Thanks for posting the video, it saved me a lot of time looking for the problem. Ford should be ashamed of the way this car has been built, with so many sealing issues, including door seals that just fall off. I say this as an automotive engineer with some 30 years experience of designing cars.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I'm glad my video could help, and I agree this shuld never happen. Thank you for your feedback.
@randyandy28099 ай бұрын
I see so many with the right hand door seals hanging out, including mine on front and rear rhs doors
@terrysteele48346 ай бұрын
Totally agree it’s a joke that the same problem is happening in a 2018 car
@Jollytear11 ай бұрын
Nice one for this! After many attempts to trace it and a few garages… it’s now re sealed and at a cost of only £5 for sealant and a gun 👌
@Martysworkshop11 ай бұрын
I'm glad my video could help, thank you for your feedback 😊
@Pavis_Blog5 ай бұрын
i have steel railing on roof.. im sure its leaking from that area, but cant remove railing i mean steel one....garage quoted 250£
@bluewendytube2 ай бұрын
Thank you, it wasn’t my sealed bottles of water I keep in there for emergencies! That was very useful.
@Martysworkshop2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@anomalyweddings8 ай бұрын
Same problem here, thank you i will try this. I emptied nearly 2L of water last week 💀
@Martysworkshop8 ай бұрын
Yea it's surprising how much can get in
@changlongzhu17032 ай бұрын
Hi, I had the same problem recently. How did you empty the water under the seat?
@Martysworkshop2 ай бұрын
I used a tool and just moped it up
@markmoore6264 Жыл бұрын
Another useful video Marty, I've recently done the vents on my 2014 Focus behind the rear bumper which is another water leaking issue on these, after I'd sorted that I found another leak which was one of the bolts had loosened on the rear spoiler and water was dripping onto the parcel shelf. I'll check the seam on mine now after watching this 👍
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input I may have to do the vents next in this car to be 100%
@klobmiester Жыл бұрын
Mine turned out to be the windscreen so keep that in mind
@squrvolish7623 Жыл бұрын
Have exactly the same problem here. I have just ordered some gorilla sealant and planing to take care of it as soon as weather will get a bit better. Thanks for the vide bro, super useful!
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm glad my video could help ☺️
@philsimpson35564 ай бұрын
I had a mk2 Focus, water in the boot and the rear footwells. Tried sealing the rear lights and all around. Never did get it fixed, eventually scrapped the car.
@Martysworkshop4 ай бұрын
Shame, wast of a car due to a poor design
@livingsoul.410510 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video as fixed mine yesterday ,shocking build quality of focus mk3
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
Yes I must agree, thank you for watching
@deanmitchell42335 ай бұрын
I was wondering where the water was çoming from, great vid thanks alot...
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
It's the pannel bond that has failed.
@matt.w68545 ай бұрын
Had to get the vents re-sealed under the rear bumper but now I have water coming in again. Will check what you've done here ASAP.
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
I will have to cheak out the vents thank you
@eldodos83 Жыл бұрын
Have same issue with my focus, thought it was the vents behind bumper that were leaking and to some extent it was but looks like I have the same issue u have there too
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
If you remove the trim over the seat belt you can pour water in that joint and you shuld see it comeing in, thank you for watching
@NathanColle9 ай бұрын
Same thing on my car, 2011 ford focus. Also found water was getting in from the hydraulic hing mount on the boot. I’ve used sealant around this area too.
@Martysworkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input
@bartekbys48818 ай бұрын
Great video. I have the same problem with my focus. Looks like it will be solved now. Thank you👍
@Martysworkshop8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and your feedback
@belindamavhiki-sh8rc7 ай бұрын
Thank you soo much we have the same problem right now the front and back on passengers side is wet the mecahnic says we need a new bumber
@Martysworkshop7 ай бұрын
Not good, im glad my video could help
@the_observinganalyst4085 Жыл бұрын
These water leaks issues are on all Ford focuses! Ford should stop production on such design also pay customers compensation. Though cause of the leak in this video maybe different to the majority of the Ford focus leaks people experience. Anyways.. it is an engineering flaw that cannot be just so fixed, but can temporarily drain by taking the cap off from the vents in under the back bumpers. Though may many release some or most water, you still may find the whole thing still wet or iced up in winter conditions. Ford won't fix the flaws, because hardly anyone put a case against such production. People continue to buy...So they continue to sell with the flaws and make money on the design. So as a business who cares for quantity and money over quality.. why would they change!
