Body/Frame - Water Leaks Causing Electrical Problems: Overview

Article No.
98-9-13

05/11/98

^ WATER LEAKS - VARIOUS AREAS OF VEHICLE

^ ELECTRICAL - ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONING
IMPROPERLY DUE TO WATER LEAKS

^ LAMPS - WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED DUE TO
WATER LEAKS

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 LD
1998 NAVIGATOR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add F-150, F-250 LD, and Navigator vehicles, and to revise the text and art accordingly.

ISSUE
Water leaks in various areas of the vehicle as identified below may be causing electrical concerns such as:

^ Warning lamps illuminating, and/or

^ Improper wiper operation, and/or

^ Improper function of electrical accessories

The water leaks may be caused by sealer skips, unseated grommets, and/or clogged drain tubes.

ACTION

Repair the water leaks. Refer to the following Service Procedures for details on:

^ Windshield Leaks

^ Cowl Top Leaks

^ Cowl Side-to-Door Opening Panel Leaks

^ Cowl Side-to-Dash Panel Leaks

^ Moon roof Leaks

^ Grommets

The following procedures may include using a seam sealer for repairs. Recommended seam sealers are:

Company Part Name Phone Number

3M Ultrapro Seam Sealer (612) 733-5547 - US

Kent Uniweld Seam Sealer (800) 654-6333 - US
(800) 663-2800 - Canada

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-19-15

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

980913A Windshield Leaks Service 0.5 Hr.
Procedure

980913B Additional Time If Leaf 0.4 Hr.
Screen Must Be Removed
(Used With Operation A)

980913C Cowl Top Leaks Service 1.3 Hrs.
Procedure

980913D Cowl Side-To-Door 1.9 Hrs.
Opening Panel Leaks
Service Procedure

980913E Cowl Side-To-Dash Panel 0.4 Hr.
Leaks Service Procedure

980913F Moonroof Leaks Service 0.4 Hr.
Procedure

980913G Grommets Service 0.4 Hr.
Procedure

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18812 GROMMET(S) LEAKS 68
7801610 COWL TOP LEAKS (DASH
PANEL) 68
7802012 COWL TOP LEAKS
(OUTER) 68
7802018 COWL SIDE TO-DASH
PANEL LEAKS 68
7802039 COWL SIDE-TO-DOOR
OPENING PANEL LEAKS 68
7803100 WINDSHIELD LEAKS 68
78502C53 MOON ROOF LEAKS 68

OASIS CODES: 110000,190000, 202000, 203000, 205000, 206000