Water Leak at A-pillars or Windshield Seal – 2015 Ford F-150

TSB 15-0081

WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR OR AROUND WINDSHIELD – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/13/2015

 

FORD:

2015 F-150

 

ISSUE:

Some 2015 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1/13/2015 may exhibit a water leak at the A-pillars or the windshield seal.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Does the vehicle exhibit water entry at either A-pillar roof panel area?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
   2. No – proceed to Step 8.
2. Is a crack present in the ditch sealer area at the top of the A-pillars?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 3.
   2. No – proceed to Step 4.
3. Use Motorcraft Seam Sealer or equivalent to repair.
   1. Paint the repaired area if the Motorcraft Seam Sealer is visible.
4. Is the vehicle equipped with a roof opening panel?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 5.
   2. No – proceed to Step 8.
5. Remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.
6. Is the water drain tube properly connected? Refer to WSM, Section 501-17.
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 7.
   2. No – reconnect the water drain tube and proceed to Step 7.
7. Reinstall the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
8. Does water enter around the fixed glass seal?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 9.
   2. No – repair is complete.
9. Is there a noticeable gap in the fixed glass seal?
   1. Yes – replace the fixed glass. Refer to WSM, Section 501-11.
   2. No – scuff the existing fixed glass seal in the location of the water entry and use Motorcraft Seam Sealer or equivalent to seal the leak.

 

TA-2-B	Motorcraft Seam Sealer (Black)
FL3Z-1503100-A	Fixed Glass for XL
FL3Z-1503100-B	Fixed Glass XLT/Lariat/King Ranch
FL3Z-1503100-C	Fixed Glass With Rain Sensor
1531458	Right Hand A-Pillar Bolt Cover – See Parts Catalog
1531459	Left Hand A-Pillar Bolt Cover – See Parts Catalog

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
MT150081	Use SLTS Operations If Available; Claim Additional Diagnosis Or Labor Performed As Actual Time	Actual Time

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
1650202	42