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Well said, thank you for your input.
@TheMogzz Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate my sister in law got the same problem 👍
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Glad my video could help.
@adrianhenry479 ай бұрын
This video is a life saver my brother having this issue now and I’ve got the same car too (ST) not got the issue yet but prevention is better that cure, need to also do my door seals too if you’ve got advice on those I’m all ears because they’re so poor from factory!
@Martysworkshop9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, I haven't touched the door seal yet sorry
@Pavis_Blog5 ай бұрын
was there leakage from door sealant too ? rear doors ?
@helhound236 ай бұрын
My spare wheel was submerged in water , I'll try this , thanks
@Martysworkshop6 ай бұрын
Hope it helps
@klobmiester Жыл бұрын
I have 17 plate focus and had water in the foot wells even after I repaired the rear vents , turned out to be the seal on the windscreen
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input. I had a transit doing the same.
@bennoben1653 Жыл бұрын
Great info mate , always worth knowing , thanks for sharing 👍
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you support.
@bennoben1653 Жыл бұрын
@@Martysworkshop your welcome Marty , great channel 👍
@richardkelly3096 Жыл бұрын
I think this is what’s happening with my pug 308 boot is full of water.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
There is so many places water can get in unfortunately.
@peterspence4056 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant advice .id the same problem ...not a problem anymore thanks to your video
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad my video could help
@craigtrigg42885 ай бұрын
great video guys i got a water leak on astra j elite 2013 mine is comimg from roof ive put sealant on it but still leaking alittle
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
They don't make cars like they used to!!!
@desjennings68394 ай бұрын
Excellent video!! My 2016 Focus has water in the drivers side footwells but NOT in the boot. Is this a different issue from taking the bungs behind the bumper out to release water? Thanks.
@Martysworkshop4 ай бұрын
If its just in the front it could be the windscreen
@desjennings68394 ай бұрын
Thanks. Well, it's the front and rear drivers' side footwells.
@ukeggs1 Жыл бұрын
Great video…my Focus headlamps are full of condensation…2012 any ideas?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I know the back covers can be awkward to get on, is it located fully?
@Jason-zd5uy Жыл бұрын
All prone for it same on my 2016
@trish218010 ай бұрын
This has just happened to my 2011 focus! 😩 absolutely swimming in my footwells on right side front and back! Boot interior is also wet so guess I’m buying some sealant after seeing this! Thanks! ( any tips how to dry it out?) 😂
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
We used absorbant mats to soak up and rice out as much as possible, the it shuld dry out itself in time, thank you for your feedback
@trevsparks3843 Жыл бұрын
Cheers for that got similar issue but only in boot area drivers side, will take a look to see if it's the same problem many thanks
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Glad my video could help
@marksmith762 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the previous model to this car and have water ingress in the right hand side of the boot. I’ve seen on another video that shows water leaking around the top of the hinge panel.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input I will keep an eye out for it.
@KoKoSnK896 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the video! Do these places need to be degreased before applying the sealant?
@Martysworkshop6 ай бұрын
It wouldn't hurt, I just wiped it clean after I removed the sealant.
@Abdul-kv3sz7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. I had the same issue with my 2012 ford focus as well as a vent leak which is behind the bumper. I used tiger seal to seal the seam which so far has worked well. The only issue is tiger seal can be dangerous to use due to the fumes. What sealant did you use?
@Martysworkshop7 ай бұрын
I used grey max, I have linked it in the description
@lynnavison8843 Жыл бұрын
Mine is leaking like mad, the passenger side footwells are swimming. Got quoted £471 to fix it. No way can i afford that. Keep sucking the water out with my carpet washer and even found a fungus growing. Seen water coming in at the windscreen corner too.. hopefully the end of the year i can get it fixed. But at least i can try that for now thank you.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Glad my video could help
@sikanderhussain81436 ай бұрын
The passenger side footwell of my car is wet. I’ve put some sealant by the tailgate hinges and I’ve removed the glovebox to check for any leaks with a hose running and I can’t see any leaks. Inside the boot is dry so I don’t think it could be the vents behind the bumper. Anywhere else I could check ? It’s only the front/ rear passenger side that’s leaking
@Martysworkshop6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure tbh, the boot is usually where the issues start
@joannellewellyn45645 ай бұрын
Hi I have the same issue mainly on the right side of my boot and in all footwells except the drivers. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
Have you cheaked for this leak??
