Water Leak near RH A-Pillar – 2009-2010 Ford F-150

WATER LEAK AT SATELLITE ANTENNA

 

FORD:

2009-2010 F-150

 

2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) on or before 1/12/2010, or at Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) on or before 01/18/2010, and equipped with optional Satellite Radio, may exhibit water entry into the passenger compartment near the RH A-pillar assist handle.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove satellite radio antenna from the vehicle.
   1. Completely remove the mounting bolt and retention clip, then compress the plastic pre-position clip and apply upward force on mounting stud of antenna.
2. Clean both cab sheet metal and satellite antenna base surfaces with 50/50 mix of Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and water.
3. Place a 1/8″ (3.2 mm) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the antenna base. (Figure 1)

Figure 1

 

1. 1. Antenna must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of RTV application.
2. Install antenna base and reassemble interior components.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
TA-357	Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone