Symptom Chart

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BODY SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Dust and Water Leaks	Body sealer missing.	REMOVE trim. CHECK for leaks and SEAL with appropriate sealer. ROAD TEST or WATER HOSE TEST for leaks. RECHECK trim for leaks. Or USE light under vehicle with trim removed. CHECK interior of body at joints and weld lines.
Dust and Water Leaks	Openings in welds or body joints. Components not fully installed. Components missing. Components damaged.
Dust/Water Leaks at Floorpan and Grommets	Missing or damaged plugs or grommets.	CHECK plugs for proper installation. REPLACE if necessary.
Door Drain Holes Collecting Water	Holes clogged with mud or road tar.	CHECK drain holes regularly. CLEAN drain holes of dirt and foreign material with a punch or screwdriver.
Water Leaks Around Perimeter of Windshield	Gaps in the sealant bead.	APPLY Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B.
	Windshield misaligned or not installed correctly.	REINSTALL the windshield. REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
	Opening in weld or body joint.	See above condition for dust and water leaks.
Wind Noise, Air Entering Vehicle Through Small Holes in Body	Leaks at door and window seals or sheet metal joints in doors or door openings.	SEAL leaks with Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford Specification WSK-M2G343-A4.
	Loose/misaligned weatherstrip.	REATTACH w/strip. REPLACE any damaged push pins. Use Weatherstrip Adhesive E8AZ-19552-A or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESB-M2G14-A as necessary.
	Poor Door Fit.	ADJUST striker. REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . CHECK for acceptable door efforts after the repair.
Rattles	Loose screws, nuts, bolts, small pieces of deadener 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. If tightening bolts does not eliminate rattle, cause could be misalignment. REFER to BODY CLOSURES .
Rattles	Weatherstripping or anti-squeak material has slipped out of position.	APPLY additional sealer. INSTALL in proper location to eliminate rattle.