Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Dust and water leaks	Body sealer missing Opening in welding or body joints Components not fully installed Components missing Components damaged	REMOVE trim. CHECK for leaks and SEAL with appropriate sealer. ROAD TEST or WATER TEST for leaks. RECHECK trim for leaks; USE light under vehicle with trim removed. CHECK interior of body at joints and weld lines.
	Leaks at door and window seals or sheet metal joints in doors or door openings	SEAL leaks with silicone gasket and sealant.
	Loose/misaligned weatherstrip	REATTACH weatherstrip. INSTALL new pin-type retainers if damaged. USE trim and weatherstrip adhesive as necessary.
	Poor door fit	ADJUST the striker or hinges as necessary. REFER to BODY CLOSURES . CHECK for acceptable door efforts and use spray chalk on weatherstrip to verify repair.
Dust/water leaks at floor pan and grommets	Missing or damaged plugs and/or grommets	CHECK plugs for correct installation. INSTALL new plugs if necessary.
Dust/water leaks at rear window glass	Gaps in the sealant bead	REMOVE and REINSTALL rear glass. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
Dust/water leaks at rear window glass	High mounted stoplamp	CHECK high mounted stoplamp seal. REPAIR and/or INSTALL as necessary.
Door drain holes collecting water	Holes clogged with mud or road tar	CLEAN drain holes of dirt and foreign material with a punch or screwdriver. CHECK drain holes regularly.
Water leaks and wind noise around perimeter of windshield	Gaps in the sealant bead	RESEAL windshield. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
	Windshield misaligned or not installed correctly	REINSTALL the windshield. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
	Open in weld or body joint	See above condition for dust and water leaks.
Wind noise	NOTE: Use a stethoscope and/or spray chalk to locate the exact source of wind noise. Leaks at door and window seals or sheet metal joints in doors or door openings	SEAL leaks with silicone gasket and sealant.
	Loose/misaligned weatherstrip	REATTACH weatherstrip. INSTALL new pin-type retainers if damaged. USE trim and weatherstrip adhesive as necessary.
	Poor door fit	ADJUST the striker or hinges as necessary. REFER to BODY CLOSURES . CHECK for acceptable door efforts, and use spray chalk on weatherstrip to verify repair.
Squeaks and rattles	Loose objects in door wells, pillars and quarter panels	CHECK doors by carefully striking underside of door with a rubber mallet. LISTEN for loose objects in door. REPAIR. TIGHTEN body bolts and screws.
	Misalignment (if tightening bolts does not eliminate rattle)	ALIGN doors. REFER to BODY CLOSURES .
	Loose weatherstripping and/or anti-squeak material	APPLY additional sealer, flock tape or lubricant. INSTALL in correct location to eliminate rattle and/or squeak.