GEN 1 Wet carpet

[daddycreswell]

I started noticing that I had condensation on the inside of the windshield a few times when the temps where in the mid 60's during the day and in the 30's at night, thought maybe it was a cracked windshield. A couple of days ago I was cleaning out the back seat of my SC and I had a old bucket hat stuck in the drivers side door, I took it out and it seemed damp. So I got to feeling around, and the carpet beside the sill plate was damp to.

Fast forward to yesterday and it rained last night all night, I checked this morning and the carpet is wet, a little further investigation and I noticed water on the backseat under the headrest. I felt the headliner above and it was wet, just on the drivers side. The back window looks to be sealed fine....not really sure. Is it possible that the 3rd brake light is leaking? Was the fix, buy a new one with a new seal, or caulking it?

Thanks

 

[daddycreswell]

I am searching for a new seal/gasket. Are the Raptor 3rd brake lights different from a regular f-150? The ones I have found say not for Raptor.

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[daddycreswell]

If someone could do me a favor and check under the 3rd brake light at the top of the rear window, I found this huge gap, just wondering if anyone else had this. Thanks.

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[The Car Stereo Company]

i had my back window replaced and they didnt seal it right. since it didnt rain for over a year in california where i was i didnt notice it until i was in a rain storm in texas. if you have had tgr rear window replaced i would check that first.

 

[daddycreswell]

Nah never had it replaced. I wonder if that gap is suppose to be there though.

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[Sozzy12]

I've had several third brake lights leak over the years. Never on the Raptor but I wouldn't be surprised if that's your problem.

 

[daddycreswell]

I poured the RTV to the back of it this afternoon, I'm hoping that solves the problem.

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[Sozzy12]

A butyl strip caulk is what I've used in the past. Allows you to reuse when changing bulbs.

 

[wakko0o]

You should be good with the RTV. Happened to my 14 and never leaked again.


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[75th Fires]

I have the same exact problem. I first thought it was the 3rd brake light as well and I have replaced with several new lights as well as sealing the light off with weatherstripping and butyl rubber.

As it turns out the issue is with the rear window seal. My window has never been replaced either.