Any reason not to order a Moon Roof in a SCab?
Did most of you order one in your SCrew/SCab? Kind of on the fence about this option. Thanks for your opinion.
Sorry my response is coming in so late. Maybe it can help future buyers.
I suggest "Not ordering a moon roof or sunroof". I had one in my 2014. I never used it and think they are pointless. But thats my opinion.
One evening I was backing my 2014 into the GayRog to do some painting on the badges. While backing up I needed to make sure there were no clearance issues. I opened the sunroof for the first time ever and stuck my head out as I backed up to make sure I wasnt going to hit the top of the garage. I made it in safely and did my painting. That night before bed I pulled the truck back into the driveway. Its too long to stay in the garage as the door wont close.
That night it rained 3 inches. Severe Texas thunderstorms. I came out for work and opened the door the next morning. Gallons of water poured out, enough water that it soaked both of my shoes and pant legs from the knee down. Both floorboards had standing water, cup holders were full etc. The water killed the Touchscreen. I pulled the seats out and spend hours drying them. I pulled the carpet and used a shop vac to get all water out from underneath. The door sills had 3 inches of standing water. The door sills have wire bundles in them, all covered in standing water.
Took 3 days and about 20 hours of my labor to get everything dry. I filed a claim with Insurance. I had Ford quoted all 4 parts needed to replace the stereo, Touch screen and ordered on my credit card etc. Nationwide wrote me a check to reimburse and for my labor. I swapped out the Sync system. I stayed up until 3am one night working by headlamp to get Sync replaced. Another 12 hours in ordering process and repair time. I traded the truck in the next day, right after install. Yes, I informed the dealership of the water damage. But I wanted the truck gone before the negative carfax hit and destroyed its value.
I know, Im an idiot and I shouldn't have left the sunroof open. Yes, I know, I shouldnt tell others not to order a sunroof, just because I am an idiot. Yes, I know, Sunroofs are fun and you can see the sky when you drive. Google this phrase "Water damage open sunroof", it happens to lots of people.
I hate a f...ing sunroof and dont have a need for it. It merely opens the possibility for additional problems. I have a 2017 Raptor now, no damn sunroof.
