they e were holding water. This doesn’t help with ice in the door jambs though.
2. I’ve sprayed silicone (didn’t help) and WD-40 in the jambs…still got ice this morning.
3. Will try parking on an incline and see if that helps.
Still can’t figure why this just started happening after 4 years! Parking in the same spot here in CO for the past 3 winters.
1. I took the plugs out of the doors a long time ago because they e were holding water. This doesn’t help with ice in the door jambs though.
2. I’ve sprayed silicone (didn’t help) and WD-40 in the jambs…still got ice this morning.
3. Will try parking on an incline and see if that helps.
Still can’t figure why this just started happening after 4 years! Parking in the same spot here in CO for the past 3 winters.
rlhaberm
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Winter 5 and still having this issue. Is no else experiencing this???
I have had the exact same issue every winter in MN. I believe the ice and snow on the windshield and especially black plastic cowl melts in the sun, drips down the sides, and then re-freezes in the cold metal door jambs. I don't know how to fix this other than somehow redirecting the melted ice/snow somewhere else.
rlhaberm
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Season number 6…happening again. Have tried more silicone, more WD-40, car wax…nothing seems to help. Can’t see any way to block water from entering the jams. Still looking for solution!
rlhaberm
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It’s not on the rubber gaskets…it’s in the door jamb
99WhiteC5Coupe
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I have a 2015 Expedition Limited 4x4, purchased new and live in the Midwest.
Although it is garaged when not being used, ice has formed in the vehicle doorjambs such as you have pictured. The ice has never caused damage.
If you look at the larger weatherstrip “bulbs” above the door check strap, you will see Ford designed the water runoff to flow into the door jamb and to the ground.
Have you ever had damage caused by the ice that has formed?
I’m not sure what solution you are seeking, but you will probably have to live with this design issue.
914rrr
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Heading up north for xmas, good to know.
rlhaberm
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Now we’re starting our 5th winter here, and still having this issue. Hard to believe no one else is experiencing this, nor that no-one has a solution. So far my solution is go out every morning and knock the ice out with a small scraper.
99WhiteC5Coupe
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If you’re able to open the door, why are you trying to knock out the ice in the jamb? I’m not sure I understand why you think the ice inside the jamb (near the door hinge area?) is a problem?
rlhaberm
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It is a problem because it deflects the door and hinges when I open it.
rlhaberm
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Yes, i am seeing damage. The ice causes the sheet metal to flex, cracks the paint, and this year starting to see some rust. 7th season now, and Still no solution to keep this from happening!
Jamo
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I have no solution to the problem, but I do get that same ice build up several times over the winter. I'm in and out of my truck so often that it hasn't ben a problem for me, but I do knock it off when I see it. I guess I'm with Mr Dave (above) with thoughts of snow melting off the cowl and running down the jamb. It's to the outside of any weatherstripping, at least in my case.
Good luck & Merry Christmas...
Good luck & Merry Christmas...
99WhiteC5Coupe
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On my 2015 Expedition Limited 4x4, in the fall (before cold weather arrived) I used to apply silicone grease liberally to all the door and hatch weatherstrips, the hood rear gasket, and also to the bulbous rubber gasket inside the two front doors (by the door hinges).
Perhaps apply a lot of silicone grease to the areas? Do not use silicone spray which will wash away.
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