'98 Expediton Roof Leak Issue

[Eraser74]

I have a 1998 Ford Expedition eddie bauer 4WD with a sliding moonroof & have a few leak issues. When it's raining, a small trickle of water appears by the passenger side grab handle. Sometimes just above the passenger seat is a wet spot or 2 on the headliner. Recently, during a rainstorm, I noticed a larger leak coming out the access panel on the headliner where the moonroof assembly is. I'm at a loss on where the leak is coming from as I've seen it happen on several locations. I read somewhere about drain holes by the moonroof being potentially clogged or disassembled. I have no clue where the drain holes are. Does anyone know what's causing these leaks & how to fix them?

 

[jdan]

Mine does this to.
I have to push the glass up to make sure it's closed or it will leak.
Try that and see if it go's up any higher.

 

[Eraser74]

It lines up fine when I open & close it. I did notice that when it's closed, I can push it down a little & then there's a gap. Is there a way to seal the window or maybe replace the rubber seal around the glass?

 

[dpl200388]

Make sure the drain tubes are clear. climb up and look into the channel you will see them. clean all debris from channel also.

 

[Eraser74]

Which way do I look into the window to find the drain tubes? Should the moonroof be slid open all the way, vented forward? I'm not sure which angle to look in for the drain tubes. Are the drain tubes small, on the sides, etc. ?

 

[Canadian Expy]

Mine did this, the track,also the gutter for water was cracked. I had to take my track out anf fix it. PIA but it fixed it.
You don't want to leave this go to long water down the drivers side will get into the fuses and electrics.
Check first to see if the water poured from the top with the window open , into the track goes down the drain plugs. They might be just plugged !

 

[dpl200388]

open all the way. you will see holes in the corners. these are the drain tubes. the rear are harder to see cuz of the track for the roof.

 

[Eraser74]

How do I clear them out? Should I squirt water, or maybe used compressed air or some other method?

 

[jdan]

Compressed air should do it. Unless somebody has a good reason not to but I would try it.

 

[Eraser74]

Where are the rear drain tubes. Still having issues finding them. I did locate the front ones.