@jeffmee7638 ай бұрын
Don't forget the rubber buns underneath the rear bumper where the vents are take them out and see how much water comes out you'd be surprised just leave the buns off so the water can come out.
@Martysworkshop8 ай бұрын
Good idea. Thank you for your input
@the_whitehawks10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info very helpful. What sealant is best to use please?
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
I used grey max, I have linked it in the description
@olufunkeadigun48173 ай бұрын
I have traced the leekage, yet I've not gotten it, Is it something you can fix for me pls?
@Martysworkshop3 ай бұрын
I don't do outside work sorry
@Pavis_Blog5 ай бұрын
i sealed already, but still got issues.. i doubt its from roof railing screw area. . i wil try sealing around it as u showed in video..thanks
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
Hope this helps
@45blond Жыл бұрын
My son has an 11 ford focus , same wettnes on driver side n back right passenger side , boot is bone dry , so is the left side, We tested to see if doors or windows is letting in rain as it has been fairly pouring rain last few days n last week but no leaking doors .. so there must going on inside ..what other things could be leaking inside
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Windscreen seal can fail, but you might need to remove a few dash panels then hose it down and see if you can see it come in.
@samanthawhite4483 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have the same problem all footwells are ringing wet. How did you dry out the carpets?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
We used a sponge to soak up and ring out mist of the water, then left it to dry naturally, as long as you fix the leak and use the car regular with the air con on (doesn't mater if heater is on hot), it will dry out naturally
@wojciechkanclerski Жыл бұрын
First dry them with towells as much as you can than you could try putting some old newspapers... paper has great hygroscopic properties.
@kiarawright2523 Жыл бұрын
Yes my biggest question!
@jordanmutimear5619 Жыл бұрын
Just brought 2011 2 days ago! Full beam not working at all (no lights on dash) Keeps stalling even when idling , Passengers front & back soaking wet, drivers electric window wouldn’t go up for hours. Checked the boots, no puddle just a bit damp on the passenger side. Had no rain at all so any ideas? 😢
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Not a clue sorry,
@ianhill45856 ай бұрын
I've a leaking Focus a trunked model, I tried a silicone sealant a few years ago, and now its coming away with age. Any tips?
@Martysworkshop6 ай бұрын
I used grey max it's what they use to glue sumps on engines, it lasts well, otherwise use tiger seal and paint over it once dry
@ianhill45856 ай бұрын
@@Martysworkshop Many thanks, I'll have to find a UK equivalent, but I'm on the right path now.
@georgegwynn29237 ай бұрын
Great video 🎉 what seakant did you use please
@Martysworkshop7 ай бұрын
I used grey max, it shuld be linked in the video description
@edwardmullan2724 Жыл бұрын
Had same issue on a Honda civic, panel join under the strip on the roof.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Not good! Thank you for you feedback
@zuckerberg201110 ай бұрын
Did you remove any of the old sealant or just dry it out completely and seal over it? Cheers.
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
Yes I scraped out the old sealant so I could reseal it
@rachelparks999810 ай бұрын
Hello , have a mk6 fiesta , leaking rain into the passenger footwell , any ideas on where to look ?
