Water Leak Onto Front Carpet From A-Pillar – 2015-2022 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10214761

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2242

Summary

Some 2015-2022 MustangeBay logo vehicles may exhibit a water leak onto the front carpet that originates from the either the left or right A-pillar. This may be due to a detached A-pillar body seal. Follow the service procedure to repair the vehicle.

 


Model:

FordeBay logo

2015-2022 MustangeBay logo

 

Issue: Some 2015-2022 MustangeBay logo vehicles may exhibit a water leak onto the front carpet that originates from the either the left or right A-pillar. This may be due to a detached A-pillar body seal. Follow the service procedure to repair the vehicle.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

  • 2015-2022 MustangeBay logo
  • Water leak onto the front carpet from the A-pillar area

 

Parts

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
W718717-S3001Rubber Body Plug42
PM-13-A
Ford Genuine Fluid PM-13-A Anti-Corrosion Coating - 16 oz.
  • Excellent long-lasting corrosion protection and mar resistance
  • For service temperatures exceeding 180°F (82°C)
  • Apply with brush, roller or spray
  • Surface must be free of oil, dirt and other foreign material
  • Apply at 2.5mm film thickness; approximately 300 square foot/gallon at 2.5mm film thickness

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As NeededMotorcraft® Anti-Corrosion Coating
19500As NeededMotorcraft® All-in-One Exterior Lacquer Touch-Up Paint – Refer To The Part Catalog For The VIN Specific Application

Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.

Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.

Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.

 

Service Procedure

1. Fully open both doors.

2. Inspect the body seals on both A-pillars for complete 360-degree adhesion to the sheet metal. (Figure 1)

NOTE: The A-pillar body seals are an adhesive patch that seals a 19 mm (0.75 in.) diameter hole in the sheet metal. These seals must have complete adhesion around all edges. If any portion of the sealing surface is compromised, water entry into the cabin may result.

Figure 1 – Left A-pillar shown, right A-pillar similar

 

3. Are the body seals on both A-pillars completely sealed to the body? (Figure 2)

Figure 2 – Example of failed A-pillar sticker seals

 

(1). Yes – this article does not apply.

(2). No – proceed to Step 4.

4. Inspect the fender insulator to be sure it does not restrict access to the A-pillar body seal. If the fender insulator covers any portion of the A-pillar body seal, the foam fender insulator can be slightly indented to allow for unobstructed access to the seal.

5. Apply paint-safe, protective tape to the door and fender edges.

6. Use fingers and/or pliers to completely remove and discard the A-pillar body seal.

7. Use alcohol wipes to remove all remaining adhesive left by the discarded body seal.

8. Apply Motorcraft® Anti-Corrosion Coating to all exposed metal around the A-pillar body hole. Allow the Motorcraft® Anti-Corrosion Coating to dry following the instructions on the container.

9. Use a small paint brush to apply touch-up paint to the exterior surfaces that were previously coated with Motorcraft® Anti-Corrosion Coating. Allow paint time to dry following the instructions on the touch-up paint container.

10. Install and fully seat the new rubber body plug into the A-pillar body hole.

11. If the other A-pillar body seal requires repair, repeat Steps 4-10.

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoMUSTANGeBay logo2015-2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2242
24 June 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10214761

MC-10214761-0001.pdf 115.752KB

 


 

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