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
I would remove the glove box hose the car around the windscreen, the see if you can see any signs of water coming in
@fishler1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had water in my boot as well. I found water in both voids behind the rear bumper. If the seal was leaking would water get into the vent voids?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I hear there is vents that can leak behind the bumper so might be that
@markrimmer7428 Жыл бұрын
No - the vent voids have sound-deadening material in them, so they fill-up with water from around the vent seals, and eventually it overflows into the boot and saturates the carpets. The cracked seam-sealer at the top of the hatch causes gutter water to run inside the rear quarter panels and drips down onto the boot carpet in the rear corners via the hole in the trim above the shopping bag hooks. Less than an hour ago I finished drying out my own Focus which has exactly this problem, although not as severe. I'll be getting a tube of seam sealer tomorrow and doing both sides ASAP. I only have water ingress as far as the base of the rear seats, so hopefully I can nip this in the bud quickly. Thank you Marty for putting my mind at ease - a very simple fix 👍👍
@patricklemmen30977 ай бұрын
Hey Marty, how do i remove the rooftrim without demolishing the clip? I dont get it off somehow.. thnx
@Martysworkshop7 ай бұрын
I removed the rear quarter inner pannel, not sure on the roof
@patricklemmen30977 ай бұрын
@Martysworkshop but i see you have it also removed, at 3:50, how did you do that?
@Martysworkshop7 ай бұрын
Yes I see what you mean. Sorry, it just lifts off, it is clipped on I pryed it straight up with a screwdriver
@nigelcollins3427 Жыл бұрын
Love the video but I could still read the number plate
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@HasanTahirAbbas11 ай бұрын
Thanks Marty for the tip. I have had no success so far in getting to the source of water ingress in my Ford Focus. Given the wet footwell is a recipe for a disaster as time passes by, any tips on drying the carpet and the underneaths? Cheers
@Martysworkshop11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback
@jeffmee7638 ай бұрын
Do the vents.
@anomalyweddings8 ай бұрын
@@jeffmee763 which vents please?
@Lizapendleton9 ай бұрын
I have a 2016, not used for a couple of months, now MOLDY inside and dripping wet
@Martysworkshop9 ай бұрын
They are a poor construction I'm afraid.
@Lizapendleton9 ай бұрын
@@Martysworkshop is it a case of getting a Ford garage to replace all the seals please or has there been a recall? I'm really shocked, it's absolutely sopping in there!
@Martysworkshop9 ай бұрын
It's when they bond the shell together in the factory so might be worth speaking to a dealer, but it is more of a body shop repair,
@PhillipOdowda-bd4yd Жыл бұрын
Ive got this same problem on my 2012. Would if definitely be the sealant?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
You would need to remove the inner trim and pour water on the seam then see if you can see any water coming in. Hope this helps.
@PhillipOdowda-bd4yd Жыл бұрын
Thanks i will check tomorrow. Other that that its taking the back bumper off isit?
@curtislathrop3 ай бұрын
I was like #700 🎉
@Martysworkshop3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support
@Dave-gn4yt Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem..done the rear vents twice replaced all of them and sealed them..I can feel damp in the sound deadening behind the rear lights! Help
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Is this seal leaking then?
@Dave-gn4yt Жыл бұрын
@@Martysworkshop I have checked the seals that you have resealed and they have small cracks in them . I'm going to seal them up. Would this still cause water to leak into the cavity's? I have replaced the vents behind the bumpers and sealed them up well and still water coming out when I pull out the bungs..I can't think of any other way it's getting in!
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I tiped water on that area and you could clearly see water pouring into the car by the seatbelt
@LesleyWilliams-zt2kj Жыл бұрын
Excellent 🤞it will help me
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback
@helhound236 ай бұрын
How did you remove the trim on the roof
@Martysworkshop6 ай бұрын
It just pops up, try a screwdriver and pop the end up, then gently pull it upworking your way down the car
@Pavis_Blog5 ай бұрын
i have same issue, i got steel one trim..not similar to the video.. tried to remove, i afraid it might be screwed
@stephenking77705 ай бұрын
Brought a 16 plate focus shocked to find water in boot and now hear renowned for engine problems how the hell can ford sell these cars.
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
Yea it's poor! Has it got the 1l ecoboost engine?
@Mrtackle4241 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have got something similar at the front top passenger door windscreen side replaced the windscreen no good still leaking any ideas
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I would remove the trim and headlining and hose car to look for leaks, it could me another bonded joint failed
@Mrtackle4241 Жыл бұрын
@@Martysworkshophi yes done that put auto sealant on the seam and on the corner of windscreen even tho been replaced I can see where its dripping just not how it's getting in I did hose it as well ?
@JohnDoe-qg6hm Жыл бұрын
Wuld b gud tae ken whut sealant u used ! Silicone or putty ? Looked lek a grey putty.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
I used grey maxx as it is all I had, but ideally tiger seal would be the best if you had to buy some, there is links to tease in the description.
@nicolagarry1517 Жыл бұрын
I'm having the sane trouble so how do you dry the floor out
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
We soaked up as much as we could either a town then left it to dry naturally
@funny_Tale Жыл бұрын
Hey I have got the same issue but the water is a coolant leak idk where is coming from I am also losing water from the coolant
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Can you see any visible coolant under the car?
@funny_Tale Жыл бұрын
@@Martysworkshop hey the water goes inside driver side in the carpet, mechanic goes is the water pump but he check the leak and there was no leak at all.
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
If you have coolant inside the car then I'm afraid it must be coming from your heater box, ether your heater matrix, unfortunately it's not a simple repair to my knowledge, here is a link to a video that shuld help m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qs-IoKhestvaZH0.html
@funny_Tale Жыл бұрын
@@Martysworkshop hey I have fixed the heather matrix but still the leak couldn’t fined it. I am thinking to sell the car I cannot spend a lot of money in it
@wojciechkanclerski Жыл бұрын
Hi. I've just noticed same issue on my 2017 Focus mk3 ST estate. Water in spare tire and damp right rear passenger carpet. I'll check this seal first... way less time consuming than removing the bumper. Hope it helps. Thanks! Btw. did this solution help you in the long run? Did the leaking stop permanently?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Yes this cured my friends leak immediately. Thank you for your input
@cyclist689 ай бұрын
I've had an Escort a Fieasta and two focuses over the years. It has happened in every one. Sh1t basic design fault innit.
@Martysworkshop9 ай бұрын
Very true
@marcthehairybiker11 ай бұрын
What you use to seal it
@Martysworkshop11 ай бұрын
I used grey max sealant, it is listed in the description
@ezekiel676 Жыл бұрын
How's the LT50 coming along?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Good, engine strip down video comeing soon
@ezekiel676 Жыл бұрын
@Marty's workshop could you do a clip on installing the safety tether cord?
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
Sure is the pull switch completely missing?
@ezekiel676 Жыл бұрын
@Marty's workshop I've actually figured it myself. But looking forward to your strip down video as I want to complete a top end rebuild on mine.
@wierdwesterner Жыл бұрын
I'm never buying a Ford ever again
@Martysworkshop Жыл бұрын
It is a poor design
@jeffmee7638 ай бұрын
Yes but it's the same for mk2 and mk3 so ford as learned nothing.
@weelogans37 ай бұрын
Our car is the Ford Focus mk3 2014 when I was retiring my wife had got money put away so we wouldn't be Paying Arnold Clark more money, we have never owned a car outright 😏 But when we got it from the showroom all shiny and new Happy Days, couple of years down the line things started to go wrong water ingress flickering side lights Door seals Drivers side first. The water getting in is the biggest pain, the car has only done 73000 miles not a lot really, still looks quite smart from the outside, but really disappointed thought it would have been great to own one outright. Rant over shame on the design faults 😢😢
@staganomal944710 ай бұрын
This sadly is a coincidence not a Ford manufacturing fault as they explain, as the problem doesn’t happen in all their Focus’s then amazingly they just put it down to being unfortunate, good get out jail card, so it’s just a coincidence, a coincidence that 100’s of thousands of people encounter this problem and the vents under the back bumper, Poor show from such a big company, My car is the swimming pool edition, stinks of damp and mould now, And Ford just wipe their duty of care, Couldn’t even advise if the car is therefore safe to drive with water and electrics, Won’t ever be buying a Ford again bs company
@Martysworkshop10 ай бұрын
This seems to be putting alot of people off tbh thank you for your feedback
@filthyusratus5 ай бұрын
My son just bought 2013 mk3 focus , wet caroet under his feet drivers side , any ideas ? Door seals need to be done but anywhere else i need to look ? Thanks in advance
@Martysworkshop5 ай бұрын
Not sure tbh, the body bonding is rather poor on thease vehicles so I would remove the trim on the roof join and cheak the mastic seal
@filthyusratus5 ай бұрын
@@Martysworkshop cheers
@filthyusratus5 ай бұрын
@Martysworkshop just see the coolant pipe up under the pedals to the left is a common leak.... my god what junk